The Second Book of Practical Studies is designed to logically extend the techniques already presented in the First Book and also to introduce and develop new techniques and rhythms that will offer a challenge to the intermediate student. Through the use of slightly more difficult and more extended studies, it is hoped that the material included in this book may more fully develop general musicianship and more feeling for style and interpretation and thus act as a foundation for solo literature.
This book introduces music education majors to basic instrumental pedagogy for the instruments and ensembles most commonly found in the elementary and secondary curricula. This text focuses on the core competencies required for teacher certification in instrumental music. The first section of the book focuses on essential issues for a successful instrumental program: objectives, assessment and evaluation, motivation, administrative tasks, and recruiting and scheduling (including block scheduling). The second section devotes a chapter to each wind instrument plus percussion and strings, and includes troubleshooting checklists for each instrument. The third section focuses on rehearsal techniques from the first day through high school.
The popular Trumpet Stars by H.A. VanderCook are now combined in two collections that are also included on many state contest lists. Presented in two sets of six titles each (Set 2 - HL04470001), the pieces range in difficulty from grade 1 to grade 2. Each collection also includes a demonstration CD with a full performance recording and accompaniment only recording for each song. (Trumpet: Bob Clark; Piano: Mari Falcone) Contents: Lyra * Vega * Cygnus * Antares * Altair * Arcturus