Tempo Press

Authors: Kathleen DeBerry Brungard, Michael Alexander, Sandra Dackow
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Teacher Manual

Expressive Sight-Reading for Orchestra offers a sequential approach to teaching sight-reading in the string ensemble. Applicable to performing ensembles from middle school through high school, it provides a comprehensive curriculum for group sight-reading instruction.

Features:

• Over 45 sequenced sight-reading pieces arranged for string orchestra by Michael Alexander and Sandra Dackow
• Sight-Reading notes for the teacher written for each arrangement by Kathleen DeBerry Brungard
• Materials organized into 12 units which progressively address bowing styles, rhythms, meter, and key (D, G, and C Major; b, e, and a minor)
• Pre-test/Post-test in each unit for assessing individual student progress

Units 1-6 contain:

• Rhythm reading exercises
• Scale warm-ups
• A unison reading
• 4-6 orchestra readings (Violin I & II, Viola, Cello & Bass)

Units 7-12 each contain:

• Scale warm-ups for each piece
• Longer orchestra readings