A Field Guide to Student Teaching in Music, Second Edition, serves as a practical guide for the music education student, one that recognizes the importance of effective coursework while addressing the unique field-based aspects of the music classroom.

Ann C. Clements is Professor of Music Education and Director of the Center for Pedagogy in Arts and Design at the Pennsylvania State University.

Sarah H. Watts is Assistant Professor of Music Education at the Pennsylvania State University.

Douglas C. McCall is a doctoral candidate at the Pennsylvania State University. He has spent two decades as a public-school choral music educator, researcher, church musician, and teacher mentor.

Introduction / Chapter 1: New Schools, New Environments / Chapter 2: Observation / Chapter 3: Curriculum and Lesson Planning / Chapter 4: Effective Teaching and Rehearsal Techniques / Chapter 5: Creating a Positive Learning Environment / Chapter 6: Program Organization / Chapter 7: Ethics, Professionalism, and Legal Issues / Chapter 8: Seeking Employment / Chapter 9: Continued Professional Growth