Product Description

Band Expressions™ is more than just a band method. Written by a team of distinguished music educators led by Robert W. Smith and built from the National Standards for Music Education, it is a tool designed to meet the needs of every band director. Band Expressions is the only band curriculum of its kind that provides music educators at all levels with easy-to-use, exciting tools to meet daily classroom challenges and bring new vibrancy o teaching music.

• Built from the National Standards for Music Education
• Embedded assessments for easy evaluation of student progress
• Scripted lesson plans throughout
• Sequenced introduction of percussion instruments to allow not only traditional concert percussion, but also keyboard, accessory, and world percussion
• Existing well-known supplements, such as The Art of Playing, (101) Rhythmic Rest Patterns, and Treasury of Scales
• Nine full-band pieces by Robert W. Smith and Michael Story
• Useable as part of Expressions Music Curriculum™ or as a stand-alone band curriculum
• Full-color teacher lesson plans and student lessons throughout

Teacher-friendly Tools
• Detailed, yet flexible lesson plans for every lesson and prescriptive lessons with a step-by-step teaching process for the master and novice teacher
• Comprehensive Teacher Resource Guide
• Embedded assessments throughout that assure measurable student results
• Authentic recordings in lesson sequence
• Web site support for teachers, parents, and students
• At-home assignments that provide guided practice and encourage parent and family involvement
• Teacher Curriculum Package tote box includes:
o Teacher Edition in four volumes
o Teacher Resource Guide
o Nine CDs for accompaniments and listening activities
o DVD with career- and life-skill activities
o Teacher Support Pack with reproducible materials includes:
80 worksheets and transparencies, 11 teacher forms, and Band Progress Record

Student Editions
• Each edition includes an accompaniment CD recorded live with authentic instruments featuring songs that motivate students to practice
• Attractive full-color interior with easy-to-read notes
• Conducting patterns (4/4) are introduced as early as Unit 3. Later 3/4 and 2/4 are learned

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3427572 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 56 pages