Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Instrumental Music is a long awaited compilation of best practices for instrumental music education. This unique book contains practical and pedagogically oriented chapters written by leaders in the field of instrumental music education. Designed for instrumental music teachers or for use in instrumental methods courses, the book covers a wide range of topics, such as:
student readiness for instrumental music
beginning an instrumental music program
teaching instrumental music at the intermediate and advanced levels
working with strings and orchestras
motivating students
incorporating improvisation into the curriculum
selecting repertoire based on curricular goals
engaging students in assessment
marching band pedagogy and techniques
integrating technology
considering "traditional" instrumental music practice
becoming an instrumental music teacher
communicating effectively with stakeholders
Contributions by James Ancona and Heidi Sarver, Kimberly Ackney and Colleen Conway, Christopher Azzara, William Bauer and Rick Dammers, Brian Bersh, Suzanne Burton & Rick Townsend, Patricia Campbell and Lee Higgins, Robert Gardner, Richard Grunow, Mike Hewitt and Bret Smith, Dan Isbell, Nate Kruse, Chad Nicholson, Alden Snell, and David Stringham.