The Instrumental Music Director's Guide to Comprehensive Program Development

By (author) Michael J. Pagliaro

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Publication date:

20 October 2014

Length of book:

160 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475812893

The Instrumental Music Director’s Guide to Comprehensive Program Development gives practical solutions to the many issues that confront music directors. The topics addressed include:

A review of tests which can be used to develop an all-inclusive student profile identifying strengths and weaknesses as a prologue to preparing individualized curricula
A discussion of the “informed approach” predicated on understanding relationships among music, logical deduction, and the acoustic sciences thereby accelerating the learning process in music, increasing the knowledge base, and developing cognitive skills that can be applied to other studies
A measuring process used to accurately calculate the size of a beginning student in relation to the size of the selected instrument to ensure the two will be compatible
A procedure for introducing students to the many different instruments
The protocol for developing a symbiotic dealer/teacher relationship that will ensure a smooth running program fully equipped throughout the year
Purchasing, renting, and caring for instruments and all administrative tasks which are the backbone of a successful school instrumental music program

i - Introduction
1 - The Defined Instrument Selection Process
2 - A Brief Overview of Testing for Musical Instrument Learners
3 - The Informed Approach
4 - The Common Core and The Constructivist Approach
5 - Supplementary String Lesson Material
6 - Supplementary Woodwind Lesson Material
7 - Supplementary Brass Lesson Material
8 - Supplementary Percussion Lesson Material
10 - The Measuring Process and Modified Easy-Start Instruments
11 - The Dealer/Teacher Relationship
12 - Buying Instruments for School Use
13 - Buying String Instruments
14 - Buying a Bow
15 - Buying Brass Instruments
16 - Buying Woodwind Instruments
17 - Buying Percussion Instruments
18 - Renting Instruments
19 - String Instrument Care
20 - Woodwind Instrument Care
21 - Brass Instrument Care
22 - Percussion Instrument Care
23 - Conclusion

Dr. Pagliaro's comprehensive approach to developing an instrumental music program covers a range of topics from student guidance and curriculum development to the practical administrative chores of buying, renting, and maintaining instruments. The book deals with all issues that a music director must consider in managing such a program. This is a marvelous resource articulated from a thoughtful, well-informed perspective. I cannot imagine developing and maintaining an instrumental music program without such a valuable guide.