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JOHN PHILIP SOUSA'S AMERICA
	This intimate portrait brings Sousa to Life who he was, why he was driven to succeed, his love of country and explores his life and times through hundreds of photos, cartoons, short stories, news clippings, quotes, sheet music covers and magazine ads collected in family scrapbooks, the Sousa Archive in the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Marines archives. This book reveals a quintessentially American story: It is the story of being born to poor immigrant parents and through immeasurable hard work, talent, and self-motivated drive succeeding beyond dreams. But it is also a very personal story of a man with a vision: a man who saw great music ultimately as being from the heart and who sought to bring this music not just his own to the world. This book also includes a bonus compact disc recording featuring The March King's most beloved works performed by his successors with "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band as well as a rare archival track of Sousa's own voice introducing his band and playing his beloved "The Stars and Stripes Forever."
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TEACHING BAND WITH EXCELLENCE
Teaching Band with Excellence: A Comprehensive Curricular, Pedagogical, and Administrative Resource, is a practical companion to any band method, compiling effective teaching tools and valuable insight from the creators of Tradition of Excellence. The chapters are organized in four sections of focus: Curriculum—Chapters in this section address the application of techniques and musicality, including charts and graphics to illustrate and reinforce the concepts. Instruments—This portion of the book covers each instrument, acquainting the director with the basic mechanics, intonation tendencies, appropriate fingerings, and troubleshooting techniques. Diagrams, musical examples, and photographs enhance the descriptive text and provide visual aids. Video lessons and further tools are also available www.kjos.com/its. Adminstration—a director’s job extends beyond the classroom, and this section covers the paperwork, planning, promotion, and resources necessary for the development of a balanced member in educational and community networks. Customizable forms are available at www.kjos.com/its. Personal and Professional Growth—Often omitted from band director resources, this section includes chapters on Establishing a Resume and Cover Letter, Professional Development, and Time Management and Personal Wellness.
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TEACHING MUSIC THRU PERFORMANCE IN BAND

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