Percussion Education Reads 9/30/16

Wow, summer flew by and now it is Fall. Where does the time go? It has been a couple of months since the last Percussion Education Summer Edition. During this time, I have read a lot of great articles and books. I would also love to hear what you have been reading. Please let me know. Here’s my list:

ESSA: Education Department Releases Guidance on Teachers by Alyson Klein
The ESSA legislation replaces No Child Left Behind and advocates funding for a well-rounded education, including arts and music. Also check out the ESSA Resource Guide from Yamaha.

How to Make the Most of Your To-Do List: 7 Styles to Try by Amanda Zantal-Wiener

This Guy Documented His First Week Of Work At Target & It’s Hilarious by Olivia Harrison

Great Writers on the Power of Music by Maria Popova

How Muscle Memory Works and How It Affects Your Success by Adam Dachis

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Dr. Dave Gerhart, Artist Relations Partner for the Yamaha Corporation and freelance percussionist is a nationally recognized performer, composer, and educator. Dr. Gerhart, originally from Fairfield, California, holds a D.M.A. from the University of Southern California, M.M. in Percussion Performance and Instrumental Conducting and a B.M. in Music Education from California State University, Long Beach.

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