Oscar's A+ Band Director Guide: A Veteran Band Teacher's Guide to Teaching Music

Leading a successful band or music program isnt as simple as teaching middle schoolers musical notes and getting them to play well together. Its a fun yet sometimes challenging adventure that goes way beyond what you learned in college or university. In Oscars A+ Band Director Guide Oscar Dames gives you all the tools you need to teach kids music lead a band and create a successful music program. With over 30 years of experience Oscar shares expertise that has led to many of his students becoming accomplished musicians.This go-to guide for new band directors and music teachers provides proven strategies to middle school band success including: How to acquire the much-needed resources for instruments and equipment on a small school budget.Proven student recruiting strategies for building your music program.Time-tested methods to avoid the unnecessary mistakes that cost time and money.10 secrets to conducting rehearsals that ensure your lessons plan objectives are achieved.With Oscars A+ Band Director Guide your band will be first in class as you create beautiful music and help your students explore the joy of music.