This continuation of volumes 1, 2, 3 and 4 providesŠband directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. This volume featuresŠCourtly Airs and DancesŠby Ron Nelson,ŠAlbanian DanceŠby Shelley HansonŠandŠShortcut Home by Dana Wilson.ŠEvery unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Student workbooks for each of the featured works may be downloaded. Each unit study includes:

• Ear training

• Rhythm studies

• Essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music

• Rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues

• Creative projects

• Active listening activities

• Sample teaching schedule

• Unit quiz (and answer sheet)

• Student practice plan

• Optional band projects

Artist
Composer
Publisher	Meredith Music
Series
Pages	144(07)
Language
Instrument
Category	Reference
SubCategory1	Music Teaching
SubCategory2
Medium	Softcover
ISBN13	9781574633948
ISBN13	1574633945
Dimensions	279x216