Teaching Percussion [Spiral-bound]

Gary D. Cook (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0028701917 | ISBN-13: 978-0028701912 | Publication Date: January 3, 1997 | Edition: 2

This revision continues to set the standard in percussion instrument methods texts. Providing a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of percussion education, technique, and performance, this text helps students develop musical understanding and performance skills. The text's consistent and detailed philosophy introduces students to a refined teaching methodology, as well as a greater understanding of the learning process, by integrating contemporary concepts about experiential awareness learning.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This text is the most thorough treatment of percussion pedagogy known to me. The thoughtful development of topics and the inclusion of progressive exercises and other supplemental materials are excellent."

"I tell my students that this book will be an invaluable reference source for them throughout their careers."

"I have been using this book in teaching the percussion methods class since 1989, at first recommending its purchase and since 1997, requiring its purchase. I try to emphasize to these students that they should keep this book after the end of the term rather than sell it back to the university book stores, as it's greatest value may be when they are no longer college students and are actually employed as music teachers." --This text refers to an alternate Spiral-bound edition.

About the Author

Gary Cook is Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies in the School of Music & Dance at The University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. He was Timpanist and Principal Percussionist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra for over two decades and has held similar posts over the years with the Arizona Opera and other orchestras. From 1994 to 1999 he served as Director of the UA School of Music and Dance. In the summer he is Principal Percussionist with the Crested Butte Music Festival in Colorado and with the Las Vegas Music Festival (LVMF) where he is Director of the LVMF Percussion Institute. He has performed at the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) International Convention and will become President-elect of the PAS in 2007.

A native of Michigan, he holds degrees from the University of Michigan and has traveled widely in the USA, Europe, Scandinavia, Trinidad, Bali and Chile studying, teaching, and performing. Prof. Cook was recognized as for outstanding teaching in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona as the first recipient of the coveted Putnam Excellence in Teaching Award in 2005. He is contributing author to such publications as the Percussive Notes and The Encyclopedia of Percussion Instruments. His former students hold distinguished professorships in colleges and universities around the country, perform professionally around the world, and are successful teachers and performers in all areas of music and the arts.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 528 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 2 edition (January 3, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028701917
• ISBN-13: 978-0028701912
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Teaching Percussion The Easy Way!, June 17, 2000

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"kimmy-g" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Percussion (Spiral-bound)

I think this is a great book for those people looking to teach percussion. It contains information on every percussion instrument, marching percussion,concert percussion, rudiments, rythmic exercises, correct playing positions and lots of pictures for demonstrating various concepts. All in all a wonderful addition to any band director or future teachers shopping cart!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great text, disappointing DVD, March 11, 2007

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Future Teacher - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Percussion (with 2-DVD Set) (Spiral-bound)

The text is great, but the DVD is not very helpful. The DVD is a great idea, but it's all shot at one angle, and the clips are very short with little explanation. It demonstrates all the techniques, but not slowly so that you could see what's going on. The text on the otherhand is a must have for instrumental music educators, and a great reference.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, September 7, 2007

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Kristy K. Hutchinson "atherin" (dillon, MT usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Percussion (with 2-DVD Set) (Spiral-bound)

this is an excellent book for learning percussion. The DVD's that are included really help with form and any questions you would have with the reading.