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Quick Reference Guide for Band Directors Who Teach Jazz
About this book
This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a variety of topics, including:
the first steps that need to be takenintroductory jazz pedagogical skillssample lesson planssuggested literaturebudget developmentrecruitingretainingclassroom management
Oftentimes, band directors—especially those who are classically trained—find themselves woefully unprepared to teach jazz since many colleges and universities only provide a cursory look at teaching or developing a jazz program. This book provides the practical tools to that will help directors overcome these challenges.
the first steps that need to be takenintroductory jazz pedagogical skillssample lesson planssuggested literaturebudget developmentrecruitingretainingclassroom management
Oftentimes, band directors—especially those who are classically trained—find themselves woefully unprepared to teach jazz since many colleges and universities only provide a cursory look at teaching or developing a jazz program. This book provides the practical tools to that will help directors overcome these challenges.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Purpose
- Introduction
- 1 Getting Started: First Steps
- 2 Developing a Jazz Ensemble as Part of Your Band Program
- 3 Things You Need to Do before the First Rehearsal
- 4 Organizing the First Rehearsal
- 5 Developing Improvisational Skills
- 6 Planning Your First Performance
- 7 Festival Preparation and Performance
- 8 Developing a Jazz Budget Separate from the Band Budget
- 9 Program Maintenance
- 10 Using Technology in the Jazz Classroom
- 11 Choosing Literature for Your Jazz Ensemble
- 12 Quick Repairs and Instrument Maintenance
- 13 Developing a Support Group for Your Jazz Ensemble
- 14 Trips and Festivals
- 15 Recording Your Group during Rehearsals
- Appendix
- Glossary
- About the Author