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Title

The music teacher's first year : tales of challenge, joy and triumph / Elizabeth Peterson.

Author

Peterson, Elizabeth B.

Publication

Galesville, MD : Meredith Music ; [Milwaukee : exclusively distributed by Hal Leonard], 2011.

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Description

viii, 219 p.; 23 cm.

Summary

"From a first-year teacher whose instruments were stolen before entering his building, to a teacher who received 'hate mail' before her first day, to a teacher whose sensitivity, flexibility and insight gained her the respect of her ensemble in only weeks, this collection of true stories from first-year teachers is a delightful description of their real world. In addition, each chapter includes discussion questions for pre-service and young teachers as they prepare for their teaching future."--P. [4] of cover.

Alternative Title

Music teachers 1st year

Subject

• Music teachers > Anecdotes
• Music > Instruction and study > Anecdotes
• First year teachers > United States

Contents

That is not what they told me at the interview! -- The first band concert (ever) -- The lunch bunch : how friendly is too friendly -- Rehearsal techniques 101 : get off the podium! -- I never thought I would teach middle school -- Be careful what you say and how you say it -- Quality music is a music teacher's curriculum -- You mean my child didn't get an "A" in band? -- I'm just a serious person and I was too stressed -- Teaching choir in an urban setting -- Change is hard, especially in a small town -- Chorus is not a "dumping ground" -- I looked so young -- The first week that I didn't cry was in the middle of the year -- Commission a new piece -- Teachers are human too -- Job description : basketball coach, baseball coach, band director, music theory teacher, brass instructor, general music teacher, select chorus director -- It will all work out -- Hate mail --- Inheriting a "big job" right away -- To be liked or to be respected...that is the question -- I was totally out of my element with choir! -- The key to success is a positive attitude -- Kids all want the same thing : to find success -- Programming for middle school students is hard! -- Music teacher and counselor -- The giving tree -- I don't feel like I need to be popular, but -- Anger management -- The finally started to listen and play in tune -- Don't smile until Christmas -- Make a difference, one child at a time -- Every kid deserves a musical education -- Conclusion.

Call Number

JNE 12-120

ISBN

• 9781574631654 (pbk.)
• 1574631659 (pbk.)

LCCN

884088575618

OCLC

712115700

Author

Peterson, Elizabeth B.

Title

The music teacher's first year : tales of challenge, joy and triumph / Elizabeth Peterson.

Imprint

Galesville, MD : Meredith Music ; [Milwaukee : exclusively distributed by Hal Leonard], 2011.

Edition

First ed.

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Other Standard Identifier

884088575618

Publisher No.

HL00317210

Research Call Number

JNE 12-120