Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director
eBook - PDF

Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director

  1. 267 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Habits of a Successful Orchestra Director

About this book

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.

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Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Foreword
  4. Introduction
  5. CHAPTER 1—Learning Comes First
  6. CHAPTER 2—Creating a Culture of Success
  7. CHAPTER 3—The First Days of School
  8. CHAPTER 4—Structuring Class Time
  9. CHAPTER 5—Instrument Position
  10. CHAPTER 6—Left Hand Position, Vibrato and Shifting
  11. CHAPTER 7—The Right Hand
  12. CHAPTER 8—Tone Articulation
  13. CHAPTER 9—Intonation
  14. CHAPTER 10—Pulse, Rhythm, and Rhythmic Literacy
  15. CHAPTER 11—Creativity and Tonal Literacy
  16. CHAPTER 12—Concert Music and Ensemble Skills
  17. CHAPTER 13—So What’s the Plan?
  18. CHAPTER 14—Assessment
  19. CHAPTER 15—Characteristics of Great Teaching
  20. CHAPTER 16—Working with Parents
  21. CHAPTER 17—Happiness: From Sake to Sandcastles
  22. Acknowledgments
  23. APPENDIX A: Instrument Letter to Parents
  24. APPENDIX B: The Life of an Orchestra Director
  25. APPENDIX C: Timeline for the Academic Year
  26. APPENDIX D: Prior Commitment Form
  27. APPENDIX E: Parent Profile Form
  28. APPENDIX F: Sample Budget Statement Orchestra Boosters
  29. APPENDIX G: Chaperone Responsibilities on Field Trips
  30. APPENDIX H: Student Responsibilities on Field Trips
  31. References
  32. About the Author