Teaching Concert Band in Todays Schools for Todays Students: A Comprehensive Manual for the 21st Century Band Director

This text is written for the college music student (majoring in instrumental music), new band teacher, current band director or for inclusion as a textbook to a college music curriculum. Teaching Concert Band in Today's Schools for Today's Students is a comprehensive manual for the 21st Century band director, providing a clear explanation of what to teach, why teach it, and how to achieve superior results for your band program. Part I, 15 Steps To A Better Band, will address the 15 most important musical content areas, philosophy and strategies needed for achieving maximum musical success for your band. Part II, The Baton Can Wait, will address over 43 non music related issues such as discipline, order and organization of the entire band program.