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ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD The Instrumental Music Directors Guide to Comprehensive Program Development 2014 Edition by Michael J. Pagliaro
The Instrumental Music Director's Guide to Comprehensive Program Development gives practical solutions to the many issues that confront music directors. The topics addressed include:*A review of tests which can be used to develop an all-inclusive student profile identifying strengths and weaknesses as a prologue to preparing individualized curricula*A discussion of the "informed approach" predicated on understanding relationships among music, logical deduction, and the acoustic sciences thereby accelerating the learning process in music, increasing the knowledge base, and developing cognitive skills that can be applied to other studies*A measuring process used to accurately calculate the size of a beginning student in relation to the size of the selected instrument to ensure the two will be compatible*A procedure for introducing students to the many different instruments *The protocol for developing a symbiotic dealer/teacher relationship that will ensure a smooth running program fully equipped throughout the year*Purchasing, renting, and caring for instruments and all administrative tasks which are the backbone of a successful school instrumental music program Table of contents :- i - Introduction 1 - The Defined Instrument Selection Process2 - A Brief Overview of Testing for Musical Instrument Learners3 - The Informed Approach4 - The Common Core and The Constructivist Approach 5 - Supplementary String Lesson Material6 - Supplementary Woodwind Lesson Material7 - Supplementary Brass Lesson Material8 - Supplementary Percussion Lesson Material10 - The Measuring Process and Modified Easy-Start Instruments11 - The Dealer/Teacher Relationship12 - Buying Instruments for School Use13 - Buying String Instruments14 - Buying a Bow15 - Buying Brass Instruments16 - Buying Woodwind Instruments17 - Buying Percussion Instruments18 - Renting Instruments19 - String Instrument Care20 - Woodwind Instrument Care21 - Brass Instrument Care22 - Percussion Instrument Care23 - Conclusion