NEIL A.KJOS TEACHING Flute With Excellence By Bruce Pearson & Ryan Nowlin

Teaching the vastly differing instruments found in concert bands and orchestras is challenging. Having the faculties to correct performance and equipment problems as they come about in rehearsals, sectionals, and private lessons keeps the learning process moving forward. Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin bring the wisdom from their landmark publication, Teaching Band with Excellence, to this series of concise, portable volumes to give you the tools to teach winds and percussion with confidence.

Topics include:

Instrument History

Playing Range and Transposition

Selecting Instruments and Accessories

Selecting Players

Assembly

Posture and Hand Position

Embouchure and Making a Tone

Daily Care and Maintenance

Tone Production

Tuning and Intonation

Technique

Listening Suggestions

Fingering, Position and Rudiment Charts