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| Foreword | |
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| Preface | |
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| About This Book | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| National Standards for Music Education | |
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| Tips That Establish Effective Practice with Students | |
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| Focus on Children | |
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| Maintain Perspective | |
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| Expose Students to All Genres of Music | |
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| Not Everyone Wants to Be a Music Major | |
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| Teach Students How to Listen | |
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| Create Independent Sight-readers | |
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| Encourage Solo and Ensemble Participation | |
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| Teach Students to Conduct | |
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| Teach Theory and History | |
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| Teach Showmanship | |
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| Teach Career Opportunities | |
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| Self-Assessment Guide, Part I | |
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| Tips That Support Recruitment | |
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| Set Realistic Recruitment Goals and Collect Data | |
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| Work Closely with Classroom Teachers | |
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| Partner with the Local Music Dealers; Establish Expectations | |
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| Create a Standing-Room-Only Recruitment Meeting | |
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| Recruitment Must Be Ongoing | |
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| Kids Don't Learn at the Same Rate | |
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| Self-Assessment Guide, Part II | |
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| Tips That Enhance Instruction | |
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| Refine Your Philosophy | |
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| Know What You Want and How You Are Going to Get There | |
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| Teach for a Standing Ovation | |
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| Be the First at Each Rehearsal and the Last to Leave | |
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| Start Class on Time | |
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| Stay within Established Times for After-School Rehearsals | |
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| Plan Ahead (It's Not the Kids' Fault That It Rained All Week) | |
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| Speed Kills | |
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| You Want Students to Respect You More Than Like You | |
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| Be a Master Motivator | |
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| Teach Students to Be Competitive and Accountable | |
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| Remove Stereotypes | |
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| Take Charge of Your Schedule | |
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| Learn Everyone's Name | |
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| Learn How to Treat Students Fairly | |
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| Be on the Lookout for Bullies | |
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| Limit Your "Okays" | |
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| Teach the Standards | |
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| Utilize Technology | |
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| Assess Student Progress | |
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| Never Give More Than Three Directions at a Time | |
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| Don't Rehearse the Violins While the Trombones Wait | |
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| Don't Stand in the Same Place | |
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| Continuously Improve Classroom Management | |
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| Take a Course in Counseling | |
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| Encourage Private Lessons | |
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| Record Private Lessons | |
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| Summary: Another Perspective on Instruction and Professional Performance | |
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| Self-Assessment Guide, Part III | |
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| Tips That Enhance the Profession | |
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| Be an Advocate for the Arts | |
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| Understand the Child of Poverty | |
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| Promote the "Mozart Effect" | |
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| Learn the Value of Public Relations | |
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| Invite the Mayor to Conduct | |
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| Befriend and Respect the Custodians | |
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| Be Active in Your Community | |
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| Write Grants | |
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| Never Underestimate a Booster Club | |
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| Create a Program for Performances | |
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| Train Volunteers and Chaperones | |
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| Sing, Dance, Create, and Perform | |
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| Teach Audience Etiquette | |
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| Pay Your Accompanists | |
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| Understand the Needs of the Middle School Adolescent | |
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| Get Along with the Coaches | |
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| Engage the Community | |
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| Make Ethical Decisions | |
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| Organize Productive Fundraisers | |
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| Learn How to Ask Questions | |
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| Show Your Pride and Passion | |
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| Create High-Quality Music with Preschoolers | |
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| Emphasize the Multiple Intelligences | |
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| Self-Assessment Guide, Part IV | |
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| Tips for Personal Growth | |
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| Have a Life Outside School and Spend Quality Time with Your Family | |
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| Don't Smoke | |
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| Keep Fit | |
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| Eat a Balanced Diet | |
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| Don't Miss School Unless You Are Really Sick | |
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| Maintain a Positive Attitude | |
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| Don't Overlook the Little Details | |
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| Don't Write Memos While Angry | |
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| Commiserate, But Be Careful Where | |
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| Know When to Leave | |
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| Avoid the Dumb Mistakes That Can Get You Fired | |
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| Self-Assessment Guide, Part V | |
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| Tips for Professional Growth | |
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| Organize the Music Room and Office | |
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| Write Notes, Return Phone Calls, and Reply to E-Mail | |
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| Learn How to Deal With Conflict and Show Restraint | |
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| Prepare Your Students and Yourself for the Future | |
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| Know Your Audience | |
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| Don't Procrastinate | |
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| Avoid the "Geek" Stereotype | |
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| Build a Team within the Music Department | |
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| Always Make Your Principal Look Good | |
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| Observe Each Other | |
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| Guard against Burnout | |
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| Read | |
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| Give Professional Presentations | |
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| Find a Mentor | |
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| Perform | |
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| Continually Improve Stage Presence | |
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| Collaborate and Network | |
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| Avoid the Status-Quo Syndrome | |
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| Improve Your Leadership Skills | |
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| Invest in Professional Attire | |
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| Take Piano Lessons | |
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| Take Classes and Attend Workshops | |
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| Be Active in State and National Associations | |
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| Self-Assessment Guide, Part VI | |
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| Thanking My Music Teachers | |
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| Coda | |
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| References and Recommended Readings | |
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| About the Author | |