International Bandmasters Fraternity

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
Band Director Resource Site

Elementary Band

Band Handbook
Gretna Elementary Band Program
-Chris Tucker
Gretna Sixth Grade Band Info
Band literature
Band methods
Band rehearsals
Instrument selection
Recruiting - Mike Veak
Resources
Techniques

Instrument Pedagogy - Brass

First lessons for each instrument

Oboe
Flute
Clarinet
Bassoon
Saxophone
Trumpet
French horn
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion
Foundation of Percussion Instruction in the school
from Beginners through High School
- Anthony Falcone

Outline of fundamentals for each instrument

Jazz Ensemble

Instrumentation
Literature resources
Rehearsal Techniques
Resources
Seating
Selecting literature

Middle Level

Band literature
Band methods
Band rehearsal
Resources
Techniques

Solo and Ensembles

Contest
Rationale for an active solo and ensemble program -Tim Vontz
Resources
Selecting literature

Special Topics

Advocacy - Dr. Brian Anderson
Moving out of your depth