Reaching and Teaching All Instrumental Music Students

Reaching and Teaching All Instrumental Music Students draws from credible research and established approaches to offer practical applications for the variety of music classrooms teachers face today, many of which are not ideal. Kevin Mixon shares successful techniques for recruiting and retention, garnering program support, teaching for diverse learning styles and exceptional students, classroom management, and teaching notation, composition, and improvisation. This expanded second edition adds practical advice on reading rhythm notation, teacher feedback, home visits, community building, and establishing positive relationships-with even the most challenging students. Mixon demonstrates that fostering respect and going the extra mile are rewarding for students, parents, and teachers alike.

Kevin Mixon has taught in varied urban, rural, and suburban environments. His ensembles consistently receive the highest ratings at festivals and are widely recognized for achievement. He publishes and presents regularly on several topics related to music education, and his growing list of published compositions for band and orchestra reflect and respect student diversity.

Chapter 1 Foreword to the Second Edition
Chapter 2 Foreword
Chapter 3 Acknowledgments
Chapter 4 Introduction: New Perspectives
Chapter 5 Getting Students Started
Chapter 6 Maintaining Interest
Chapter 7 Gaining Support
Chapter 8 Time and Student Management
Chapter 9 Multisensory Teaching
Chapter 10 Including Exceptional Learners
Chapter 11 Introducing Notation
Chapter 12 Improvisation and Composition