Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- About This Book -- Acknowledgments -- National Standards for Music Education -- Part I: TIPS THAT ESTABLISHEFFECTIVE PRACTICEWITH STUDENTS -- Tip 1: Focus on Children -- Tip 2: Maintain Perspective -- Tip 3: Expose Students to All Genres of Music -- Tip 4: Not Everyone Wants to Be a Music Major -- Tip 5: Teach Students How to Listen -- Tip 6: Create Independent Sight-readers -- Tip 7: Encourage Solo and Ensemble Participation -- Tip 8: Teach Students to Conduct -- Tip 9: Teach Theory and History -- Tip 10: Teach Showmanship -- Tip 11: Teach Career Opportunities -- Part II: TIPS THAT SUPPORT RECRUITMENT -- Tip12: Set Realistic Recruitment Goals and Collect Data -- Tip 13: Work Closely with Classroom Teachers -- Tip 14: Partner with the Local MusicDealers -- Establish Expectations -- Tip 15: Create a Standing-Room-OnlyRecruitment Meeting -- Tip 16: Recruitment Must Be Ongoing -- Tip 17: Kids Don't Learn at the Same Rate -- Part III: TIPS THAT ENHANCE INSTRUCTION -- Tip 18: Refine Your Philosophy -- Tip 19: Know What You Want andHow You Are Going to Get There -- Tip 20: Teach for a Standing Ovation -- Tip 21: Be the First at Each Rehearsaland the Last to Leave -- Tip 22: Start Class on Time -- Tip 23: Stay within Established Timesfor After-School Rehearsals -- Tip 24: Plan Ahead (It's Not the Kids' FaultThat It Rained All Week) -- Tip 25: Speed Kills -- Tip 26: You Want Students to RespectYou More Than Like You -- Tip 27: Be a Master Motivator -- Tip 28: Teach Students to BeCompetitive and Accountable -- Tip 29: Remove Stereotypes -- Tip 30: Take Charge of Your Schedule -- Tip 31: Learn Everyone's Name -- Tip 32: Learn How to Treat Students Fairly -- Tip 33: Be on the Lookout for Bullies -- Tip 34: Limit Your "Okays" -- Tip 35: Teach the Standards -- Tip 36: Utilize Technology -- Tip 37: Assess Student Progress.

Tip 38: Never Give More ThanThree Directions at a Time -- Tip 39: Don't Rehearse the ViolinsWhile the Trombones Wait -- Tip 40: Don't Stand in the Same Place -- Tip 41: Continuously Improve Classroom Management -- Tip 42: Take a Course in Counseling -- Tip 43: Encourage Private Lessons -- Tip 44: Record Private Lessons -- Summary: Another Perspective on Instructionand Professional Performance -- Part IV: TIPS THAT ENHANCETHE PROFESSION -- Tip 45: Be an Advocate for the Arts -- Tip 46: Understand the Child of Poverty -- Tip 47: Promote the "Mozart Effect" -- Tip 48: Learn the Value of Public Relations -- Tip 49: Invite the Mayor to Conduct -- Tip 50: Befriend and Respect the Custodians -- Tip 51: Be Active in Your Community -- Tip 52: Write Grants -- Tip 53: Never Underestimate a Booster Club -- Tip 54: Create a Program for Performances -- Tip 55: Train Volunteers and Chaperones -- Tip 56: Sing, Dance, Create, and Perform -- Tip 57: Teach Audience Etiquette -- Tip 58: Pay Your Accompanists -- Tip 59: Understand the Needs of theMiddle School Adolescent -- Tip 60: Get Along with the Coaches -- Tip 61: Engage the Community -- Tip 62: Make Ethical Decisions -- Tip 63: Organize Productive Fundraisers -- Tip 64: Learn How to Ask Questions -- Tip 65: Show Your Passion and Pride -- Tip 66: Create High-QualityMusic with Preschoolers -- Tip 67: Emphasize the Multiple Intelligences -- Part V: TIPS FOR PERSONAL GROWTH -- Tip 68: Have a Life Outside School and Spend QualityTime with Your Family -- Tip 69: Don't Smoke -- Tip 70: Keep Fit -- Tip 71: Eat a Balanced Diet -- Tip 72: Don't Miss SchoolUnless You Are Really Sick -- Tip 73: Maintain a Positive Attitude -- Tip 74: Don't Overlook the Little Details -- Tip 75: Don't Write Memos While Angry -- Tip 76: Commiserate, But Be Careful Where -- Tip 77: Know When to Leave.

Tip 78: Avoid the Dumb MistakesThat Can Get You Fired -- Part VI: TIPS FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH -- Tip 79: Organize the Music Room and Office -- Tip 80: Write Notes, Return Phone Calls,and Reply to E-Mail -- Tip 81: Learn How to Deal withConflict and Show Restraint -- Tip 82: Prepare Your Students and Yourself for the Future -- Tip 83: Know Your Audience -- Tip 84: Don't Procrastinate -- Tip 85: Avoid the "Geek" Stereotype -- Tip 86: Build a Team withinthe Music Department -- Tip 87: Always Make Your Principal Look Good -- Tip 88: Observe Each Other -- Tip 89: Guard against Burnout -- Tip 90: Read -- Tip 91: Give Professional Presentations -- Tip 92: Find a Mentor -- Tip 93: Perform -- Tip 94: Continually Improve Your Stage Presence -- Tip 95: Collaborate and Network -- Tip 96: Avoid the Status-Quo Syndrome -- Tip 97: Improve Your Leadership Skills -- Tip 98: Invest in Professional Attire -- Tip 99: Take Piano Lessons -- Tip 100: Take Classes and Attend Workshops -- Tip 101: Be Active in State and National Associations -- Thanking My Music Teachers -- Coda -- References and Recommended Readings -- About the Author.