{"product_id":"9781636987194","title":"The Balanced Band Director","description":"Author: Lesley Moffat\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781636987194\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Morgan James Publishing\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 14 Jan 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 140 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Balanced Band Director\u003c\/i\u003e is a reflective and instructional handbook aimed at music educators who juggle the demands of teaching and personal well-being.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Lesley Moffat, \u003ci\u003eThe Balanced Band Director\u003c\/i\u003e follows the success of her previous work, offering a lesson plan for thriving in the modern music classroom. This essential resource tackles the crucial aspect of setting boundaries for a balanced life, leveraging community support, and identifying and reaching goals for a successful music program. It imparts the wisdom of turning work into an act of love, dealing with inevitable challenging days, and the transformative power of feeling good in teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoffat emphasizes the importance of the teacher's physical state as a mirror of mental well-being and promotes trusting one's instincts in professional scenarios. With a mentorship tone, it guides music educators through creating a positive and focused classroom environment, underscoring the intrinsic link between reduced stress and improved educational outcomes. Unique in its approach, \u003ci\u003eThe Balanced Band Director\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the intersection of music education and emotional intelligence, offering strategies to enhance both teacher and student experiences in a world of increasing distractions and pressures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47922356289694,"sku":"ING-9781636987194","price":25.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781636987194.jpg?v=1782889430","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781636987194","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}