It's a cross between Chicken Soup for the Soul, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, and Conversations with God. If you liked any of those books, you'll love this one.
In The Band Director's Lessons About Life*,* author Donald Lee draws on his decades as both a band director and religion teacher to create modern-day parables from the classroom. People of any religious persuasionor nonewill be delighted and inspired by how these band-room vignettes shine a spiritual light on everyday experiences. The parables are short enough to read in the bathroom yet deep enough to ponder for days.
Every little event has a spiritual dimensiontuning the flute section, a terrible performance, a broken clarinet, and even the ugly band uniforms. You'll recognize the characters, chuckle at their misadventures, and maybe even learn something about yourself. If you've been a kid, if you love music, this book's for you!
What People Are Saying About, "The Band Director's Lessons About Life".
"If you pick up this collection, consider that you found a treasure. I do. It both entertains me, and inspires me."
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan
"The stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. These lessons are for everyone."
Joanne Byfield,
Journalist, Radio Host, TV Producer
"Every chapter is a gem that helps one become a better person, a better student, and a better teacher. I will recommend this work to all my music education students. Bravo Donald!"
Dr. Tom Dust
Professor, University of Alberta
"If you need a little boost in your life, this is the book for you."
Neil Wilkinson, Past President - Toastmasters International