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 Head 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