SKU: GI.G-123644
ISBN 9781574633900. UPC: 884088961015.
Guides to Band Masterworks with downloadable student workbooks provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. When incorporating unit studies as a regular part of the band curriculum, students move beyond simply rehearsing pieces for a concert. They develop long-lasting benefits, growing as musicians and learning to love the music they perform. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Each unit study includes: ear training · rhythm studies · essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music · rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues · creative projects · active listening activities · sample teaching schedule · unit quiz (and answer sheet) · student practice plan · and optional band projects. Volume IV covers Yorkshire Ballad by James Barnes, Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre, and Dusk by Steven Bryant. Click here for a digital version of Student Workbooks for this publication. Click here for a YouTube video on Guide to Band Masterworks - Volume 4.
SKU: GI.G-122395
ISBN 9781574633863. UPC: 884088951955.
Guides to Band Masterworks with downloadable student workbooks provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. When incorporating unit studies as a regular part of the band curriculum, students move beyond simply rehearsing pieces for a concert. They develop long-lasting benefits, growing as musicians and learning to love the music they perform. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. This volume features English Folk Song Suite, Variations on a Korean Folk Song and Cajun Folk Songs. Each unit study includes: ear training · rhythm studies · essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music · rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues · creative projects · active listening activities · sample teaching schedule · unit quiz (and answer sheet) · student practice plan · and optional band projects. Click here for a YouTube video on Guide to Band Masterworks - Volume 3. Click here for a digital version of Student Workbooks for this publication.
SKU: GI.G-128942
ISBN 9781574633948. UPC: 888680013325.
This continuation of volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. This volume features Courtly Airs and Dances by Ron Nelson, Albanian Dance by Shelley Hanson and Shortcut Home by Dana Wilson. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Student workbooks for each of the featured works may be downloaded. Each unit study includes: · Ear training · Rhythm studies · Essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music · Rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues · Creative projects · Active listening activities · Sample teaching schedule · Unit quiz (and answer sheet) · Student practice plan · Optional band projects Click here for a digital version of Student Workbooks for this publication. Click here for a YouTube video on Guide to Band Masterworks - Volume 5.
SKU: GI.G-171030
ISBN 9781574631340. UPC: 888680625795.
This continuation of volumes 1-5 provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. This volume features American Riversongs by Pierre La Plante, Echoes of the Hollow Square by Johnnie Vinson, and ...and the antelope play by John Alan Carnahan. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Student workbooks for each of the featured works may be downloaded. Each unit study includes: · Ear training · Rhythm studies · Essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music · Rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues · Creative projects · Active listening activities · Sample teaching schedule · Unit quiz (and answer sheet) · Student practice plan · Optional band projects.
SKU: GI.G-171029
ISBN 9781574631364. UPC: 888680625788.
The second edition of the second volume of this series which provides band directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature features Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst, Chester Overture for Band by William Schuman, and George Washington Bridge also by William Schuman. Every unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Student workbooks for each of the featured works may be downloaded. Each unit study includes: · Ear training · Rhythm studies · Essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music · Rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues · Creative projects · Active listening activities · Sample teaching schedule · Unit quiz (and answer sheet) · Student practice plan · Optional band projects.
SKU: GI.G-317021
ISBN 9780962430893. UPC: 073999170214.
This text provides similar content as Volume I with additional diagrams, glossary of terms, practice, listening and creative assignments, optional projects, and learning goals.
