Books for Orchestra Directors

Music Theory for the Successful String Musician is the music theory and history curriculum string programs have been waiting for. In two carefully crafted books, author Christopher Selby presents a

Music Theory for the Successful String Musician is the music theory and history curriculum string programs have been waiting for. In two carefully crafted books, author Christopher Selby presents a

This book provides thorough instruction on basic instrument setup, technique, fixing common mistakes, and more. The first year of instrumental instruction is important to establish good technique and

Students can take ownership of their own learning and leading through this leadership method book for band, choir, and orchestra students. It's designed to help facilitate an engaging and collaborative

Rich with practical strategies for developing a successful orchestra program, this book will inspire orchestra directors with helpful insights on teaching students to perform with refined intonation,

In this highly informative compendium, nationally renowned orchestra directors share their unique expertise concerning rehearsal philosophy, intonation, tone and bow control, setup and fundamentals,

Some of the brightest minds in string education have joined together to produce this essential resource including:  Dorothy Straub, Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, and James Kjelland. It covers

The Advancing Violinist’s Handbook is the most thorough guide to practicing the violin available. It covers everything that you would expect to find in such a book, plus many things that

Teaching Strings in Today’s Classroom: A Guide for Group Instruction assists music education students, in-service teachers, and performers to realize their goals of becoming effective string

This important book takes you through the steps needed to create an effective music education curriculum for you, your school, and your district. This second edition aligns with the national standards for

This book from one of the nation's most sought-after motivators and speakers on education and leadership is the book that you've been looking for! Includes sections on the art of teaching, attitude

This hands-on, step-by-step action plan uses assessment to improve your teaching and your students’ performances. The expanded Second Edition provides examples of how to teach and assess instrumental,

This much-anticipated fourth volume in the indispensable series arrives 13 years after the publication of the previous volume. A new team of authors and editors, each at the top of the string education

A valuable reference for teachers, directors and students, this comprehensive, full-sized book is exceptionally well illustrated. All the standard instruments are covered, including double French horn, and

Every band director will benefit from this in-depth and eminently useful text on intonation.  Extensively detailed, this book covers acoustic principles of band and orchestra instruments, strategies

Written, researched, and compiled by scholars with a wealth of teaching experience, this book is packed with indispensable information for music educators Part I of the book contains essays penned by six

A wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and practical advice from distinguished coauthors Dr. Mary Land and Scott Rush provides emerging band and orchestra directors with the tools to successfully navigate their

Volume 3 delivers invaluable advice from top-tier educators as well as analyses of 80 of the most significant orchestra and string orchestra works in print at the time of publication, grades 1 through 5.