Author Description
Written By An Experienced And Diverse Lineup Of Veteran Jazz Educators, Teaching School Jazz Presents A Comprehensive Approach To Teaching Beginning Through High School-level Jazz. Thoroughly Grounded In The Latest Research, Chapters Are Supported By Case Studies Woven Into The Narrative. The Book Therefore Provides Not Only A Wealth Of School Jazz Teaching Strategies But Also The Perspectives And Principles From Which They Are Derived. The Book Opens With A Philosophical Foundation To Describe The Current Landscape Of School Jazz Education. Readers Are Introduced To Two Expert School Jazz Educators Who Offer Differing Perspectives On The Subject. The Book Concludes With An Appendix Of Recommended Audio, Visual, Digital, And Written Resources For Teaching Jazz. Accompanied By A Website Of Playing Exercises And Audio Examples, The Book Is Invaluable Resource For Pre- And In-service Music Educators With No Prior Jazz Experience, As Well As Those Who Wish To Expand Their Knowledge Of Jazz Performance Practice And Pedagogy.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the pedagogical challenges and instructional strategies required to effectively teach jazz performance within K-12 school settings. The authors, Chad West and Mike Titlebaum, leverage their extensive experience as veteran jazz educators to synthesize current research with practical classroom application. By grounding their arguments in both philosophical foundations and empirical evidence, they provide a framework that bridges the gap between theoretical jazz concepts and the realities of school-based music programs.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Pedagogical strategies for beginning through high school jazz ensembles
- Philosophical foundations of contemporary school jazz education
- Case studies illustrating real-world classroom scenarios
- Curated appendices of audio, visual, and digital teaching resources
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on school-based ensemble settings rather than private studio instruction
- It does not provide an exhaustive history of jazz music, focusing instead on performance pedagogy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for both pre-service and in-service music teachers who lack formal jazz training. Experts highlight the text for its balance of high-level pedagogical theory and accessible, actionable classroom exercises.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2019-01-01
ISBN-10:
0190462590
ISBN-13:
9780190462598
Jazz Pedagogy
Teaching Methods
Music Education
Instructional Design
Music theory