Teaching of Instrumental Music

Richard J. Colwell is in the Music Educators Hall of Fame and received special citations from the International Society for Music Education, Illinois Music Educators Association, and National Federation of Music Clubs. He founded the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education and the Quarterly Journal of Music Teaching and Learning.Michael P. Hewitt is Professor of Music Education at the University of Maryland, and founder and director of the University of Maryland Summer Youth Music Camp, a day camp that reaches over 400 middle and high school musicians each year.Mark Fonder is Professor Emeritus of Music Education at Ithaca College where he conducted the Concert Band and chaired their Music Education Department. He was also chair of the Editorial Board of the Music Educators Journal and has taught elementary through university level instrumental music education for over 35 years.

• Table of ContentsPart I – The Foundations History of Instrumental Music Teaching and the Role of Motivation Objectives, Standards, and Curriculum Development Assessment Administering and Organizing the Program Recruiting Scheduling Special Populations and Instrumental Music The Physiology of Instrumental Music PerformancePart II – The Ensembles and Classroom Teaching Planning for and Rehearsing Instrumental Ensembles Planning for and Teaching Beginning Instrumental Students The Marching Band The Jazz Ensemble The Guitar and Classroom Teaching Part III– The Woodwind Instruments Winds Principles The Flute The Oboe The Clarinet The Saxophone The Bassoon Part IV – The Brass and Percussion Instruments Brass Principles The Trumpet and Cornet The Horn The Trombone and Baritone/Euphonium The Tuba Percussion Instruments Part V – The String Instruments Strings Principles The Violin The Viola The Cello The Double Bass

"The Teaching of Instrumental Music has remained the most important textbook in my library. It is thorough, contemporary, and has relevance to instrumental music educators at any level of experience. The fifth edition of this cornerstone book reflects an evolving profession." —Eric Rombach-Kendall, Director of Bands, University of New Mexico "This MUST be the ‘go-to’ book for instrumental music education. With this edition, we see the intersection of solid music education philosophy and superb practical pedagogy, presented by three undisputed masters in the field. I offer my highest endorsement of this classic resource." —Stephen Peterson, Director of Bands, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "The Teaching of Instrumental Music, Fifth Edition is a must own for every instrumental teacher, especially new teachers." —John R. Locke, Director of Bands, University of North Carolina at Greensboro