Teaching Band and Orchestra - 2nd Edition by Lynn G Cooper (Hardcover)

Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials is a comprehensive guide for instrumental music educators, covering every critical area in the professional life of band and orchestra teachers at the beginning and secondary levels.

This Second Edition has been significantly expanded and updated, including new sections on advocacy, technology, and teaching middle school students.

The book provides valuable insights and practical strategies for teaching strings, non-string players, and includes updated student assessment strategies, Suggested Band Literature Lists, and warm-up and technique-building literature for rehearsals.

Additionally, the book goes into detail about administrative realities of being a music teacher, from job search to fundraising to motivating students.

The product summary highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of instrumental music education, its practical strategies and insights, and its value as an invaluable reference for both college students and practicing teachers.