Quick Reference Guide for Band Directors Who Teach Jazz

This book helps band directors teach and develop successful jazz programs in middle schools and high schools. Ronald E. Kearns provides a step-by-step approach to starting a jazz program, teaching jazz performance, and maintaining the program once it has been established. He addresses a variety of topics, including: the first steps that need to be takenintroductory jazz pedagogical skillssample lesson planssuggested literaturebudget developmentrecruitingretainingclassroom management Oftentimes,