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Band Expressions 1 Tuba (Expressions Music Curriculum)
Band Expressions 1 Tuba - Expressions Music Curriculum Author:Robert W. Smith Band Expressions? is more than just a band method. Written by a team of distinguished music educators led by Robert W. Smith and built from the National Standards for Music Education, it is a tool designed to meet the needs of every band director. Band Expressions is the only band curriculum of its kind that provides music educators at all level... more »s with easy-to-use, exciting tools to meet daily classroom challenges and bring new vibrancy o teaching music. ? Built from the National Standards for Music Education
? Embedded assessments for easy evaluation of student progress
? Scripted lesson plans throughout
? Sequenced introduction of percussion instruments to allow not only traditional concert percussion, but also keyboard, accessory, and world percussion
? Existing well-known supplements, such as The Art of Playing, (101) Rhythmic Rest Patterns, and Treasury of Scales
? Nine full-band pieces by Robert W. Smith and Michael Story
? Useable as part of Expressions Music Curriculum? or as a stand-alone band curriculum
? Full-color teacher lesson plans and student lessons throughout Teacher-friendly Tools
? Detailed, yet flexible lesson plans for every lesson and prescriptive lessons with a step-by-step teaching process for the master and novice teacher
? Comprehensive Teacher Resource Guide
? Embedded assessments throughout that assure measurable student results
? Authentic recordings in lesson sequence
? Web site support for teachers, parents, and students
? At-home assignments that provide guided practice and encourage parent and family involvement
? Teacher Curriculum Package tote box includes:
o Teacher Edition in four volumes
o Teacher Resource Guide
o Nine CDs for accompaniments and listening activities
o DVD with career- and life-skill activities
o Teacher Support Pack with reproducible materials includes:
80 worksheets and transparencies, 11 teacher forms, and Band Progress Record Student Editions
? Each edition includes an accompaniment CD recorded live with authentic instruments featuring songs that motivate students to practice
? Attractive full-color interior with easy-to-read notes
? Conducting patterns (4/4) are introduced as early as Unit 3. Later 3/4 and 2/4 are learned« less