Schools and Instruction Books

I went through every page in this book twice, and believe it or not could not find a single things that I thought I would ever use. It was advertised as a book for grades 1-8, but I couldn't imagine ever using it with students older than, maybe, grade 5.

Even with my elementary kids, I couldn't imagine using this book. Most of the activities were either things I could have thought of myself, and/or just seemed plain "goofy." Actually, the book struck me (although it was not advertised this way) as a guide for substitutes who had little music background and didn't really know what to do when teaching a music class. Since that is not my situation, I found it vitually useless.

I use this a lot. Have not used eveything yet. It does not give a resource for recordings

If you don't already have this book, you need to get it! It has activities for special days throughout the year (even days you might have never known about). The material is well suited to any age and is well liked by the upper grades (which can sometimes be hard to find). The activities are easy to set up and usually fill up one class period. I highly reccommend investing in this book. It saved me my first year of teaching and I plan to use it for as many years as they'll let me teach

I attended Juilliard for one year and all I can say about this book is that every word is true. I enjoyed the book and would recommend it as a primer for any young person contemplating auditioning for Juilliard. It is not a place for the faint hearted.

This is NOT the best written book I've read. The style is actually a bit trite and tired. However, the information in this book is very informative and interesting. I think this book is essential reading for anyone interested in going to Juilliard, either for a degree or as part of their pre-college division. It's also a great read for people just interested in learning the "behind the scenes" of the school.

This description of life at one of the world's most famous music schools is remarkably accurate. The author explores the good and the bad, the wonderfully exciting and the surprisingly mundane, from entrance auditions to graduation juries. A great choice for those who really wish to know what Juilliard is like.

The school of Pennsylvania Impressionists' inventive approach to painting, in my opinion, gave way to an innovative American art movement. Their powerfully loose, fluid brush strokes and eye-catching palettes fashioned a refreshing artistic outlook that has spanned many generations. Thus proving "less is more".
This hardcover book captures each artist (including such noteworthy names as Garber, Redfield and Spencer to name a few) and outlines his history of work. The Pennsylvania Impressionists contains a wealth of art knowledge. From newcomers to P.I. enthusiasts, all will enjoy this immensely. An enjoyable read with attractive imagery. The author should be commended on writing such a thorough piece.

I had high hopes for this book in that it would offer full-color plates of some of the most beautiful American art, that of Pennsylvania impressionists. I was sorely disappointed and returned the book immediately. Why would anyone who appreciates such fine art want such a reference book that is mostly black and white plates that do not do the artwork justice?

Thomas Folk's book is possibly the only one of its kind. Well-researched, well-organized, well done! Of this subject, Folk must be the most knowledgable person today. If you want to share his knowledge on one of the most "American" art movements ever, read this book!

This a beautifully illustrated book that can introduce you to the major Russian painters. And--if you're like me--all of them before the early 20th century will be unknown to you. I've read a fair amount of the text. I've found it good background for someone who just wants to know a little about Russian art before visiting Moscow and St Petersburg. There are good plates of the most important paintings. It's easy to go online to find more biographical background and even more plates if you find artists that intrigue you. I wish the index were better. The book is organized by genres--portraits, historical paintings, landscapes, etc. If you're trying to find all the paintings--or commentary--on a single painter, it's a struggle. But that's a quibble. I'm very pleased with the book. It's useful as I'm doing background research for my trip. I'll love having it as a reference once I return.

the only reason to have this book is the images - huge and very high res, and the array itself is quite fascinating. however, if you read the text, your impression may be spoiled. I don't know if Mr. Leek has a PhD in Art History and whether he ever researched Russian art and history before; right there in the introduction the author (Mr.Leek) states that in 1913 the Romanov's celebrated the MILLENNIUM of their rule! Once I encounter nonsense of such sort, I will never treat the text under review as a trustworthy source and its author an expert. However, for such a low price I would buy this book just for the pics!

This book is certainly worth having in any collection of students of Russian art. While it is not terribly useful for any particular period and is a bit short on detailed information, it does accomplish the main purpose of having an overview of the various types and historical periods of Russian art. It has an excellent collection of color plates which speak for themselves and exhibit the various traditions. It has a very short section on post revolutionary Russian Impressionism and I found that useful, but for others who want an indepth look at any particular period or genre, it is pretty basic. Worth having for historical and tradition context, but for serious focus on a particular tradition, other books are more detailed. I'm happy I have it.

Patricia's approach with children is sensitive and perceptive. I found this book personally helpful with children in my studio. Ms. Campbell's approach encouraged me to ask my students questions and I was pleasantly surprised by their honest and passionate ideas about music. I changed my program in response to their ideas. I appreciated that Patricia interviewed students of different abilities not just elite performers. The main idea is that they all had a meaningful connection to their music-making activities.

