This continuation of volumes 1-5 providesÅæband directors with a ready-made curriculum developed to incorporate comprehensive-musicianship training through quality band literature. This volume featuresÅæAmerican RiversongsÅæby Pierre La Plante, Echoes of the Hollow Square by Johnnie Vinson, and ...and the antelope play by John Alan Carnahan.ÅæEvery unit study integrates technical skills, musical knowledge and creative projects that lead student musicians to an enlightened and expressive performance. Student workbooks for each of the featured works may be downloaded. Each unit study includes:
• Ear training
• Rhythm studies
• Essential skills information for teaching the compositional elements of music
• Rehearsal strategies for addressing common ensemble issues
• Creative projects
• Active listening activities
• Sample teaching schedule
• Unit quiz (and answer sheet)
• Student practice plan
• Optional band projects
