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Resources
on Band:
The
Complete Marching Band Resource Manual-"
For marching band directors, or useful as a text in college marching
techniques. Four units cover subjects such as terminology, marching
forms and movements, music instruction, memorization, staging, and props.
Features 100 drill charts and three instrumental arrangements."
Book News, Inc.
Band
Directors Curriculum Resource-For junior and senior high
band directors, a ready-to-use curriculum for teaching students ABOUT
music as well as how to play it.
Guide
to Score Study for the Wind Band Conductor
The
Marching Band Director
Resources
on Orchestra:
Instrumental Music Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques for School Band and
Orchestra Directors
Anatomy
of the Orchestra-Provides and analysis of every instrument
in the orchestra, it's purposes, the sound it produces, and the possibilities.
Orchestral
Music: A Handbook-Familiar to conductors, orchestra managers,
and music librarians, this compact sourcebook provides information necessary
to plan orchestral programs and organize rehearsals: instrumentation,
duration, and source of performance materials.
Strategies
for Teaching Strings and Orchestra
Resources
on Winds:
My
Complete Story of the Flute Leonardo de Lorenzo wasn't kidding
when he said complete. This book is chock-full of history (at least
up til the late 1940's) and tons of trivia. It's a great read!
Handbook
of Literature for the Flute
Modern
Guide to Fingerings for the Flute. I keep two copies,
one at home and one in my bag. This source covers regular and alternate
fingerings, trills, tremelos, plus fingerings for special sound effects.
It should be a standard for every serious flute player.
Playing
Clarinet Today: a Complete Guide to the Basics
The
Clarinet and Clarinet Playing
The
Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet
Art
of Saxophone Playing
Universal
Method for Saxophone
Blues
Saxophone: An In-Depth Look at the Styles of the Masters
Oboe
Reed Styles: Theory and Practice
Art
of Oboe Playing-This is actually two books in one -- one
part by Robert Sprenkle on playing the oboe, and another part by David
Ledet on reed-making. Sprenkle was the renowned teacher of some of the
finest oboists, among them Robert Bloom of the Rochester Philharmonic.
Ledet has an exceptionally broad professional background including assistannt
band director, teacher of oboe and theory, and administrator.
The
Art of Oboe Reed Making
The
Bassoon Reed Manual: Lou Skinner's Techniques
Art
of Bassoon Playing
The
Complete Trumpet Player
A
Physical Approach to Playing the Trumpet
Playing
Techniques and Performance Studies for Trumpet
Art
of Trombone Playing
Take
the Lead for Trombone: Basic Manual for the Lead Trombonist in a Jazz
Ensemble
The
French Horn
Art
of French Horn Playing
Practical
Hints on Playing the French Horn
Art
of Tuba and Euphonium
The
Tuba Source Book
Resources
on Percussion
Hip
Grooves for Hand Drums: How to Play Funk, Rock & World-Beat Patterns
on Any Drum
Drums
for Dummies
4-Way
Coordination: A Method Book for the Development of Complete Independence
on the Drum Set
The
Joy of Drumming: Drums and Percussion Instruments from Around the World
Drum
Set Warm-Ups
Science
of Percussion Instruments
Resources
on Piano
How
to Teach Piano Successfully is a great source for someone just
getting started in teaching piano, or even for someone who could use
some fresh ideas! This book by James Bastien covers the basics of running
a studio, class piano, and includes a graded literature section.
Practical
Piano Pedagogy: The Definitive Text for Piano Teachers and Pedagogy
Students
Pianist's
Guide to Standard Teaching and Performance Literature
Teaching
Piano : A Comprehensive Guide and Reference Book for the Instructor
(2 Vol's).
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