Teaching Music Through Performance in Orchestra

by David Littrell (Editor), Michael Allen, Robert Gillespie

Part I of the book contains essays penned by six renowned orchestra Michael Allen, Louis Bergonzi, Jacquelyn Dillon, Robert Gillespie, James Kjelland, and Dorothy Straub. From pedagogy, assessment, and muscianship to motivation, repertoire-based warm-ups and playing in tune, these experts' "words of wisdom" are sure to both help and inspire teachers in the classroom. Part II contains a nuts-and bolts analysis of 100 of the most significant works for string and full orchestra, grades one through six. Researched and compiled by musicians and teachers across the country, this section gives essential information on each musical selection, including composer and composition information, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements (form and structure), sugggestions for additional listing and a guid in selected references.

675 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2003