Teaching Band and Orchestra: Methods and Materials

The ideal text for college instrumental students and an invaluable reference for practicing teachers, this book covers every critical area in the professional life of band and orchestra teachers at the beginning and secondary levels. Author Lynn G. Cooper shares the experience and knowledge he has gained from more than 40 years of teaching instrumental music and music education. This second edition is significantly expanded and updated, including major new sections on advocacy, technology, and the challenges of teaching middle school students. Also included are additional student assessment strategies, updated Suggested Band Literature Lists, and more examples of effective warm-up and technique-building literature for rehearsals. A plethora of forms, sample letters, charts, and lists of suggested literature round out this enlightening text. Sample course syllabi and additional supplemental resources are available online.

Dr. Lynn G. Cooper retired in 2007 as Chair of the Music Department and Professor of Music at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. During his twenty-two year career at Asbury University he conducted the Concert Band and taught courses in conducting and instrumental music education. He lives in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Lynn G. Cooper retired in 2007 as Chair of the Music Department and Professor of Music at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. During his twenty-two year career at Asbury University he conducted the Concert Band and taught courses in conducting and instrumental music education. Prior to his appointment at Asbury University he taught in the public schools of Michigan for nineteen years. The last fourteen of those years were spent developing an outstanding band program at Ypsilanti High School. He also founded and conducted the Ypsilanti Community Band, an excellent adult concert ensemble. Dr. Cooper is an active adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor, and author. A frequent presenter at professional conferences, Dr. Cooper has given clinic-lectures at state, regional, and national conferences throughout the United States. He presented at the MENC National Conference, the Texas Bandmasters Association Conference, and the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. He served on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) for sixteen years, including a two-year term as President. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the KMEA in 2009. Dr. Cooper serves as Chair of the KMEA Band Music Selection Committee. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of the Center for Music Education at Sam Houston State University in Texas. Dr. Cooper received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The University of Michigan, and his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Lynn G. Cooper retired in 2007 as Chair of the Music Department and Professor of Music at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. During his twenty-two year career at Asbury University he conducted the Concert Band and taught courses in conducting and instrumental music education. Prior to his appointment at Asbury University he taught in the public schools of Michigan for nineteen years. The last fourteen of those years were spent developing an outstanding band program at Ypsilanti High School. He also founded and conducted the Ypsilanti Community Band, an excellent adult concert ensemble. Dr. Cooper is an active adjudicator, clinician, guest conductor, and author. A frequent presenter at professional conferences, Dr. Cooper has given clinic-lectures at state, regional, and national conferences throughout the United States. He presented at the MENC National Conference, the Texas Bandmasters Association Conference, and the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. He served on the Board of Directors of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) for sixteen years, including a two-year term as President. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the KMEA in 2009. Dr. Cooper serves as Chair of the KMEA Band Music Selection Committee. He also serves on the Board of Advisors of the Center for Music Education at Sam Houston State University in Texas. Dr. Cooper received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees from The University of Michigan, and his Doctor of Education degree from the University of Kentucky.