The Teaching of Instrumental Music - Softcover

Colwell, Dr. Richard J.; Goolsby, Thomas W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013020689X ISBN 13: 9780130206893

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

Synopsis

For undergraduate/graduate-level Instrumental Methods courses, Elementary or Secondary Methods courses, and Technique/Pedagogy courses in brass, woodwind, percussion and strings.

This text/reference focuses on the essential 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.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Today the definition of "being educated in music" is challenging: it includes a deep understanding of music, the ability to reflect on one's own progress, knowing how to practice independently and efficiently, and the ability to transfer knowledge and skills to new situations.

The Teaching of Instrumental Music, Third Edition is the only text that integrates the pedagogy of performance skill on each instrument with that instrument's use in the school or adult ensemble. The text also analyzes the elements of teaching competence, both content and pedagogical, required of a twenty-first century teacher, including the ability to motivate students, to relate well with the administration and colleagues, to effectively administer the instrumental program, and to be accountable to students, the school, and the community.

New to the Third Edition are:

• Chapters on the principles of string instruction and a chapter on each of the string instruments.
• An expanded rehearsal section (two chapters) that includes suggestions on score preparation and rehearsal routines.
• A section on developing the school jazz ensemble.
• A discussion of program objectives and authentic assessment.
• Reference material including trouble shooting checklists, fingering charts, and instructional materials, as well as extensive photographs and drawings that support and supplement the descriptions of the proper approach to each instrument.
• A broad treatment of the instrumental music program that is compatible with education reform initiatives, standards, priorities, and assessments.

About the Author:

Richard J. Colwell is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at the University of Illinois and the New England Conservatory of Music. He is the founding editor of the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education and the Quarterly Journal of Music Teaching and Learning . He is also a Guggenheim scholar and a member of MENC's Hall of Fame.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 013020689X
• ISBN 13: 9780130206893
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 464