Resources
Here are some excellent books related to teaching band:
Biba, Gregory. Band Instrument "Quick Fix" Repair Solutions. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2006.
Blanchard, Ken. The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence. Naperville, IL: Simple Truths, 2012.
Blanchard, Kenneth H., and Phil Hodges. The Servant Leader: Transforming Your Heart, Head, Hands, & Habits.
Nashville, TN: J. Countryman, 2003.
Blanchard, Kenneth H., and Spencer Johnson. The New One Minute Manager. London: Thorsons, an imprint of
HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018.
Boonshaft, Peter Loel. Teaching Music with Passion: Conducting, Rehearsing, and Inspiring. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music, 2002.
Boonshaft, Peter Loel. Teaching Music with Purpose: Conducting, Rehearsing and Inspiring. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music Publ., 2006.
Boonshaft, Peter Loel. Teaching Music with Promise: Conducting, Rehearsing and Inspiring. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music Publications, 2009.
Bornstein, Robert G. Range, Transposition & Tuning: a Guide for over 500 Musical Instruments. Milwaukee, WI:
Hal Leonard, 2015.
Collins, Jim. Good to Great. Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t. Vol. 1. New York, NY: Harper Business, 2001.
Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. London: Simon & Schuster, 2005.
Crider, Paula, and Jack Saunders. Essential Musicianship for Band: Masterwork Studies. Milwaukee, WI: Hal
Leonard Corporation, 2004.
Fisher, Dennis W., Lissa Fleming May, and Erik Johnson. A Guide to Student Teaching in Band: A Teaching
Music through Performance Resource. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2019.
Floyd, Richard. The Artistry of Teaching and Making Music. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2015.
Godin, Seth. Linchpin. Are You Indispensable? New York, NY: Portfolio, 2010.
Gordon, Edwin. Clarity by Comparison and Relationship: A Bedtime Reader for Music Educators. Chicago: GIA
Publications, 2008.
Gawande, Atul. The Checklist Manifesto. How to Get Things Right. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books, 2010.
H. Green, Elizabeth A. Practicing Successfully. A Masterclass in the Musical Art. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc., 2006.
Jagow, Shelley. Tuning for Wind Instruments: A Roadmap to Successful Intonation. Galesville, MD: Meredith
Music Publ., 2012.
Kimpton, Paul, and Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton. Grading for Musical Excellence: Making Music an Essential Part
of Your Grades. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2013.
King, Jeff, and Richard Williams. Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-Ups & Technique for Band. San
Diego, CA: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, 1998.
Kish, David. Practicing with Purpose: An Indispensable Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency. Delray Beach,
FL: Meredith Music Publications, 2017.
Lang, Scott. Scott Lang’s Leadership Travel Guide. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2007.
Lang, Scott. Leader of the Band: Lessons for the Young Teacher in All of Us. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2011.
Lautzenheiser, Tim. The Joy of Inspired Teaching. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc., 1993.
Lautzenheiser, Tim. Music Advocacy and Student Leadership: Key Components of Every Successful Music
Program: A Collection of Writings. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc., 2005.
Lautzenheiser, Tim. Leadership: Vision, Commitment, Action. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2006.
Lederman, Gregg. Crave. You Can Enhance Employee Motivation in 10 Minutes by Friday. Rochester, NY: Brand at Work, 2018.
Lisk, Edward. The Creative Director: Alternative Rehearsal Techniques. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Meredith Music
Publications, 1993.
Lisk, Edward S. Creative Director: Beginning and Intermediate Levels. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music
Publications, 2001.
Meyer, Stephen. Rehearsing the High School Band. Delray Beach, FL: Meredith Music Publications, 2016.
Meyer, Stephen. Rehearsing the Middle School Band. Delray Beach, FL: Meredith Music Publications, 2018.
Newell, David. The Rehearsal: A Quick Guide to One Music Teachers Most Potent Retention Tool. San Diego, CA:
Kjos Music Press, 2015.
Peterson, Elizabeth B. The Music Teachers First Year: Tales of Challenge, Joy and Triumph. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music, 2011.
Roberts, Chris. How to Make First Chair: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Your Goal. i550 Productions,
2016. Kindle Edition.
Rush, Scott, Jeff Scott, Emily Wilkinson, and Tim Lautzenheiser. Habits of a Successful Middle School Band
Director. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2014.
Rush, Scott. Habits of a Significant Band Director: How Successful Band Directors Leave a Musical and
Personal Legacy. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2018.
Sharp, Timothy W. Collaboration in the Ensemble Arts: Working and Playing Well with Others. Chicago, IL: GIA
Publications, Inc., 2014.
Sinek, Simon. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. New York, NY:
Portfolio/Penguin, 2011.
Walsh, David Allen., and Erin Walsh. Why Do They Act That Way?: a Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain,
for You and Your Teen. New York, NY: Atria Paperback, 2014.
Willson, Brian, and Morris Lang. Practicing Music. How the Professionals Do It. Chicago, IL: Meredith Music Publications, 2021.
Wis, Ramona M. The Conductor as Leader: Principles of Leadership Applied to Life on the Podium. Chicago, IL:
GIA Publications, 2007.
Wooden, John. They Call Me Coach. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Wylie, Kennan. Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion. Corinth, TX: K. Wylie Publications, 2004.
Biba, Gregory. Band Instrument "Quick Fix" Repair Solutions. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2006.
