Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra

The book is intended to help new and veteran band directors develop an orchestra in their school. It outlines step by step what needs to be done before the teacher meets students, preparing for the first rehearsal and first performance, developing syllabi, handbooks and lesson plans as well as maintaining and growing a viable string program. There is a chapter devoted to using technology in the orchestra classroom to keep students academically and creatively challenged.

Ronald E. Kearns is a highly respected teacher, performer, clinician and author. Quick Reference for Band Directors Who Teach Orchestra is his third book written as a textbook and professional development book for music educators.