Pathways: A Guide for Energizing & Enriching Band, Orchestra, & Choral Programs (Paperback)

~ Joseph Alsobrook (Author)

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Product Description

Here are solid and exciting solutions to the challenges of running an effective school music program, suggestions on how to motivate students to grow as musicians, and ways to retain students. Musician and teacher Joseph Alsobrook explains how to meet the needs of music students while simultaneously enjoying a rewarding and meaningful career as a music educator. Offering his wisdom with hands-on suggestions for practical and creative teaching methods, Alsobrook shows teachers how to build a music program filled with dedicated students and backed by a loyal community.

About the Author

Joseph Alsobrook is a middle and high school band director and the vice president of the Northeastern Oklahoma Band Directors Association. He lives in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 228 pages
• Publisher: Gia Publications; illustrated edition edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579991343
• ISBN-13: 978-1579991340
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #347,159 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should Be Required Reading For Any Teacher, April 18, 2004

By	David Johnson (Williams Bay, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Simple, easy to use ideas and strategies that address real-life in-the-classroom issues of student motivation, attrition, and creating enjoyable and energetic learning environments. I have been using only a small handful of ideas and strategies listed in this book (about 5 of them right now out of thousands) and it has made a noticeable difference in my classes. This book should be required reading for any music education major, beginning or veteran teacher. IT'S THAT GOOD!!!

The book is not preachy or touchy-feely at all. It's just full of awesome ideas and really gets to the heart of what makes students tick. Worth it's weight in gold!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for All Teachers--and Parents, too, October 8, 2002

By A Customer

PATHWAYS reaches the reader with practical, realistic ways to approach learning and growth. Though aimed at the secondary music educator, the book's philosophy and constructive ideas are
useful to all who teach or parent today's teenagers. The author's style is conversational, humorous, direct and extremely entertaining. It is a "how to" book that does not lecture or condemn. PATHWAYS illuminates teaching and enlightens the reader.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS A MUST READ!!!, September 27, 2002

By A Customer

This wonderfully written book will inspire you to become a better teacher. Joe Alsobrook writes from his heart, leaving you with bits of inspiration and heart felt wisdom on every single page. You will choose to become a better teacher after reading this book! You WILL become a better teacher because of this book! It will leave you with a whole new outlook about the possibilities of creating something special in your classroom and within your students.
This book is about so much more than the material we were taught in our college education courses! The author encourages us to reach beyond ourselves and be more than just educators with degrees. He suggests that we use our "gifts" to expand and enhance our student's learning experiences and he does so with much grace and experience.
Although the subject matter in this book is music, the book's contents provides inspiration in a unique format that all teachers, in all subject areas, will greatly benefit from. This book inspired me to reach beyond the expectations I've always had for myself as a teacher! Read this book and be inspired!