~Not sure why this isn’t working as a parent page! There are two others that link to this one… but apparently not at the moment. So I’ve just listed them at the bottom.~
A few years back I made the off-handed comment to someone that “I don’t read” which was true because they were talking about reading for pleasure. I haven’t read for pleasure for… well… quite some time. The only things I had been reading at the time had not been for pleasure but for work or school or school work. Since moving here and not teaching, I’ve actually had some time to read. And! AND I actually enjoy it! Who would have thunk it?
So – this is what I have read*or am in the process of reading† or have read and continue to go back to once in a while‡. Some have been work/school related but that’s kinda a habit that’s hard to break. I’m definitely not a one book at a time reader – maybe I have ADD.
For Work
*Battisti, Frank K. (2007). On becoming a conductor: Lessons and meditations on the art of conducting. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications.
†Burch-Pesses, Michael (2008). Canadian band music: A qualitative guide to Canadian composers and their works for band. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications.
*Fennell, Frederick (2008). A conductor’s interpretive analysis of masterworks for band. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications.
‡Raessler, Kenneth R. (2001). Aspiring to excel: Leadership initiatives for music educators. Chicago: GIA Publications.
*Saminsky, Lazare (1958). Essentials of conducting. London: Dobson Books Ltd.
*Williamson, John E. (2008). Rehearsing the band. Galesville, MD: Meredith Music Publications.
For Fun
‡Benhrendt, Greg & Tuccillo, Liz (2004). he’s just not that into you: The no-excuses truth to understanidng guys. New York: Simon Spotlight Entertainment.
†Ferrucci, Piero (2007). The power of kindness: The unexpected benefits of leading a compassionate life. New York: Penguin Group.
†Hesse, Herman (1951). Siddhartha. New York: New Directions Publications Corporation.
*McLaren, Kaya (2008). Church of the dog. New York: Penguin Books.
†Rushby, Allison (2004). Friday night cocktails. New York: Kensington Books.
‡Wilde, Stuart (1990). The secrets of life. Taos, New Mexico: White Dove International, Inc.
