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K-12 Resources: Book Reviews

been proven and developed by one chapter shares thoughts on how a has shared and mentored numerous
of Dr. Peterson’s mentors, Dr. Clif- music educator can create a safe outstanding choral music teachers.
ford K. Madsen of Florida State space in their classroom and strat- This text certainly will help pre-
University, have been thoughtfully egies for vocal approaches regard- pare future music educators to be
laid out to execute in the classroom. ing the trans and non-binary singer. ready for the contemporary cho-
The author includes a process to In addition to the outstanding ral classroom and should be con-
formulate, refine, and articulate and inspiring textbook, companion sidered by programs that prepare

a philosophy of music education resources, including posters for mu- future music educators. However,
that can help the music educator sicianship development and online it should not be limited to teach-
to stay on track to be intentional links for continuing development er preparation, as the usefulness
in every aspect of their choral pro- of the text and materials, are avail- of the ideas and materials extend
gram. Finally, Peterson engaged Dr. able through a registration link. well beyond teacher training and
William Sauerland to contribute The approaches and philoso- can serve as an excellent inspira-
a chapter on the needs, thoughts, phies behind the organization and tion, refresher, and resource for the
and approaches to the much-need- thought of this compilation have already engaged choral music ed-
ed considerations for inclusion been eff ectively utilized and proven ucator who desires to continue to
and issues of gender identity. This in many classrooms, as Dr. Peterson grow and develop in their craft.

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