| Marching Band Techniques: A Guide to the Successful Operation of a High School Band Program Contributor(s): Martin, M. Gregory (Author), Smolinsky, Rachael L. (Author), Cox, Brian W. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 0764350870 ISBN-13: 9780764350870 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Genres & Styles - Military & Marches - Music | Instruction & Study - General |
| LCCN: 2016931400 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.00 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book can be used as an accompanying text for the collegiate marching band techniques course and to help build a successful marching band program at a high school. Topics include everything from developing a program handbook to student leadership and adult staffing, budgets, rehearsal techniques, sample forms, and basic information regarding the development process of a marching band show, as well as basic drill design techniques. It also addresses typical mistakes made by young teachers and offers suggestions on how to avoid/handle those mistakes. Finally, workbook-style activities at the end of each chapter help support and reinforce the material presented. |
Contributor Bio(s): Martin, M. Gregory: - M. Gregory Martin is an Associate Professor of Music Education and the Associate Director of Bands at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. Rachael L. Smolinsky is a music educator in Southeastern Pennsylvania. |