Spiral comb binding. "An essential guide for prospective, novice, and experienced string teachers"--Page [4] of cover. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Strategies for Teaching Strings Companion Website Video Content -- Preface -- How To Use This Book -- The String Instrument Family -- Beginning String Class Instruction -- Intermediate Sting Class Instruction -- Advanced String Class Instruction -- The School Orchestra Program -- Preparing for Your Orchestra Rehearsal -- "Conducting" Your Rehearsal -- Practical Approaches to Teaching Improvisation in the School Orchestra -- Using Technology in Your Rehearsal -- String Student Recruitment and Retention -- Method Books and Music for the School Orchestra Program -- Appendix A : Correlated String Orchestra Music and Teaching Strategies to Develop Bowing and Left-Hand Playing Skills -- Appendix B : The ASTA National String Teaching Standards -- Appendix C : The Survey of Teaching Effectiveness -- Appendix D : Additional Pedagogical Resources.
Summary:
Strategies for Teaching Strings: Building a Successful String and Orchestra Program, Fourth Edition, is an essential guide for prospective, novice, and experienced string teachers alike. This comprehensive text provides all the information necessary to develop and manage a successful school-based program. Based on the national standards for teaching strings and orchestra, the text covers performance objectives, strategies for teaching technical and performance skills, and solutions to common playing problems for elementary, middle, and high school skill levels. It also offers rehearsal strategies to develop large-group ensemble techniques, practical approaches to teaching improvisation, and advice on how to increase student recruitment and retention [Publisher description]
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.