This bookâs for you! Itâs a cross between Chicken Soup for the Soul, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, and Conversations with God. If you liked any of those books, youâll love this one.
In The Band Directorâs Lessons About Life, author Donald Lee draws on his decades as both a band director and religion teacher to create modern-day parables from the classroom. People of any religious persuasionâor noneâwill be delighted and inspired by how these band-room vignettes shine a spiritual light on everyday experiences. The parables are short enough to read in the bathroom yet deep enough to ponder for days.
Every little event has a spiritual dimensionâtuning the flute section, a terrible performance, a broken clarinet, and even the ugly band uniforms. Youâll recognize the characters, chuckle at their misadventures, and maybe even learn something about yourself. If youâve been a kid, if you love music, this bookâs for you!
What People Are Saying About, "The Band Director's Lessons About Life". âIf you pick up this collection, consider that you found a treasure. I do. It both entertains me, and inspires me.â
Archbishop Gerard Pettipas, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Grouard-McLennan
âThe stories made me laugh. The reflections made me think. These lessons are for everyone.â
Joanne Byfield,
Journalist, Radio Host, TV Producer
âEvery chapter is a gem that helps one become a better person, a better student, and a better teacher. I will recommend this work to all my music education students. Bravo Donald!â
Dr. Tom Dust
Professor, University of Alberta
âIf you need a little boost in your life, this is the book for you.â
Neil Wilkinson, Past President - Toastmasters International