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A new title addressing the issue of teacher retention, this practical guide is full of "real-life" strategies and suggestions for coping with the challenges facing teachers today. An excellent resource for beginning teachers, it includes chapters on classroom management, relationships with colleagues and students, setting goals, curriculum, training, working with parents and the community, and the importance of staying musical. 2004. 144 pages. ISBN 1-56545-161-9.

#1679. $29.00/$21.75 MENC members

One of MENC's popular Spotlight series, this timely book focuses on topics involving recruitment and retention of music teachers, a crucial issue in these days of budget constraints. Arranged chronologically, it features a collection of articles from state journals focusing on issues such as mentoring, teacher shortages, burnout, and professional development options. 2004. 160 pages. ISBN 1-56545-162-7.

#1696. $26.00/$19.50 MENC members

This updated and expanded edition includes dozens of new and revised entries that reflect the changes in music career opportunities and required skills and training. A valuable resource for teachers and their students, college placement offices, and school libraries, and an indispensable guide for those eager to embark on a rewarding career path. 2000. 148 pages. ISBN 1-56545-133-3.

#1051. $18.00/$13.50 MENC members

This practical guide covers the challenges faced by beginning music teachers, district and state-sponsored mentoring and induction programs, alternative certification, and ideas for ongoing professional development. Based on the latest research, this book includes first-person accounts written by beginning music teachers and a state-by-state list of mentoring policies and programs. Edited by Colleen M. Conway, assistant professor of music at the University of Michigan. 2003. 216 pages. ISBN 1-56545-159-7.

#1674. $25.00/$18.75 MENC members

Topics covered include: Getting Organized; What to Do the First Day of Class; Planning a School Year Calendar; Managing Your Classroom; Checklist for General Music; Successful Practices; Designing and Running Effective Rehearsals; Indicators of an Effective Choral Rehearsal; Motivation and Discipline; Recruiting Students and Promoting Retention; Travel Tips; Six Different Sample Handbooks; Grading; Incorporating the National Standards into Your Teaching; Literature Lists; and much more! HTML format for use with IBM-compatible or Macintosh computers. Computer web-browser software required. ISBN 1-56545-114-7.

#3101. $11.00/$8.25 MENC members

This brochure outlines the essential steps for a successful college audition, including hints for college search, building a resume, skill development, and professional presence. Distribute these to all music students, at Tri-M conferences, or career day events. 2002. Sold in packs of 20 brochures.

#4025. $6.60/$4.95 MENC members

See page 11 for Tri-M Music Honor Society items.

This video, hosted by former MENC President Willie L. Hill, Jr., is designed for high school and college students. It introduces ten successful musical entrepreneurs who illustrate what it means to be a musician. A student discussion guide accompanies the video. 2002. 25 minutes.

#3076. $17.00/$12.75 MENC members

See Clearance section (page 30) for more selections

@ Recommended for text adoption

$ Suggested reading for school administrators

Four MENC publications are available as online "eBooks," through an arrangement with ECSMedia, Inc. These titles can be purchased as downloadable PDF documents, making them available immediately as electronic files, avoiding shipping time and expense. Once downloaded, the eBooks can be viewed and searched on the computer screen or printed.

Applications of Research in Music Technology by Berz and Bowman

A summary of research findings in instructional technology that relate to music education, with practical teaching methods and suggestions. 1994.

Opportunity to Learn Standards for Music Technology by the MENC Music Technology Task Force

Provides specific guidance to music teachers, administrators, and others who must determine how best to take advantage of new technologies in the ongoing effort to balance curriculum that meets the National Standards. 1999.

Spotlight on Technology in the Music Classroom by selected authors

This book can help music educators manage all aspects of technology in the music classroom. 2003.

Strategies for Teaching: Technology edited by Carolynn Lindeman

Includes teaching strategies based on the content and achievement standards with a focus on technology in the music classroom. 2002.

MENC members may find these eBooks on the MENC Web site at www.menc.org or the ECS Media Web site at http://www.ecsmedia.com/indivprods/MENCBooks/menc.shtml.

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