Teaching Music with Purpose [Paperback]

Peter Loel Boonshaft (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

Like his first critically acclaimed international best seller Teaching Music with Passion, Boonshaft's newest book is even more poignant and powerful. This latest work is both inspirational and instructional and will definitely warm your heart and transform your teaching.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...the material is insightful, inspiring, caring, and unselfishly focused on the importance of positive music learning and artistic music making." --Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, President, Attitude Concepts for Today

"It is so inspiring, so comprehensive, so emotional and so engaging that every teacher needs to read this book." --Dr. Kenneth R. Raessler, Director Emeritus, School of Music, Texas Christian University

"Who would have thought it was possible for Peter to top Teaching Music with Passion?" --Dr. Lynn Brinckmeyer, Director of Choral Music Education, Texas State University

About the Author

Peter Loel Boonshaft, also author of Teaching Music with Passion, holds Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Dr. Boonshaft also was awarded a Connecticut General Fellowship for study at the Kodaly Musical Training Institue, from which he holds a Certificate. He is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music, Director of Bands and Director of graduate wind conducting program. He was Founder and Music Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble, and held the post of Music Director and Conductor of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony of Boston. Dr. Boonshaft was selected three times as a National Endowment for the Arts "Artist in Residence". He has received official proclamations from the Governors of four states, a Certificate of Appreciation from former President Ronald Reagan, and has performed for former President George Bush, former President Bill Clinton, and former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Extremely active as a guest conductor and speaker for conferences and festivals nationally and internationally, he was choosen as guest conductor of the MENC All-Eastern Band, MENC All-Northwest Band, Goldman Memorial Band, and was named conductor of the MENC National High School Honors Band. He has been keynote speaker for the National Convention of the American String Teachers Association, the European Music Educators Association, the National Convention of the American School Band Directors Association, the MENC Southern Division, and the MENC Northwest Division.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Meredith Music (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574630768
• ISBN-13: 978-1574630763
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,197 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

DR. PETER LOEL BOONSHAFT

Called one of the most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Peter Loel Boonshaft has been invited to speak or conduct in every state in the nation and around the world. Dr. Boonshaft is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise. As well, his first book for all educators, Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise was released in 2010. He is also co-author of Alfred Music Publishing's new beginning method book series, Sound Innovations for Band and Sound Innovations for Strings. He is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music, Director of Bands and Director of the Graduate Conducting Program.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars why didn't I think of this?, September 12, 2006

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Arena Connery "Arena" (Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Music with Purpose (Paperback)

Boonshaft's books ought to be required reading for any aspiring band director/music education major. His first book, 'Teaching Music with Passion,' received rave reviews. And 'Purpose' will be no different. For example - as a percussionist in high school and college bands, I can totally relate to his chapter "Percussionists: the Missing Peace?" What do you do with a group of kids who may not be playing for large chunks of the rehearsal? Is is realistic to expect them to behave when they're off by themselves in the back of the room? Boonshaft offers practical tips to solve these and other issues (including 'air drumming' and other things you would never have thought of.) His suggestions are useful for middle school/high school/ and college.

His writing style is humorous and accessible no matter what your level of music education. TWO THUMBS UP!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All teachers should read this book., January 3, 2007

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A. Wimmer (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Music with Purpose (Paperback)

This book is excellent! Not only is it an excellent resource for music teachers, the philosophies and ideas within this text can be used in all curriculums. This book also helps bridge the gap between music and more "acceptable" subjects of study. Every teacher should read this book so that they see how music should be taught, to have a better appreciation of music education, how the teacher/student relationship should be handled, and to become better teachers.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and Amazing!, December 8, 2006

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Jack G. (Redding, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Music with Purpose (Paperback)

This is a fabulous book that should be required reading for every teacher, whether they teach music or anything else. It is touching, inspirational and uplifting. It renewed my excitement for teaching, and made me want to run back to school and teach. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry and it will make you realize how great it is to be a teacher. An amazing book!