The Teaching of Instrumental Music

The Teaching of Instrumental Music, Fifth Edition introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. It focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music, with the pervasive philosophy to assist teachers as they develop an instrumental music program based on understanding and respecting all types of music. Parts I and II focus on essential issues for a successful instrumental program, presenting first the history and foundations, followed by effective strategies in administrative tasks and classroom teaching. Parts III, IV, and V are devoted to the skills and techniques of woodwind, brass and percussion, and string instruments. In all, The Teaching of Instrumental Music is the complete reference for the beginning instrumental teacher, commonly retained in a student's professional library for its unique and comprehensive coverage.

CONTENIDO:

I. The foundations
1. History of instrumental music
2. Teaching and the role of motivation
3. Objectives, standards, and curriculum development
4. Assessment
5. Administering and organizing the program
6. Recruiting
7. Scheduling
8. Special populations and instrumental music
9. The physiology of instrumental music performance

II. The ensembles and classroom teaching
10. Planning for and rehearsing instrumental ensembles
11. Planning for and teaching beginning instrumental students
12. The marching band
13. The jazz ensemble
14. The guitar and classroom teaching

III. The woodwind instruments
15. Winds principles
16. The flute
17. The oboe
18. The clarinet
19. The saxophone
20. The bassoon

IV. The brass and percussion instruments
21. Brass principles
22. The trumpet and cornet
23. The horn
24. The trombone and baritone/euphonium
25. The tuba
26. Percussion instruments

V. The string instruments
27. Strings principles
28. The violin
29. The viola
30. The cello
31. The double bass