Written by an all-star team of music educators with over two hundred years of combined experience and success, Foundations presents the fundamental elements necessary for building, maintaining, and growing a successful middle school band program. Topics covered include:
Creating a culture of excellence
Professional development and self-care
Organizing your program and band room
Teaching students how to practice
Developing fundamental performance skills
Recruitment
Student motivation
Communicating with the administration and school community
Keeping things in perspective