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Alfred's IPA Made Easy (A Guidebook for the International Phonetic
Alphabet)—Anna Wentlent. This handy guidebook is an easy reference for the
symbols used in IPA: what they look like and how they are pronounced. Example
words for every symbol are included in English, Latin, Italian, German, French, and
Spanish. An online resource includes recorded demonstrations of every sound. A clear
and concise tool for singing in foreign languages, equally useful in the choir room and
the vocal studio.
10457893 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
The Conductor's Toolbox (Transforming Yourself as Musician and
Conductor)—Richard Sparks. In this concise yet insightful volume, Richard Sparks
draws from years of experience in the professional choral world and from his time
teaching at two leading universities to help choral conductors transform their craft and
create truly artful experiences. He gains inspiration from legendary college basketball
coach John Wooden and shares striking and refreshing parallels between coaching
sports teams and conducting music ensembles. Highlights include: assessing yourself
and your choir; using modeling; developing good habits in yourself and your choir;
learning and teaching new skills; rehearsing more efficiently; teaching fundamental
elements of music; selecting repertoire that improves your choir's skills; improving
your planning and pacing of rehearsals. This book is for the young conductor starting
out who wants to build a truly solid craft. It is also for the experienced conductor who
wonders how to move to the next level, re-energize, and grow.
10985387 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
The Creative Use of Descants in Worship—Hal Hopson.
The Creative Use of Descants is fairly self-explanatory in that it contains 199 descants
for various hymns! There is also a section that gives suggestions for how to write one's
own descants. Texts were omitted since they vary from hymnal to hymnal, and many
times sopranos find it easier to sing on "Ah." Regardless of denominational affiliation,
or which hymnal you are using, this is a resource that will contain a multitude of
descants you will be able to use. This is a "must" for every church music library. It is
just that good!
3214533 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
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The Creative Use of Handbells in Worship—Hal Hopson.
This is the first in a planned series of texts from one of today's leading composers/
arrangers of church music. Mr. Hopson gives us a wealth of "tried and true"
suggestions taken from his years as a practitioner directly involved with music for
worship. The book is divided into two main sections entitled Enlivening Worship
Through Handbells and The Creative Use of Handbells in Hymnsinging. Each section
is filled with useful hints and specific examples which directors of choirs of any size or
level of experience will find invaluable. Complete with authorized reproducible pages of
bell music, this is a working manual that every director should have in their possession.
5603642 Book Reproducible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
The Creative Use of Organ in Worship—Hal Hopson.
This is an incredible resource, one that deserves to be in every church music
library and one that every organist can use each and every week! Divided into two
parts, Part One includes ways to use the organ creatively in worship. Included is
a list of modulations from all keys to G Major for the singing of The Doxology (Old
Hundredth) as well as five reharmonizations of The Doxology in both version of note
values. Part One also includes a mini-course in improvising hymntunes for use as
preludes, offertories and postludes, hymn introductions, hymn interludes, hymn
harmonizations and hymn codas. Part Two is an extensive resource of over 250 hymn
reharmonizations. Without question, this is an organist's "must!"
8024275 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
Diction—John Moriarty. This text book for singers is a comprehensive guide to
the pronunciation of Italian, French, Ecclesiastical Latin and German, in an approach
developed for diction classes. It is thorough, scholarly, yet practical and easy-to-use.
The pronunciation guides are provided for Italian, French and German languages
through the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet, along with 81 exercises
for singing them. New to this edition are 36 audio tracks provided by the author
containing all of the exercises. These audio tracks are available as free downloads.
4525291 Book with online audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.00
l Foundations of Conducting Technique—Frank Eychaner.
A comprehensive beginning conducting text - complete with pictures, online videos,
and supplemental conducting etudes - to facilitate the development of a clear and
expressive conducting technique. This volume addresses three major areas for
beginning conductors: gestural technique, score study, and leadership. Included are
music etudes to help students develop the technical skills of the conductor. A major
contribution to conducting pedagogy and an extraordinary resource that distills the
essence of effective conducting gesture.
11203497 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
Igniting Choral Resources—Michael Kemp.
Using his innovative concept of unique musical focuses, Michael Kemp lays out a
sequential set of pedagogical steps in teaching a score and incorporating stylistic,
historical, and analytical information to shape the work in terms of vocal tone and
rhythmic articulation. Kemp has included 17 carefully annotated choral scores, including
works by Praetorius, Handel, Luboff, and Alonso.
10779647 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
Inside the Choral Rehearsal—James Jordan.
This book explores both the philosophy and practical application of audiation
development for choral ensembles with the goal of contributing to a lifelong acquisition
of musical skill and audiation. James Jordan has spent 35 years developing these
applications of Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory. This book provides its
readers with new rehearsal techniques, approaches to aural literacy, philosophies
for teaching aural literacy, philosophies for teaching the essential elements of
musicianship, understanding of space audiation, and much more.
10826301 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95
Managing Music Ministry (Beyond Notes and Chords)—
Stephen Petrunak & Randall Phillips. This book confronts the everyday issues faced
by those managing a church music program. Divided into two sections, it covers not
only the management of a music program but also the musical and nonmusical issues
a music director encounters. Petrunak guides readers through the management of
people, conflicts, financial resources, and time while Fr. Phillips considers the spiritual
elements of leading a music ministry. This book is a practical, insightful guide for
anyone managing a church music program.
10492250 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
New Songs of Celebration Render—ed. C. Michael Hawn.
This book explores the essential yet profoundly diverse role congregational song plays
across cultures and denominations. Hawn calls all who lead worship to consider the
variety and wealth of congregational music available to the church. There is a CD
included with examples of a huge variety of traditions and styles. This is a must have
for those concerned with helping your congregation worship in this modern age.
10617766 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42.95
Proclaim the Gospel in Song—Alan Hommerding.
For use by choirs and music ensembles before or after rehearsals, or in preparation
for worship. This book contains prayers that follow rhythms of the major seasons of
the liturgical year, with a focus on the mission of the Church in the world. A useful and
meaningful resource.
10630432 Spiral-Bound Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Rejuvenating Senior Voices—Michael Kemp.
Can older singers learn new techniques to help them sing in a healthier way? This
excellent book proves that the aging can improve their singing through the use of
warm-ups and stronger vocal techniques. Chapters focus on posture, breath support,
intonation, blend, greater expressivity, and tone. A timely and valuable resource!
10554486 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
10737995 Paperback Book Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50
l Restore Our Song (A Resource for Restarting Your Choir)—
Lee Dengler & Susan Naus Dengler. With the shutdown of choirs in 2020 and the
prediction of their return in 2021, directors and choirs are looking towards that exciting
re-birth. This new reproducible resource offers a packed "toolbox" of ideas to help
restart your choir - while hopefully even re-building it to new heights. Ideas include an
opening "kick-off" fellowship and service; devotions on the themes of deliverance and
renewal; easy anthem suggestions to get the choir back in shape quickly; service ideas
including a hymn sing; recruitment tips; a simple chorus for choir and congregation
titled Restore Our Song, and more.
11319359 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
