Music Performance Theory

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Music Performance Theory: Connecting Music Theory to Performance to Enhance Musicianship is a book designed to connect music theory with the music your ensemble plays. This book is instrument-based and explains the theory students need to know to play their music with a high level of understanding and expressiveness. Many current theory books focus on theory in isolation with little connection to the actual music students are playing; Music Performance Theory, however, illuminates how theory connects to music. The series has two levels, beginning/middle school, and a more advanced series for high school that can be used in AP music theory class. A teacher manual provides ideas about teaching theory from the podium, as well as a variety of rehearsal strategies and assessments that can be tailored to your students’ needs. Step-by-step instructions about how to write performance, written, and listening tests using Finale or Sibelius are included.

Contact us today to find out how soon you can order our new book on music performance theory. We proudly serve customers throughout the United States and Canada.

About the Authors

• Paul Kimpton

A music educator for 33 years, Paul Kimpton has authored some of the most influential books in music education. He is a valued clinician on music curriculum, assessment, teaching methods, grading, and conducting throughout the United States and Canada. He has served on the advisory board of the Illinois High School Association and received the Outstanding Music Educator Award from the National Federation of High Schools. In addition to a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Music Education, Kimpton has certifications in guidance and counseling and school administration. Most recently, he is a contributing author to The Oxford Handbook of Assessment Policy and Practice in Music Education.

• Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton

Ann Kaczkowski Kimpton has been an assistant principal for curriculum and instruction, a department chair for literacy, and teacher. She has co-authored several books on music education with her husband, Paul, and written four novels for the Adventures with Music series where musicians are the heroes. She has given numerous presentations and workshops at the local, state, and national levels on curriculum writing for music education, literacy and its connection to music. Additionally, she is a French horn player and color guard specialist.