Blanchard, Ken. The Heart of a Leader: Insights on the Art of Influence. Naperville, IL: Simple Truths, 2012.
Blanchard, Kenneth H., and Phil Hodges. The Servant Leader: Transforming Your Heart, Head, Hands, & Habits.
Nashville, TN: J. Countryman, 2003.
Blanchard, Kenneth H., and Spencer Johnson. The New One Minute Manager. London: Thorsons, an imprint of
HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018.
Boonshaft, Peter Loel. Teaching Music with Passion: Conducting, Rehearsing, and Inspiring. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music, 2002.
Boonshaft, Peter Loel. Teaching Music with Purpose: Conducting, Rehearsing and Inspiring. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music Publ., 2006.
Boonshaft, Peter Loel. Teaching Music with Promise: Conducting, Rehearsing and Inspiring. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music Publications, 2009.
Bornstein, Robert G. Range, Transposition & Tuning: a Guide for over 500 Musical Instruments. Milwaukee, WI:
Hal Leonard, 2015.
Collins, Jim. Good to Great. Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t. Vol. 1. New York, NY: Harper Business, 2001.
Covey, Stephen R. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. London: Simon & Schuster, 2005.
Crider, Paula, and Jack Saunders. Essential Musicianship for Band: Masterwork Studies. Milwaukee, WI: Hal
Leonard Corporation, 2004.
Fisher, Dennis W., Lissa Fleming May, and Erik Johnson. A Guide to Student Teaching in Band: A Teaching
Music through Performance Resource. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2019.
Floyd, Richard. The Artistry of Teaching and Making Music. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2015.
Godin, Seth. Linchpin. Are You Indispensable? New York, NY: Portfolio, 2010.
Gordon, Edwin. Clarity by Comparison and Relationship: A Bedtime Reader for Music Educators. Chicago: GIA
Publications, 2008.
Gawande, Atul. The Checklist Manifesto. How to Get Things Right. New York, NY: Metropolitan Books, 2010.
H. Green, Elizabeth A. Practicing Successfully. A Masterclass in the Musical Art. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc., 2006.
Jagow, Shelley. Tuning for Wind Instruments: A Roadmap to Successful Intonation. Galesville, MD: Meredith
Music Publ., 2012.
Kimpton, Paul, and Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton. Grading for Musical Excellence: Making Music an Essential Part
of Your Grades. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2013.
King, Jeff, and Richard Williams. Foundations for Superior Performance: Warm-Ups & Technique for Band. San
Diego, CA: Neil A. Kjos Music Company, 1998.
Kish, David. Practicing with Purpose: An Indispensable Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency. Delray Beach,
FL: Meredith Music Publications, 2017.
Lang, Scott. Scott Lang’s Leadership Travel Guide. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2007.
Lang, Scott. Leader of the Band: Lessons for the Young Teacher in All of Us. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2011.
Lautzenheiser, Tim. The Joy of Inspired Teaching. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc., 1993.
Lautzenheiser, Tim. Music Advocacy and Student Leadership: Key Components of Every Successful Music
Program: A Collection of Writings. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, Inc., 2005.
Lautzenheiser, Tim. Leadership: Vision, Commitment, Action. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2006.
Lederman, Gregg. Crave. You Can Enhance Employee Motivation in 10 Minutes by Friday. Rochester, NY: Brand at Work, 2018.
Lisk, Edward. The Creative Director: Alternative Rehearsal Techniques. Fort Lauderdale, FL: Meredith Music
Publications, 1993.
Lisk, Edward S. Creative Director: Beginning and Intermediate Levels. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music
Publications, 2001.
Meyer, Stephen. Rehearsing the High School Band. Delray Beach, FL: Meredith Music Publications, 2016.
Meyer, Stephen. Rehearsing the Middle School Band. Delray Beach, FL: Meredith Music Publications, 2018.
Newell, David. The Rehearsal: A Quick Guide to One Music Teachers Most Potent Retention Tool. San Diego, CA:
Kjos Music Press, 2015.
Peterson, Elizabeth B. The Music Teachers First Year: Tales of Challenge, Joy and Triumph. Galesville, MD:
Meredith Music, 2011.
Roberts, Chris. How to Make First Chair: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Your Goal. i550 Productions,
2016. Kindle Edition.
Rush, Scott, Jeff Scott, Emily Wilkinson, and Tim Lautzenheiser. Habits of a Successful Middle School Band
Director. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2014.
Rush, Scott. Habits of a Significant Band Director: How Successful Band Directors Leave a Musical and
Personal Legacy. Chicago, IL: GIA Publications, 2018.
Sharp, Timothy W. Collaboration in the Ensemble Arts: Working and Playing Well with Others. Chicago, IL: GIA
Publications, Inc., 2014.
Sinek, Simon. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action. New York, NY:
Portfolio/Penguin, 2011.
Walsh, David Allen., and Erin Walsh. Why Do They Act That Way?: a Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain,
for You and Your Teen. New York, NY: Atria Paperback, 2014.
Willson, Brian, and Morris Lang. Practicing Music. How the Professionals Do It. Chicago, IL: Meredith Music Publications, 2021.
Wis, Ramona M. The Conductor as Leader: Principles of Leadership Applied to Life on the Podium. Chicago, IL:
GIA Publications, 2007.
Wooden, John. They Call Me Coach. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2003.
Wylie, Kennan. Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion. Corinth, TX: K. Wylie Publications, 2004.