I read this book for a music education class. The book is divided into three sections. The first section describes scenes the author witnessed in various schools; the second section describes one-on-one interviews with children about music; the third section makes recommendations for music teachers based on her ethnographic observations of children. The third section has some compelling ideas in it, and the first two sections support her ideas there. However, if I hadn't been required to read it, I wouldn't have gotten through the first two sections in order to benefit from the third.

I agree with an earlier review - check it out from library rather than investing in the book yourself.

I enjoyed this discussion of children's natural bent for improvisation. However, this isn't the kind of book you refer back to a lot later on. I would suggest getting it through your local University library.

By the way, if you are a University librarian and your school has a music education department, you should definitely get this book!

Take almost 2 months to receive the product but it is a good item with excellent condition

Even though I don't practice the Suzuki method, I still use the music, and I have found this a good way to learn the pieces. After several months of listening to this, my cello skills have improved, and I have discovered that listening to the tracks makes playing them easier.

I ordered this expecting what I consider a cd-rom, perhaps pictures of the sheet music, explanations/instructions for the student, something other than just music; however, this is not the case. This is just simply a music CD. In that respect, it is a fine CD, as it allows our daughter to hear how the Suzuki songs should sound on the cello, but be warned, it is not interactive.

Now in a newly expanded and updated second edition, "Windows On Learning: Documenting Young Children's Work" is the collaborative work of educational consultant Judy Harris Helm, educational resource specialist Sallee Beneke, and classroom teacher Kathy Steinheimer (Valseka Hinton Early Childhood Education Center). "Windows On Learning" provides teachers with a proven method for collecting, analyzing and displaying children's work at school. Instructions are provided that will easily enable principles, curriculum coordinators, and Head Start personnel how to develop children's portfolios to share with parents or for assessing children's academic performance. Replete with examples, illustrations, and basic information on incorporating standards into documentation, "Windows On Learning" also discusses how to analyze and talk about documentation in professional learning communities and teams. There is even cogent information on preparing teacher portfolios. Of special note is the "Movie Theater Project, a literacy-rich project from an inner-city pre-kindergarten classroom. "Windows On Learning" is strongly recommended as a resource for any educator involved with documenting the academic and classroom performance of children preschool through second grade.

This book is a very useful tool for learning different types of documenting techniques. There are pictures, graphs and examples of documenting a child's work. It's worth buying if you are going to be working in a classroom!

Not a very good tool unless you have other supporting data to aid with this book. Nothing new. Not worth it.

Product came on time. It was priced much lower than the school's preferred book company!

I never want to have to look at this garbage again...

Michael Pennock has done it again--he brings morality to a fast-paced contemporary world. Truly inspirational.

Bert Geer Phillips and the Taos Art Colony provides a comprehensive examination of the life and work of Taos art colony founder Bert Phillips within the larger context of late 19th and early 20th century American art. The book is comprised of a series of thematic essays by two preeminent Southwest art historians, Julie Schimmel and Robert R. White. The book is richly illustrated and meticulously documented, and includes valuable apendices including Phillips' exhibition records, a complete catalogue of known works, letters and essays by Phillips. An indispensible book for any student of the Taos Society of Artists and the history of the Taos art colony.

Bert Geer Phillips is my great grandfather. I anticipated and waited for this book to be published for a very long time. I know that Phillips estranged son and his wife financed this particular piece of work. My only memory of Ralph in Taos was at my Grandmothers funeral when he came to inventory the paintings that were being left to my father. This book is a very limited and rather clinical look at an extraordinary artist. The book reads more as a tribute to Bert Phillips son Ralph. Ralph was not an artist nor did he spend any of his adult years in Taos. When Mr. Phillips visited San Diego (his sons home) he stayed in a hotel near Balboa Park. His paintings hang in Anthonys Seafood Restaurant a favorite of Mr. Phillips. This book contains very little personal insight nor in depth historical facts of Phillips life. Often is reads more like a technical locator for the existing Phillips works. Mention of Phillips daughter Margo and her Son are nowhere to be found. These were the individuals who truly knew Bert Geer Phillips. Better books are available. None of the other books pertaining to Phillips were comissioned by members of his family.

This book has helped me learn to make armatures and also details like dog noses and eyes. Great book !

While the book only has 25 breeds, it has many differnet shapes and sizes. The sketching pattern displayed is a wonderful tool for begginer artists. My daughter sat down with the book and had a well done skectch of our family dog in under an hour, with shading, and colors.

While the book does show how to draw a few dog breeds, not enough are included. Also, the instructions are specific to certain poses, rather than including some dog anatomy lessons. Once the few how-tos are done there really isn't a need to refer to this book. There are other better and more inclusive how to draw dogs books available.