Modern band is a term used to describe popular music education in schools and is increasingly incorporated in K-12 and pre-service music teacher education programs. The Modern Band Handbook shines a light on the practices and perspectives of modern band music teachers from across K-12 and higher education and gives practical advice on how to incorporate modern band into music classrooms. Written by forty-three K-12 teachers and music education faculty members from across the USA, The Modern Band Handbook consists of lesson plans with pedagogical approaches, activities, assignments, and lesson objectives, accompanied by additional resources on the companion website.