This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a variety of topics, including: the first steps that need to be taken introductory jazz pedagogical skills sample lesson plans suggested literature budget development recruiting retaining classroom management Oftentimes, band directors—especially those who are classically trained—find themselves woefully…mehr
This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a variety of topics, including: the first steps that need to be taken introductory jazz pedagogical skills sample lesson plans suggested literature budget development recruiting retaining classroom management Oftentimes, band directors—especially those who are classically trained—find themselves woefully unprepared to teach jazz since many colleges and universities only provide a cursory look at teaching or developing a jazz program. This book provides the practical tools to that will help directors overcome these challenges.
Ronald E. Kearns is a retired band, orchestra, and jazz band director. He is a classically trained musician, jazz recording artist, jazz record producer with over forty-five commercially produced recordings and author of three other books for music educators: Quick Reference for Band Directors, Recording Tips for Music Educators, and Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra.
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Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Purpose Chapter One - Getting Started - First Steps Developing Your Personal Philosophy of Music Education Creating a Support Network Program Description A Sample Jazz Ensemble Handbook Developing a Five Year Plan Chapter Two - Developing a Jazz Ensemble as part of your band program Program Development Teaching Improvisation Selecting students for jazz ensemble Chapter Three - Things you need to do before the first rehearsal Organize and plan Chapter Four - Organizing the first rehearsal Organizing the first rehearsal and classroom management Ending the first rehearsal Sample lesson plan Chapter Five - Developing improvisational skills Expanding the palette Transcribing jazz solos Developing and using the jazz language Baby steps Creating melodic lines Beyond baby steps Learning to overcome the fear of failure Performance time Chapter Six - Planning your first performance Writing lesson plans for jazz class The performance Chapter Seven - Festival preparation and performance Festival information and description Teaching the music for adjudication Record your rehearsals Chapter Eight - Developing a jazz budget separate from the band budget Travel expenses Electronic equipment Chapter Nine - Program maintenance Developing a five year plan Maintaining equipment and equipment purchase The importance of individual recognition and praise Chapter Ten - Using technology in the jazz classroom Recording your group Using tablets and smartphones Interactive software Play-a-long recordings Websites Social media Notation software Using play-a-long software and hardware PowerPoint Videotaping your jazz ensemble Technology resources on the internet Technology resources in book form Chapter Eleven - Choosing literature for your jazz ensemble Chapter Twelve - Quick repairs and instrument maintenance Quick repairs Chapter Thirteen - Developing a support group for your jazz ensemble Establishing a new parent group Chapter Fourteen - Trips and festivals Chapter Fifteen - Recording your group during rehearsals Student directed warmups Microphone setup and placement Appendix Glossary About the Author Index
Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction Purpose Chapter One - Getting Started - First Steps Developing Your Personal Philosophy of Music Education Creating a Support Network Program Description A Sample Jazz Ensemble Handbook Developing a Five Year Plan Chapter Two - Developing a Jazz Ensemble as part of your band program Program Development Teaching Improvisation Selecting students for jazz ensemble Chapter Three - Things you need to do before the first rehearsal Organize and plan Chapter Four - Organizing the first rehearsal Organizing the first rehearsal and classroom management Ending the first rehearsal Sample lesson plan Chapter Five - Developing improvisational skills Expanding the palette Transcribing jazz solos Developing and using the jazz language Baby steps Creating melodic lines Beyond baby steps Learning to overcome the fear of failure Performance time Chapter Six - Planning your first performance Writing lesson plans for jazz class The performance Chapter Seven - Festival preparation and performance Festival information and description Teaching the music for adjudication Record your rehearsals Chapter Eight - Developing a jazz budget separate from the band budget Travel expenses Electronic equipment Chapter Nine - Program maintenance Developing a five year plan Maintaining equipment and equipment purchase The importance of individual recognition and praise Chapter Ten - Using technology in the jazz classroom Recording your group Using tablets and smartphones Interactive software Play-a-long recordings Websites Social media Notation software Using play-a-long software and hardware PowerPoint Videotaping your jazz ensemble Technology resources on the internet Technology resources in book form Chapter Eleven - Choosing literature for your jazz ensemble Chapter Twelve - Quick repairs and instrument maintenance Quick repairs Chapter Thirteen - Developing a support group for your jazz ensemble Establishing a new parent group Chapter Fourteen - Trips and festivals Chapter Fifteen - Recording your group during rehearsals Student directed warmups Microphone setup and placement Appendix Glossary About the Author Index
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