The Band Director's Guide to Success

The Band Director's Guide to Success is the ideal guide for preparing future band directors for the practical challenges and obstacles that they will face in the introductory years of their teaching careers. Written in an easy to understand, quick-reference guide format, this book is designed to be easily navigated as a series of case studies arranged by topic in concise, user-friendly chapters ranging from budgeting to classroom management to conflict resolution and beyond. This manual and career guide in one may be used as a supplemental text with suggestions and practical advice to spare new music teachers from many of the initial headaches and stress that often accompany the transition into the full-time teaching profession.

Dr. Jonathan Kraemer is Head Director of the Pride of Pampa Band Program. Dr. Kraemer's primary instrument is the trumpet and he teaches beginning trumpet and saxophone classes and serves as the Conductor for the Pride of Pampa and the PHS Jazz Bands.
Michelle Kraemer is Assistant Director of the Pride of Pampa Band Program. Her primary instrument is the flute and she teaches beginning flute and French horn classes and serves as the Assistant Director for the Junior High Band program. Mrs. Kraemer also serves as the Color Guard Instructor for the district.

- Acknowledgments
- Chapter One: BUDGET
- Terms
- Accounts and Budget Codes
- Order of Operations
- Bidding
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Two: LESSON PLANNING
- Elements of a Lesson Plan
- Types of Lesson Plans
- Tools and Resources
- Substitute Lesson Plans
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Three: GRADING AND ASSESSMENT
- The Gradebook - Purpose
- The Gradebook - Format
- How Does This Apply to Us?
- Modifications and Accommodations
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Four: CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
- Preparing for the First Day of School
- The First Day of School
- Rules and Posting Expectations
- Classroom Setup
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Five: DISCIPLINE
- The Five Point System
- Do's and Don'ts
- Drawing a Line in the Sand
- Tending the Garden
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Six: CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- Types of Conflict
- Document, Document, Document!
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Seven: STORAGE AND ORGANIZATION
- The Director's Personal Space
- General Inventory
- Music
- The Library
- Percussion Instruments and Accessories
- Utility Shelves
- Uniforms
- Tools Every Director Should Have
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Eight: FOOD AND TRAVEL
- What the Law Says
- Used As Incentives/Rewards
- While on the Road
- Allergies
- The Internet
- Travel Agencies
- Tour Companies
- What You Need to Know About Costs and Saving Money
- Trip Insurance
- Itineraries
- Manners
- Administrative Follow-up
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Nine: STUDENT LEADERSHIP
- The Statement of Purpose
- The Positions of Leadership
- Sharing the Load
- The Executive Council
- The Leadership Retreat
- Closing Thoughts
- Chapter Ten: THE END OF THE DAY
- Taking Time For Yourself
- Take a Personal Day
- Get a Hobby
- Find a Mentor
- Continuing Education
- People to Get to Know
- Closing Thoughts
- Appendices
- Index