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.

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.

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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