International Bandmasters Fraternity

 

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

Band Director Resource Site


Elementary Band

Band literature
Band methods
Band rehearsals
Instrument selection
Recruiting
Resources
Techniques

Instrument Pedagogy

First lessons for each instrument

Oboe
Flute
Clarinet
Bassoon
Saxophone
Trumpet
French horn
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion

Outline of fundamentals for each instrument

Resources

Jazz Ensemble

Instrumentation
Literature resources
Rehearsal Techniques
Resources
Seating
Selecting literature

Middle Level Band

Band literature
Band methods
Band rehearsal
Resources
Techniques

Solo and Ensemble

Contest
Resources
Selecting literature

Special Topics

Advocacy
Beginners
Moving out of your depth
The joy of teaching