The band director's guide to success
Subtitle: a survival guide for new music educators
By: Jonathan M. Kraemer and Michelle Kraemer
Contributors: Kraemer, Michelle, author
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 296
ISBN-13: 9780199992935; 9780199992942
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: School music; Conductors (Music); Bands (Music); Handbooks, manuals; Instruction and study
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Budget. Terms ; Accounts and budget codes ; Order of operations ; Bidding ; Closing thoughts; title: Lesson planning. Elements of a lesson plan ; Types of learning styles ; Types of lesson plans ; Tools and resources ; Substitute lesson plans ; Closing thoughts; title: Grading and assessment. The gradebook: purpose ; The gradebook: format ; How does this apply to us? ; Modifications and accommodations ; Closing thoughts; title: Classroom management. Preparing for the first day of school ; The first day of school ; Rules and posting expectations ; Classroom setup ; Closing thoughts; title: Discipline. The 5-point system ; A word about ADD/ADHD ; A word about bullying ; Do's and don'ts ; Drawing a line in the sand ; Tending the garden ; Closing thoughts; title: Conflict resolution. Types of conflict ; Document, document, document! ; Closing thoughts; title: Storage and organization. The director's personal space ; General inventory ; Music ; The library ; Percussion instruments and accessories ; Utility shelves ; Uniforms ; Tools every director should have ; Closing thoughts; title: Food and travel. Food ; Travel ; Closing thoughts; title: Student leadership. The statement of purpose ; The positions of leadership ; Sharing the load ; The executive council ; The leadership retreat ; Closing thoughts; title: The end of the day. Taking time for yourself ; Take a personal day ; Find a hobby ; Connect with a mentor ; Continuing education ; People to get to know ; Closing thoughts; title: Appendix A. Spreadsheet for recording expenses; title: Appendix B. Sample of a completed traditional lesson plan; title: Appendix C. Sample of a completed substitute lesson plan; title: Appendix D. Example of a classroom management plan; title: Appendix E. Sample band handbook; title: Appendix F. Sample behavioral contract; title: Appendix G. Sample four-day band trip itinerary; title: Appendix H. Sample leadership tryout documents; title: Appendix I. Sample leadership tryout judges forms; title: Appendix J. Additional resources.