Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra

The book is intended to help new and veteran band directors develop an orchestra in their school.

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1: I'm a Band Teacher and Now I Have to Teach Orchestra

Getting Started

How Do I Start

On-String Bowing Techniques

Off the String Bowing Techniques

Playing Without the Bow

Playing Multiple Notes On the String or Off the String

Bow Pressure On the String

Vibrato On String Instruments

Chapter At a Glance


Chapter 2: Building a String Program in Your School or Strengthening an Existing One

First Steps Building a New String Program

Developing Your Personal Philosophy of Music Education

Creating a Support Network

Planning for Your First Rehearsal

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 3: Creating a Syllabus and Orchestra Handbook


Grading Policies

Developing a Handbook For Your Orchestra

Program Description

A Sample Orchestra Handbook

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 4: Writing Lesson Plans

Planning Lessons

Here Are Some Sample Lesson Plans

Sample Plan #1

Sample Plan #2

Sample Plan #3

Sample Plan #4

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 5: Creating a Parent Group

Developing a Support System for Your Orchestra

Establishing a New Parent Group

Leadership Function

Forming Committees

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 6: Literature Selection and the First Rehearsal

First Rehearsal

Organizing the First Rehearsal and Classroom Management

Ending the First Rehearsal

Suggested Composers

Suggested String Methods and Publishers

Suggested Literature for Orchestra

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 7: Having a Successful First Performance

The Importance of a Successful First Performance

Planning For a Successful First Performance

First Performance Procedures

Stage Entrance and Seating

Performance Etiquette

Carrying Instruments Going On Stage and Leaving the Stage

Concertmaster Tuning On Stage

Folder Uniformity and Concert Attire

Performance Attire

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 8: Festival Preparation and Performance

Festival Performance Planning

Festival Information and Description

Preparing To Be Adjudicated

Score Study

Make Notes On The Score

Teaching the Music for Adjudication

Record Your Rehearsals

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 9: Program Maintenance

Maintaining Your Program

Developing a Five-Year Plan

Maintaining Equipment and Equipment Purchases

The Importance of Individual Recognition and Praise

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 10: Using Technology in the Orchestra Classroom

Using Technology As an Integral Part of Instruction

Recording Your Group

Using Tablets and Smart Phones

Music On A Tablet

Interactive Software

Websites

Social Media

Facebook

Twitter

Google

Notation Software

Choosing the Best Notation Software For Your Program

Using Play-Along Software and Hardware

PowerPoint

Videotaping Your Orchestra

Technology Resources On the Internet

Maintenance and Record Keeping

Teaching Resources in Book Form

Chapter At a Glance

Chapter 11: Using Small Ensembles To Improve Your Orchestra's Sound

Small Ensembles

Using Solos To Keep Your Best Players Interested in Staying

Basic Small Ensemble Playing

Chapter At a Glance

Glossary

References

Appendix

Index