Must-Read for new school choral directors!

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	• The Choral Director's Guide to Sanity...and Success! How to Develop a Flourishing Middle School/Junior High ... Randy Pagel; Linda Spevacek Heritage Music Press, 2004 - 198 pages average customer review:based on 1 review view larger image
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Must-Read for new school choral directors!

This text offers the real-world perspective needed by new music educators everywhere. It is filled with the practical advice and procedureal considerations new teachers crave, infused with a positive philosophy about teaching, and founded in good practice. Like Spevacek and Pagel, the book turns the everyday challeneges of teaching choral music to today's youth into the rewards that last a lifetime for students and teachers alike. It is inspiring and useful reading for music education majors, new teachers, music teacher educators, and experienced teachers looking for a new perspective.

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When two master teachers speak, student-and teachers-should listen. And Randy Pagel and Linda Spevacek have spoken eloquently here, befitting their combined years of incredibly successful teaching experience. Succinctly written and fully-charged with practical, step-by-step instructions, you will find nugget after nugget concerning issues confronting every choral educator every day. Wisdom on classroom management, choral rehearsal management, working with the changing male voice, developing musicianship and a complete child, organizational tips, public-relations hints, pointers for participating in tours and/or festivals, and thought-provoking quotes from a wide spectrum of sources-it's all here, written from the unique perspective of both a male and female teacher who explore how gender really affects teaching the opposite sex. Tools, rules and tips for teaching-all leading toward making your classroom a positive atmosphere, ensuring a successful choral experience for every student.

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