Quick Reference Guide For Band Directors Who Teach Jazz

<P>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:</P><ul><li>the first steps that need to be taken</li><li>introductory jazz pedagogical skills</li><li>sample lesson plans</li><li>suggested literature</li><li>budget development</li><li>recruiting</li><li>retaining</li><li>classroom management</li></ul><P>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.</P>