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The Horizon Leans Forward . . .
Stories of Courage, Strength, and Triumph of Underrepresented Communities in the Wind Band Field
With an Annotated Bibliography of Works by Underrepresented Composers
Compiled and Edited by Erik Kar Jun Leung
Contributors: Jodie Blackshaw, Erik Kar Jun Leung, Alex Shapiro, Courtney Snyder, Robert Taylor, and Alfred L. Watkins
At a time when the calls for diversity, equity, and inclusion are stronger and more important than ever, The Horizon Leans Forward . . . amplifies the talent and voices of the many underrepresented communities in the wind band field.
Compiled by Erik Kar Jun Leung, and with contributions from a diverse team of distinguished wind band professionals, this book shares the profound insights and firsthand experiences of people of color, women, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals working in the wind band field.
Central to this text is the annotated bibliography showcasing more than 200 gifted composers from underrepresented communities along with more than 400 of their best works for wind band, Grades I–VI. Each entry offers a brief biography of the composer as well as pertinent publication information and descriptions of each work.
This significant volume takes an honest look at the past and present state of the wind band profession and lays out a bold and promising vision for the future, one in which there is an equitable and universal representation of all people in all areas of the field. Chapters address such topics as:
• Racism and the Black experience in
America and band music • The intersection of Asian culture and a career in music • The experiences and insights of esteemed female band directors • Queer identity and visibility in the wind band • Encouragement, wisdom, and advice for empowering women in music • Unique approaches to programing diverse works by diverse composers
A native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Erik Kar Jun Leung is Director of Bands at Oregon State University (OSU), where he guides all aspects of the band program, conducts the OSU Wind Ensemble, and teaches instrumental conducting. Leung holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in wind conducting from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
G-10369 Perfect-Bound, Approx . 576 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39 .95
Teaching Instrumental Music (Second Edition)
Developing the Complete Band Program
Shelley Jagow
A unique resource for both novice and experienced band directors gathering effective teaching tools from the best in the field including more than 40 chapters dealing with every aspect of teaching instrumental music from curriculum to valuable websites. This best-selling and highly praised text has become the method of choice for university methods courses throughout the United States and Canada.
“A wonderful resource for all music educators! Dr. Jagow’s book is comprehensive and impressive in scope. An excellent book! Bravo!”
— Frank L. Battisti
“Finally, an exceptional text that offers the depth of understanding our students need in critically important topic areas. Bravo!”
— Don Harris
“So many important facets are uncovered and solutions revealed. It’s a must for the library of any serious music educator.”
— H. Robert Reynolds
“There are a growing number of fine books dealing with different aspects of the wind band and ensemble; none cover so many essential aspects in so much detail.”
— Tim Reynish
“From creating artistic musical experiences to establishing a first-class organization blueprint, there is no stone left unturned. This is not a book to be recommended, but a book to be REQUIRED.”
— Tim Lautzenheiser Shelley M. Jagow, PhD, is Associate Professor of Music at Wright State University, where she is director of the Symphonic Band and Saxophone Quartet and professor of Saxophone and Music Education courses. She earned Music Education degrees from the University of Saskatchewan (Canada) and the University of Missouri (Columbia). She earned her PhD in Music Education at the Union Institute & University (Cincinnati), where Colonel Timothy Foley, Frank Battisti, and Edward Wingard served as her mentors. Dr. Jagow is a Selmer Artist Clinician for both saxophone and conducting. She has commissioned works for solo saxophone and ensembles from both national and international composers, and has presented clinics and performances at OMEA (Ohio Music Educators Association), MENC (Music Educators National Conference) and NASA (North American Saxophone Alliance).
G-10377 Softcover, 352 pages, Includes downloadable resources . . . $49 .95
F eatured N ew r eleases • o rchestra
Rehearsing the High School Orchestra
Includes suggested repertoire for grades 4–6 and suggested resources for online learning
Sandy B. Goldie
Contributors: Gail Barnes, David Eccles, Creston Herron, Cathie Hudnall, Scott Laird, Charles Laux, Kirt Mosier, Kirk Moss, Chris Selby, and Laura Mulligan Thomas
This book contains collective insights from some of the most inspirational high school orchestra directors in the United States. They reveal their ideas on rehearsal philosophy, rehearsal preparation, warm-up strategies, favorite repertoire, tone/bow control, intonation, articulation, expression, online instruction, recruiting and building community. Each of their stories is as unique as the individual strategies and approaches they share. You will surely be inspired by their ideas, approaches, and strategies presented in Rehearsing the High School Orchestra.
Sandy Goldie teaches undergraduate and graduate music education courses at the Virginia Commonwealth University, where she is the string music education specialist and Assistant Professor of Music Education. Before her recent move to Richmond, Virginia, she spent several years teaching string music education courses at the University of Florida where she completed her PhD and was awarded the David Wilmot Prize for Excellence in Music Education. She received her master’s degree in music education from the University of Georgia and her bachelor’s degree in instrumental music education and performance from the University of South Carolina. She is an active conductor/clinician, professional performer (violist), and advocate for music education.
