Quick Reference for Band Directors [Paperback]

Ron Kearns has created a thorough, detailed, and practical approach to developing a successful band program based on the experiences and knowledge he acquired as a band director for thirty years. Well done!Ron Kearns' book will prove to be a must have resource for any band director - rookie or not. It is full of ideas and tips that are immediately applicable and usable.Ron Kearns reference guide for building and maintaining a band program is more than just another resource book for instrumental music teachers in the public and private sector. It is a 'must-have' addition to the library of any band director interested in improving the quality of his or her instrumental music program from top to bottom&it helps solve problems. Band directors have to be 'jacks of all trades'this book arms them with all the tools and suggestions they need to become successful instrumental music teachers. It is well thought out and presented in an easy-to-read manner.Ron Kearns' Quick Reference for Band Directors will quickly become one of the most referenced documents in the field of music education. Kearns has taken his 30 years of experience teaching music to create a how-to-manual on seemingly everything you need to know about presenting solid principles on the fundamentals of building a successful band program. I highly recommend this book to not only the newly minted band director, but to those experienced directors who are still looking for better, more efficient ways to develop their programs.Everything you need to know at your fingertipsfrom a director who has done it all. An excellent resource for new directors as well as experienced ones.Kearns devoted one chapter to developing an elementary program and another to having a successful first performance. His tone is direct and conversational. The twenty-two chapters are complete in themselves, and the detailed table of contents enables the reader to go directly to the chapter related to his or her immediate need&.The authol£)