Building strong music programs : a handbook for preservice and novice music teachers /
Charlene Ryan.
- Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009.
- xiii, 107 p. ; 23 cm.
"Published in partnership with MENC: The National Association for Music Education."
Includes bibliographical references.
Your first job -- Friends and allies -- Students -- Performances -- Courses -- Publicity -- Final thoughts.
While program building is an essential, time-consuming part of every music teacher's job, students are rarely prepared for it. Ryan covers issues important to student teachers, new teachers, teachers changing schools, and teachers looking to rejuvenate their existing programs.