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.
By:
Evan Feldman,
Ari Contzius,
Ari Contzius
Contributions by:
Katarzyna Bugaj,
William Lake,
Jr.
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 280mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 1.170kg
ISBN: 9781032432076
ISBN 10: 1032432071
Pages: 526
Publication Date: 26 July 2024
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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 ORCHESTRASChapter 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 ISSUESChapter 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
Evan Feldman, DMA is Conductor of the Wind Ensemble and Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ari Contzius is the Wind Ensemble Conductor at Washingtonville High School, Washingtonville, New York. Mitchell Lutch, DMA is Assistant Teaching Professor of Music and Concert Band Director at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. Katarzyna (Kasia) Bugaj is Associate Professor of String Music Education in the College of Music at The Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. William L. Lake, Jr., DMA is Director of Concert Bands at the Reva and Sid Dewberry Family School of Music at George Mason University.
