GIA Music Education Catalog ? 2011 - GIA Publications

Instrumental Music
Mr. Holland on the Rebound
Trey Reely
Foreword by Peter Loel Boonshaft
Roll James Thurber, Woody Allen, Art Buchwald, and Dave
Barry into a single person and make him a band director in
Arkansas, then give him a regular column in The Instrumentalist
magazine. The result is chuckling, chortling, and out-and-out
guffawing as author Trey Reely present the trials and rewards
of band directing in his unique, rambunctious style.
On page after page, Reely has us nodding “it’s true, it’s
true” with funny, pithy essays like “The Unwritten Rules of
Band” (When you make a mistake, glare at your neighbor),
“Top Excuses for not Practicing” (My reed is cracked and I don’t have any money
to buy a new one on account of the iPod I bought.” Or “If I get better than Joey
he won’t let me be his girlfriend anymore.” Or “I do better if I don’t practice”.),
“Band Directors Are from Mars, Football Coaches Are from Venus,” and plenty of
instructional, conceptual, conducting, and rehearsal tips.
More than 37 illustrated articles chock full of laughter and wisdom await you
from the author of Mr. Holland on the Edge.
Trey Reely is Director of Bands at Paragould High School in Paragould, Arkansas.
He has a regular column in The Instrumentalist magazine.
G-7647 Quality paperback, illustrated, 204 pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.95
Mr. Holland on the Edge
Trey Reely
“Those who study communication say that humor is
the shortest distance between two people. Prepare
yourself for some hearty laughing; you’ll quickly
identify with many of the anecdotes by an author who
walks his talk.”
—Tim Lautzenheiser
Join band humorist Trey Reely for a fresh and sometimes poignant look at the life
of a band director. Having problems with marching band season? Read “Everything
You Wanted to Know about Football But Were Afraid to Ask a Cheerleader” for
an instant “fix.” Need some advice on matters musical and otherwise? Make sure
to turn to “From the Files of Dear Abby.” The veritable Dave Barry of band, Trey
Reely can tell a tale that hits just the right note—keep a copy handy for an instant
laugh!
G-6902 Quality paperback, extensively illustrated, 175 pages .......... $12.95
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