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How to teach Whole-class instrumental lessons presents 50 diverse ideas for teachers of every instrument. The ideas are concise, easy to implement and tackle everything from repertoire to behaviour management. Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned practitioner, this practical handbook offers fresh and varied ways to invigorate lessons with any group.

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'This is a book for music teachers, written by two expert practitioners, who live and breathe classroom music. It is firmly rooted in everyday practice, but at the same time invites the reader to think, as well as act. It contains numerous practical ideas honed in the daily professional work of the music class. There will be something here for every music teacher to do, as well as to reflect on. This book should be on every music teacher's reading list! It would also be helpful to share with SLT as to why music is different from other subjects.' Martin Fautley, Professor of Education at Birmingham City University 'Read this book to put yourself in a vibrant music department with two of our finest music teachers. This book combines stimulating ideas for classroom use and ways of supporting students' musical development beyond the classroom. Everyone involved in music education will find much of value in these pages and ideas they are sure to want to make their own. Recommended!' David Ashworth, Music Education Consultant 'What the one hundred ideas communicate is the living dynamic of a music department buzzing with ideas, action and above all else music making that has meaning and purpose. And here generously shared in a way that secondary school music teachers will immediately identify with ... [A]n exceptionally comprehensive resource that will help sustain readers through their own ongoing search for a worthwhile music education. The authors are to be congratulated on creating what is an original contribution to the vitality of music in the secondary school.' John Finney, former Senior Lecturer in Music Education at the University of Cambridge

'Instrumental music teachers should all have a copy of this book in their instrument cases! It provides a good range of activities, but also outlines the thinking behind them, and supports progression and development too. We have been waiting for a book like this, and this one certainly fits the bill - and does so very well indeed.' - Professor Martin Fautley, Birmingham City University 'This fantastic book is just what is needed for the inexperienced or aspiring whole class ensemble teacher, and will be a welcome addition for those with more experience as well. There is much sage advice, based on Kay's many years of experience in teaching WCET and running education workshops and teacher training. Covering a wide range of important subjects, from setting up the space and preparing to play through to building a curriculum, planning a lesson and teaching creatively and musically, the writing is well grounded and up-to-date in its pedagogies and professional practices.' - Tim Palmer, Head of Music Education, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance

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Kay Charlton is a trumpet player, educator and composer and is Music Manager at a primary school in South-East London, where she teaches Key Stage 2 music, brass and whole-class instrumental lessons. She is a contributor to Music Teacher Magazine and has written resources for LSO Discovery and LPO Creative Classrooms. She has been guest lecturer on instrumental tuition at Leeds College of Music and Trinity Laban and she regularly delivers workshops at conferences.

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