ABSTRACT
The selection of quality repertoire is one of the most important and challenging responsibilities that band directors face, and many believe that well-chosen repertoire is key to creating a strong curricular framework for band programs (Battisti, 1995; Cramer, 1997; Reynolds, 2000). Additionally, the National Standards for Music Education (MENC, 1994) emphasize the importance of performing exemplary music works. A variety of resources to assist with repertoire selection are available such as Best Music for High School Band (Dvorak, Grechesky & Ciepluch, 1993), the National Band Association (NBA) Selective Music List (2001), Teaching Music Through Performance in Band, Volumes 1-6 (Miles, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2007), repertoire lists compiled by experts such as Kreines (1989) and Reynolds (n.d.), as well as various state festival repertoire lists. Wind band professionals including Battisti (1995), Cramer (1997), Del Borgo (1988), Kohut & Grant (1990), McBeth (1990) and Ostling (1978) have suggested objective criteria for choosing quality wind band repertoire.
