Short description:

Instrumental Music Education: Teaching with the Theoretical and Practical in Harmony, Fourth Edition, is intended for college instrumental music education majors studying to be band and orchestra directors at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels.

Long description:

Instrumental Music Education: Teaching with the Theoretical and Practical in Harmony, Fourth Edition, is intended for college instrumental music education majors studying to be band and orchestra directors at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Its fundamental goal is to prepare music teachers for the real world, looking at the topics vital to running a successful instrumental music program, while balancing musical, theoretical, and practical approaches. A central theme is the compelling parallel between language and music, including "sound-to-symbol" pedagogies. Understanding this connection improves the teaching of melody, rhythm, composition, and improvisation.

Unique to this book is its research-based approach; its overview of a variety of educational sites is more extensive than any similar resource. Its accompanying Instructor and Student Resources include over 120 videos filmed with high school, college, and community concert, pedagogy videos for all wind and string instruments, presented by professional players and teachers.

New to this edition:

• A section on social emotional learning (SEL)


• An introduction to culturally responsive teaching


• Additional discussion of teaching composition, improvisation, and creativity


• Expanded discussion of the advantages, challenges, and philosophies surrounding teaching ensembles other than band and orchestra


• Many updates and additions throughout the text

Offering best practices rooted in experience and clear, balanced coverage of pedagogical, philosophical, and administrative issues, this textbook effectively prepares future band and orchestra instructors to teach at all levels.

Table of Contents:

UNIT 1 THE PROCESS OF TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Sound?to?Symbol
Chapter 2 Teaching Rhythm and Rhythm Reading: Audiation, Pulse, Pattern, and Meter
Chapter 3 Tonality, Melody, and Singing
Chapter 4 Teaching Improvisation and Composition
Chapter 5 The History of Instrumental Music Education and Its Philosophy: A Brief Introduction
Chapter 6 Special Topics: Constructivism, Concept Attainment, and Direct Instruction

UNIT 2 DIRECTING BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS
Chapter 7 Classroom Management
Chapter 8 Special Topics: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Music Classroom
Chapter 9 Curriculum, Assessment, and Grading
Chapter 10 Repertoire
Chapter 11 Special Topics: An Introduction to Culturally Responsive Teaching
Chapter 12 Score Study
Chapter 13 On Conducting Technique
Chapter 14 Large Ensemble Set-Up
Chapter 15 Rehearsals
Chapter 16 Special Topics: Inclusion?Instrumental Music for Students with Special Needs
Chapter 17 Intonation
Chapter 18 Directing Other Ensembles
Chapter 19 Recruiting, Organizing, and Starting the Band and Orchestra
Chapter 20 Sound?to?Symbol in the Beginning Instrumental Classroom
Chapter 21 String Pedagogy for Non-String Players

UNIT 3 ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
Chapter 22 Planning and Managing a Concert/Concert Etiquette
Chapter 23 Fundraising, Promotion, and Advocacy
Chapter 24 Communication
Chapter 25 The Music Budget
Chapter 26 Copyrights
Chapter 27 Managing Sound Levels: Protecting Your Ears and Those of Your Students
Chapter 28 Special Topics: Leadership, Mentors, and Professional Development
Chapter 29 Job Interview Questions