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Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Selby, Christopher.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Bowed stringed instruments--Instruction and study.
- Orchestra--Instruction and study.
- School music--Instruction and study.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (267 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Chicago : GIA Publications, 2021.
- Summary:
- Christopher Selby and his team have created a resource that is rich with practical strategies for developing a successful orchestra program. This book will inspire young and veteran orchestra directors looking for fresh ideas about teaching orchestra students of all ages to: Perform with refined intonation, expressive musicianship, and a beautiful tone Develop advanced performance technique, rhythmic precision, and ensemble skills Sight-read better, rehearse more efficiently in class, and practice better at home Become orchestra leaders and take greater pride and ownership in your ensemble Additional sections address rehearsal strategies, classroom policies, long-range planning, assessment, tips for building an orchestra program, and suggestions for communicating with parents and principals to better support the orchestra.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Foreword
- Introduction
- CHAPTER 1-Learning Comes First
- CHAPTER 2-Creating a Culture of Success
- CHAPTER 3-The First Days of School
- CHAPTER 4-Structuring Class Time
- CHAPTER 5-Instrument Position
- CHAPTER 6-Left Hand Position, Vibrato and Shifting
- CHAPTER 7-The Right Hand
- CHAPTER 8-Tone Articulation
- CHAPTER 9-Intonation
- CHAPTER 10-Pulse, Rhythm, and Rhythmic Literacy
- CHAPTER 11-Creativity and Tonal Literacy
- CHAPTER 12-Concert Music and Ensemble Skills
- CHAPTER 13-So What's the Plan?
- CHAPTER 14-Assessment
- CHAPTER 15-Characteristics of Great Teaching
- CHAPTER 16-Working with Parents
- CHAPTER 17-Happiness: From Sake to Sandcastles
- Acknowledgments
- APPENDIX A: Instrument Letter to Parents
- APPENDIX B: The Life of an Orchestra Director
- APPENDIX C: Timeline for the Academic Year
- APPENDIX D: Prior Commitment Form
- APPENDIX E: Parent Profile Form
- APPENDIX F: Sample Budget Statement Orchestra Boosters
- APPENDIX G: Chaperone Responsibilities on Field Trips
- APPENDIX H: Student Responsibilities on Field Trips
- References
- About the Author.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781622775828
- 1622775821
- OCLC:
- 1257077290
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