Format : Book + DVD
SKU: GI.G-10710
ISBN 9781622776542.
Having been a high school band director for 30 years, I experienced firsthand the learning on the job syndrome that music educators encounter. From effective rehearsal strategies to repertoire selection to class scheduling to what to teach, Mary Land and Scott Rush have provided a valuable resource to supplement our music education curriculum. Habits of a Successful Music Education Student contains a wide array of essential information that all music educators should know before they start teaching! Alex Kaminsky Director of Bands, VanderCook College of Music Habits of a Successful Music Education Student is a fantastic and important addition to the series and a much-needed resource for the collegiate music education curriculum! Scott Rush and Mary Land provide a wealth of materials, knowledge, and wisdom for prospective instrumental music teachers while including a sequential curriculum and valuable topics for discussion for an instrumental methods course. Dr. Stephen Meyer Director of Bands, Northern Arizona University Mary Land and Scott Rush have blended their combined knowledge-and-wisdom in a remarkable book, Habits of a Successful Music Education Student.  Two brilliant minds, two master educators, two first-class musicians, two of our profession’s most celebrated exemplars offer-up priceless information certain to bring success to ALL, benefits, benefits…and more benefits.  This is a MUST READ for anyone/everyone who aspires to be A TEACHER WHO MAKES A POSITIVE IMPACT! Tim Lautzenheiser Senior Vice President of Education, Conn-Selmer, Inc. This is a significant text in the training of future instrumental music teachers. It is informed by years of meaningful, influential, and substantial musical efforts, achievements, insights, and contemplations. This book will help future instrumental music teachers be more effective and knowledgeable as they enter our challenging and rewarding field. With the valuable foundation derived through this book, future band and orchestra teachers will be better equipped to get more music to more people. Dr. Amanda Schlegel Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of South Carolina      Habits of a Successful Music Education Student covers important topics such as: Band and String Pedagogy Curriculum and Instruction Recruitment and Retention Beginner and Supplemental Method Books Technology in the Classroom Concert Programming for HS and MS Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Percussion Ensemble Repertoire for Multiple Ensembles and Soloists Score Study and Music Making Creating a Culture of Excellence Goal Setting Classroom Scenarios Being in the MUSIC and PEOPLE Business Social/Emotional Learning Student Leadership DEAI in the Music Classroom Quality of Life Work/Life Balance Tips from Master Teachers Beyond Student Teaching and much, much more! Mary Land is the Associate Professor of Music Education at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Scott Rush is the team lead for the Habits series published by GIA and is the former Director of Bands at Wando High School.
SKU: GI.G-10098
ISBN 9781622774876.
Teaching Music through Performance in Contemporary A cappella is the essential book for a cappella repertoire and rehearsal techniques, compiled and edited by educators and leaders committed to demystifying the genre and providing teachers with access to the best repertoire and pedagogy possible. Built on the model of the best-selling Teaching Music through Performance series, this volume includes chapters on the most important issues in teaching and learning contemporary a cappella, and analysis and insights for 82 works across genres: Barbershop, Contemporary A cappella, Doo-wop, Folk/Classical, Vocal Jazz. The list of composers and arrangers is diverse, the repertoire includes both arrangements and original compositions. Each selection is representative of a major a cappella trend or historical event, such as repertoire from The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect, The Real Group, Sweet Adelines, or Pentatonix. Of course, every selection—regardless of musical style—is performed a cappella. The authors also develop a five-point difficulty scale for evaluating literature, and each guide contains detailed information about the arrangement or composition, including where the arrangement was first performed, the history of the original song, and the styles it represents. In creating the Teacher Resource Guides, the authors enlist the help of a cappella educators, arrangers, engineers, performers, and well-established experts. Each Guide also includes a new section called “Educational Extensions,†which provides suggestions on how to utilize the repertoire for extended classroom lessons, both as part of the rehearsal and part of a general music classroom. Chapter topics include “A Cappella: An Overview†by Marc Silverberg, “Emotional Expression in Group Singing†by Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, “Teaching Singers to Sing in All Styles: The Spectrum Method†by Erin Hackel, and “Lessons You Can Learn from Competing,†by Ben Spalding. There is simply no better way to find and prepare the best contemporary a cappella literature available for achieving excellence in music education at all levels. Teaching Music through Performance in Contempory A cappella is a groundbreaking volume destined to make a significant contribution. Deke Sharon is heralded as “The Father of Contemporary A cappella.†He produced The Sing-Off on NBC and served as arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for Universal’s Pitch Perfect 1, 2, and 3, starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. J.D. Frizzell is a composer, conductor, and baritone. He serves as Director of Fine Arts and Director of Vocal Music at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. Marc Silverberg is Director of Vocal Music at Five Towns College (NY) and one of the leaders in contemporary a cappella education today. Erin Hackel is Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado-Denver. Her award-winning a cappella groups, MIX and Lark, have competed and performed throughout the United States and Europe. Ben Spalding is head Choral Director at Centerville High School (OH). His a cappella group, Forte, is an ICHSA champion.
