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Quick reference for band directors / Ronald E. Kearns.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kearns, Ronald E., 1952-
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education in partnership with MENC: the National Association for Music Education, ©2011.
Subjects:	Bands (Music) > Instruction and study. School music > Instruction and study.

Table of Contents:

So you want to be a band director!
Building a program in your current school or a new school
Creating a handbook for band
Developing lesson plans
A successful first performance
Developing a support system for your band program
Festival participation and preparation
Developing a budget for your band
Developing musicianship in band class
Classroom management
Improving your band's performance
Developing an elementary band program
Structuring your concert band, symphonic band, and wind ensemble
Using small ensembles to improve your band's sound
Developing satellite groups for your band
Developing a marching band as part of the complete band program
Developing a jazz ensemble as part of your overall band program
Using technology and multimedia in band class
Quick fixes and emergency repairs
Non music responsibilities of band directors
General program management
Sample forms.