Written by veteran music educator Peter J. Perry, Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers presents a collection of practical tips to help today's school music ensemble director incorporate and implement technology in all aspects of large ensemble instruction. This go-to guide offers specific methods for the use of technology in ensemble instruction, identifies applicable technologies, and details proven ways to successfully use those technologies in instruction. Tips throughout the book vary in type and complexity, allowing directors of all technical abilities to use the book effectively to meet the unique needs of their ensembles and students. They also offer content-specific examples for technologies in band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and chorus instruction, as well as emerging ensemble settings such as percussion ensembles, guitar ensembles, rock bands, a capella groups, and iPad ensembles. With a special focus on current technologies including mobile devices, Technology Tips
for Ensemble Teachers is a timely and useful resource for directors as students and classrooms become ever more technology-oriented.
Industry Reviews
"Technology Tips for Ensemble Teachers, is a goldmine of exactly what the title promises. Music teachers with a wide range of technical abilities and needs will all find something within these pages to up their game without overwhelming them...it's a must-have resource!" -- Hollis Taylor, Violinist, composer, alternative styles reviewer and ornithologist. An Australia Research Council Future Fellow at Macquarie University, Australian Strings
Association
"This is an invaluable resource for anyone running an ensemble of any kind, and there are plently of useful tips whether you are new to incorporating technology into your teaching or already have some experience. Highly recommended." -- Carla Rees, PAN
"A unique balance of art and technology. Peter J. Perry shows the heart of a musician, the voice of a master teacher, and the mind of a futurist. His tips and strategies will surely change music teaching and learning for generations to come." -- Darla S. Hanley, Dean of the Professional Education Division, Berklee College of Music
"Peter J. Perry has created a must-have resource for the use of technology for the music educator. This book explores the use of technology as a tool for instruction, assessment, and everything in between. This book is a worthwhile addition to any music teacher's collection, mine included!" -- Jeffrey M. Tedford, Assistant Chair of the Department of Music and Director of Orchestras, Grove City College