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In honour of International Women's Day tomorrow, we would like to share some excellent reference books written by woman authors!

🎵 Through My Music - Myra Rhoden
Through my music, I can do anything! This is the inspiring message Myra Rhoden and an impressive list of contributing authors are sending to the next generation of leaders with this powerful collection of stories, advice, and practical wisdom.
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🎵 Expressive Musicianship - Shelley Jagow
This method presents interpretative suggestions to enhance ensemble musicianship for band directors and students.
https://musicdirect.ca/product/expressive-musicianship-teachers-manual-jagow/

🎵 Beyond the Notes - Paula Crider
There is something here for educators on every leg of the teaching journey. Crider’s conversational narrative begins with her unconventional student-teaching experience and moves through the essentials for music educators—everything from score study, rehearsal strategies, and conducting technique to classroom culture and teacher self-care.
https://musicdirect.ca/product/beyond-the-notes-crider/

🎵 Realizing Diversity - Karen Howard
Some of you may have seen Karen at this past Music Conference Alberta!
Realizing Diversity by Karen Howard is a groundbreaking and practical resource for crafting diverse and anti-bias music education in classrooms, ensembles, and studios at all levels—from preschool to university and community settings.
https://musicdirect.ca/product/realizing-diversity-karen-howard/

🎵 GO ON, Tell Your Story! - LaToya A. Webb and Julia L. Baumanis
A powerful collection of real-life stories told by trailblazing women band directors of varied experiences and identities about the world of professional music and conducting.
https://musicdirect.ca/product/go-on-tell-your-story/

🎵 Women in Wind Band - Erin Keeton-Howard and Meghan Wagner
Written as a guide for discussion and reflection amongst music educators, Women in Wind Band thoughtfully looks at why female-identifying band directors are still a minority in the field and what can be done about it.
https://musicdirect.ca/product/women-in-wind-band-erin-keeton-howard-meghan-wagner/