Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra

Ronald E. Kearns is a highly respected teacher, performer, clinician and author. Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra is his third book written as a textbook and professional development book for music educators.

• ForewordAcknowledgements IntroductionChapter 1: I’m a Band Teacher and Now I Have to Teach Orchestra Getting Started How Do I StartOn-String Bowing Techniques Off the String Bowing TechniquesPlaying Without the BowPlaying Multiple Notes On the String or Off the String Bow Pressure On the String Vibrato On String InstrumentsChapter At a GlanceChapter 2: Building a String Program in Your School or Strengthening an Existing OneFirst Steps Building a New String ProgramDeveloping Your Personal Philosophy of Music Education Creating a Support Network Planning for Your First Rehearsal Chapter At a Glance Chapter 3: Creating a Syllabus and Orchestra Handbook Grading Policies Developing a Handbook For Your OrchestraProgram Description A Sample Orchestra Handbook Chapter At a Glance Chapter 4: Writing Lesson PlansPlanning Lessons Here Are Some Sample Lesson PlansSample Plan #1Sample Plan #2Sample Plan #3Sample Plan #4Chapter At a Glance Chapter 5: Creating a Parent GroupDeveloping a Support System for Your Orchestra Establishing a New Parent Group Leadership Function Forming Committees Chapter At a Glance Chapter 6: Literature Selection and the First Rehearsal First Rehearsal Organizing the First Rehearsal and Classroom Management Ending the First Rehearsal Suggested Composers Suggested String Methods and Publishers Suggested Literature for Orchestra Chapter At a Glance Chapter 7: Having a Successful First Performance The Importance of a Successful First Performance Planning For a Successful First Performance First Performance ProceduresStage Entrance and Seating Performance Etiquette Carrying Instruments Going On Stage and Leaving the Stage Concertmaster Tuning On Stage Folder Uniformity and Concert Attire Performance Attire Chapter At a Glance Chapter 8: Festival Preparation and Performance Festival Performance Planning Festival Information and Description Preparing To Be AdjudicatedScore Study Make Notes On The Score Teaching the Music for Adjudication Record Your RehearsalsChapter At a Glance Chapter 9: Program Maintenance Maintaining Your Program Developing a Five-Year Plan Maintaining Equipment and Equipment Purchases The Importance of Individual Recognition and Praise Chapter At a Glance Chapter 10: Using Technology in the Orchestra Classroom Using Technology As an Integral Part of Instruction Recording Your Group Using Tablets and Smart Phones Music On A Tablet Interactive Software Websites Social Media Facebook Twitter Google Notation Software Choosing the Best Notation Software For Your Program Using Play-Along Software and Hardware PowerPoint Videotaping Your OrchestraTechnology Resources On the Internet Maintenance and Record KeepingTeaching Resources in Book Form Chapter At a Glance Chapter 11: Using Small Ensembles To Improve Your Orchestra’s SoundSmall Ensembles Using Solos To Keep Your Best Players Interested in Staying Basic Small Ensemble Playing Chapter At a Glance Glossary ReferencesAppendix Index

A high recommended resource and guide for both new string educators and band directors with little or no prior experience teaching orchestra. Mr. Kearns draws on his extensive experience as an educator, performer, and clinician to offer practical tips to help educators organize and administrate a successful orchestra program.John StevensonPresident, Maryland Band Directors Association