Beyond the Notes

After more than fifty years as a music educator and conductor, the legendary Paula Crider has experienced it all- the lows and the highs, the messes and the magnificence of teaching music at all levels. With love, wit, and sincerity, she now shares her hard-earned wisdom in this must-read for anyone who teaches music. There is something here for educators on every leg of the teaching journey. Crider' s conversational narrative begins with her unconventional student-teaching experience and moves through the essentials for music educators- everything from score study, rehearsal strategies, and conducting technique to classroom culture and teacher self-care. Not only does Crider touch on pedagogy, but she also discusses the often elusive ' secret ingredients' that turn notes on the page into meaningful musical experiences. Beyond the Notes proves Crider to be a role model of skill, artistry, passion, and purpose whose insight and experience will have readers returning to this book over and over.