Meredith Music announced the publication of Rehearsing the High School Band, by Stephen Meyer. ISBN 978-1-57463-439-6, $19.95. Directors included in this book represent a sampling of individuals from different areas of the country, each of whom has taught under unique and diverse circumstances.They represent the ‘best of the best’ with years of experience in public and Catholic schools having earned national recognition for their programs including performances at the Midwest Clinic.
Together, they impart their wisdom, love, and passion for music, sharing their unique experiences with readers:
• Greg Bimm, director of bands, Marian Catholic High School, Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Bill Eicher, director of bands, Clarence High School, Clarence, New York
• David Gorham, former director of bands, Owasso High School in Owasso, Oklahoma
• Roy Holder, former director of bands, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, Virginia
• Gary Markham, former supervisor of instrumental music, Cobb County School District, Marietta, Georgia
• Stephen Meyer, former director of bands, Clear Creek High School, League City, Texas
• Richard Saucedo, former director of bands at Carmel High School in Carmel, Indiana
• Tom Shine, former director of bands, Duncanville Independent School District, Duncanville, Texas
• Paula Thornton, former director of bands, Buchholz High School, Gainesville, Florida
• Frank Troyka, former director of bands at Berkner High School, Dallas, Texas
• David W. Vandewalker, former director of bands, Harrison High School, Cobb County, Georgia
• Bill Watson, director of fne arts, Lewisville Independent School, Lewisville, Texas meredithmusic.com