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The Instrumental Music Director's Guide to Comprehensive Program Development offers an approach to the procedures associated with teaching instrumental music and administering the program. An in-depth discussion of student recruitment, instrument selection, evaluation of student potential, and supplementary curriculum enhancement are included.
List of contents
i - Introduction
1 - The Defined Instrument Selection Process
2 - A Brief Overview of Testing for Musical Instrument Learners
3 - The Informed Approach
4 - The Common Core and The Constructivist Approach
5 - Supplementary String Lesson Material
6 - Supplementary Woodwind Lesson Material
7 - Supplementary Brass Lesson Material
8 - Supplementary Percussion Lesson Material
10 - The Measuring Process and Modified Easy-Start Instruments
11 - The Dealer/Teacher Relationship
12 - Buying Instruments for School Use
13 - Buying String Instruments
14 - Buying a Bow
15 - Buying Brass Instruments
16 - Buying Woodwind Instruments
17 - Buying Percussion Instruments
18 - Renting Instruments
19 - String Instrument Care
20 - Woodwind Instrument Care
21 - Brass Instrument Care
22 - Percussion Instrument Care
23 - Conclusion
About the author
Michael Pagliaro was a professor of instrumental music and musical instrument technology at Marymount College/Concordia College. He is Founder and CEO Emeritus in Counsel of Ardsley Musical Instrument Service, Ltd., and Director of Research and Development for Contemporary Music Laboratories.
Summary
The Instrumental Music Director’s Guide to Comprehensive Program Development offers an approach to the procedures associated with teaching instrumental music and administering the program. An in-depth discussion of student recruitment, instrument selection, evaluation of student potential, and supplementary curriculum enhancement are included.
