(Meredith Music Resource). A stimulating collection of unique concepts on becoming a successful performer by 57 of today's most outstanding brass professionals. Contains to-the-point, thought-provoking ideas proven successful by master teacher-performers. Problem-solving tips, philosophical concepts and technique-building skills, all in one easy-to-read collection. An ideal source of exciting strategies for all levels of development.

(Meredith Music Resource). This valuable collection of quick-to-read yet deeply insightful strategies is like finding expert trade secrets all placed in one convenient source. Contributors to the book were even eager to get a look at each other's ideas! With outstanding records of performance, workshop clinics, recordings, research, composition, leadership and teaching, the 57 authors provide their favorite "recipes" that range from overviews of successful programs to specific topics that will inspire all levels and types of ensembles and performers. Sample "recipes" include: Developing Facility on the Bass Clarinet (J. Lawrie Bloom); Breathing Demystified (Leone Buyse); Recipe for Preventing Play-Related Health Problems (William J. Dawson, M.D.); How Should I Test a Saxophone Mouthpiece? (Eugene Rousseau); and many more.

(Meredith Music Resource). A "must have" exciting collection of favorite tips from 57 of today's most outstanding educators, performers, and industry pros in the jazz education world. This is an ideal source that contains proven successful suggestions that will not only aid the teacher/director from junior high school to university levels, but the conductor and performer novice to professional! Performance tips on instrument technique, rehearsals, programming, technology, improvisation and much more! Enjoy this quick-to-read enjoyable book that will inform and inspire creativity and improvement at all levels. Sample recipes include: Jamey Abersold, legendary jazz educator and publisher, NEW Jazz Master and LeJENd of Jazz Education Honoree, Advanced Jazz Improve, How to Cook! ; John Clayton, Grammy award winning Bassist and composer, JEN Vice-President Left Hand Bass-ics ; Dennis DiBlasio, jazz saxophonist with Maynard Ferguson and others, arranger, composer, educator, Get Started Improvising by Using a Single Scale-Heat, Simmer, Boil!; Diane Downs, founder and artistic director of the renowned Louisville Leopard Percussionists, All About the Blues! ; Dr. Lou Fischer, co-founder/past president of the Jazz Education Network, performer, composer, author, Big Band Shake 'n Bake Successful Performance Tips ; Dan Haerle, faculty/Regents professor in Jazz studies at the UNT 25 years, LeJENds of Jazz Education recipient, Expand Your Palette a taste of Voicings ; Dave Liebman, NEA Jazz Master, LeJENd of Jazz Education, award winning performer, lecturer, author, Beyond the Music Jazz Education in the Century of Change ; Darmon Meader, distinguished vocalist, arranger, and saxophonist, founder/performer New York Voices, Stir, Don't Shake Recipe for Vocal Improv ; Bob Mintzer, 23-year member of Yellowjackets, Grammy award-winning big band leader and composer of big band music performed globally, Spice Up your Life with Music words from one who knows! ; Dr. Gary Motley, recognized by National Endowment for the Arts, Great American Jazz Piano Competition, and American Composers Forum, Jazz and the iPad Add this to your Menu! ; Dr. Larry Ridley, educator, performer, authors and is founder/executive director for the African-American Jazz Caucus, Inc., (AAJC), Jazz Gumbo, sage advice ; Paris Rutherford, Regents Professor Emeritus of Jazz, Univ. of North Texas 30 years, author, arranger, LeJENds of Jazz Education recipient, Recipe for Arranging Amazing Vocal Jazz Goodies .

(Meredith Music Resource). A stimulating collection of unique concepts on teaching and conducting by 57 of today's most outstanding music educators. Contains to-the-point, thought-provoking ideas proven successful by master teacher-conductors. Problem solving tips, philosophical concepts and ensemble-building skills all in one easy-to-read collection. An ideal source of exciting strategies for all levels of performance ensembles. Proceeds from the sale of this book go to The American Music Conference.

A step-by-step visual guide to music theory DK's Help Your Kids with Music is the perfect primer to help students gain a solid foundation in music, no matter the their age, skill level, or instrument. This visual guide clearly explains key concepts in five step by step chapters: - The Basics explains the types of instruments, notation for keyboard and stringed instruments, the "musical alphabet," and counting a beat. - Rhythm covers the length of notes and rests, as well as basic rhythms and meters, phrasing, syncopation, tempo, and using a metronome. - Tone and Melody includes everything a student needs to know about tones and how they work together to build a melody. - Chords and Harmony shows how intervals work together and includes examples for horn and woodwind instruments. - Form and Interpretation helps students understand how musical form can aid appreciation and interpretation for classical, jazz, blues, and other musical styles.