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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2016 Publications) lNew for 2016 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 224 director resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director n Complete Madrigal Dinner BookePaul Brandvik. A successful Madrigal Dinner is a composite endeavor of several artistic disciplines. Here is an excellent resource for any production team that is considering a Medieval feast-traditionally done to welcome the Christmas season. There are dozens of suggestions for the music, of course, but this production guide also includes a wealth of information on food service providers, menu, costumes, props, character roles, sets, lighting, and publicity. Two complete scripts are presented for the entertainment of the guests, with ceremonial music for instrumental and vocal performers as well. A "tried and true" resource for Madrigal Dinner hosts, this book reflects an understanding of the scope of the entire project, and it will lead you through a memorable and festive event. 4995593 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 n Conducting ChoirsDavid P. DeVenney. This three-volume series is a comprehensive tool for beginning conductors or more experienced conductors who are beginners in choral conducting. Volume 1, "The Promising Conductor," presents fundamental conducting patterns along with numerous practice exercises. Approaches to repertory, programming, score marking, rehearsal strategies, and singing techniques are also introduced. It is a concise guide that offers a wealth of practical information and can stand alone as a resource. In Volume 2, "Music for Classroom Use," more than thirty printed and recorded selections complement the exercises in Volume 1. To further enhance study, each selection is accompanied by a brief note about the composer and the work, a translation of the text, and a short discussion of its conducting issues. Volume 3, "The Practicing Conductor," addresses topics that any practicing conductor is likely to face, including working with an orchestra, conducting musicals, the psychology of conducting, and using movement in the choral rehearsal. 10088611 Book Volume 1. . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10088612 Book/CD Volume 2 . . . . . . . 60.00 10088613 Book Volume 3. . . . . . . . . . 50.00 10088614 Full Set Volumes 1-3 . . . . 130.00 n Conducting Technique Etudes (Laban-Based Etudes for Class or Individual Practice) James Jordan. In this volume of etudes for conductors, James Jordan details a groundbreaking pedagogy for the development of conducting skills. This method is based on a sequential harmonic process to inform and define conducting gesture. This book is revolutionary because it employs a process of score study to develop what Dr. Jordan calls "kinesthetic/harmonic audiation." Conductors of all skill levels will profoundly benefit from these new ideas. While instrumentalists and keyboardists for decades have had books of daily "etudes" for the development of technique, conducting pedagogy has not had the benefit of such a rigorous technical course of study. 10395348 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 34.95 n Conducting Women's Choirs (Strategies for Success)ed. Debra Spurgeon. This is a pioneering yet practical book and DVD devoted to all aspects of the women's choir - a groundbreaking contribution and a true collaborative effort from top professionals in the field. For the first time in a book, choral leaders bring together historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, pedagogical, and real-world considerations to the women's choir - information missing from most choral methods and conducting texts. Areas of focus include: working with beginning, high school, collegiate, and community women's choirs; improving the sound of women's choirs; suggested repertoire for women's choirs; composing for women's choirs; building community within the ensemble; warm-ups and rehearsal strategies; building excellence in women's choirs. Sections also focus on mentoring, auditions, seating arrangements, historical women's repertoire, healthy vocal development, gender issues, history, status of the women's choir, and much more. This book features research, practical insights, and round-table discussions. The included DVD demonstrates choral techniques and teaching ideas with two women's choirs: Aurora, from Luther College, conducted by Sandra Peter; and The University of Kentucky Women's Choir, conducted by Lori Hetzel. Conducting Women's Choirs is, quite simply, essential for anyone who is involved in the women's choir movement and interested in the culmination of decades of experience and wisdom by leaders in the profession. 10342733 Book?DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.95 n The Conductor as Leader (Principles of Leadership Applied to Life on the Podium) Ramona M. Wis. The role of conductor goes far beyond the notes on the score; a successful conductor also has to be an effective leader. The information in this text will help you develop skills needed to work together with musicians and inspire them to higher levels of excellence. Vision, trust, persuasion and character are just a few of the concepts examined and explored throughout this effective volume. Go beyond notes and rhythms, learn to connect with musicians on a personal level for more effective rehearsals and more musically satisfying performances. 10043373 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 26.95 TEACHING MUSIC THROUGH PERFORMANCE Teaching Music Through Performance in Middle School Choir—ed. Frank Abrahams & Paul D. Head. This book is one of the most comprehensive resources ever published for middle school choir directors - written, researched, and compiled by conductors and educators with a wealth of teaching experience. It is ideal for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the best choral literature for middle school singers and who wishes to learn from some of the seminal voices in the profession. In Part I, Sherri Porterfield discusses the role of assessment in middle school artistry; Judy Bowers outlines a hierarchy for independent part singing; Patrick Liebergen and Paul D. Head discuss selecting and preparing quality repertoire; James Jordan encourages the inner journey of a young singer; and Frank Abrahams introduces comprehensive musicianship through the lens of critical pedagogy and reciprocal teaching. Part II includes teacher resource guides for 80 works considered by these experts to be the best available for middle school choirs of all ability levels. Each teacher resource guide includes information about the composer or arranger, the composition, historical perspectives, technical and stylistic considerations, musical elements, form and structure analysis, and text guidelines. Each guide also contains valuable suggestions for rehearsing the music with middle school students. Resource recordings of many of the works are available on the companion CD (Set 1). The long-awaited second set of middle school choir recordings feature unison and canons, SA, SSA, SAA, TB, TTB and TTBB repertoire from the series. Of special interest are seven tracks featuring middle school choirs. These are beautiful recordings of some of the great repertoire in print for the middle school level that serve as excellent models of what great singing can be at this level. 10274684 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47.95 10274685 CD Set 1-2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 10463158 CD Set 2-2 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 Teaching Music Through Performance in Choir (Volume 1)—Ed. Heather J. Buchanan & Matthew W. Mehaffey. This book is an ideal tool for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the choral repertoire and wishes to learn from leading conductors and educators in the choral profession. In Part I, noted choral directors and teachers Frank Abrahams, Anton E. Armstrong, Joseph Flummerfelt, Graeme Morton, and Weston H. Noble cover such topics as breath control, stylistic awareness from polyphony through the Classical period, the challenges of modern music, "Performance Practice in the African-American Slave Song," and "Meeting the National Standards Through Choral Performance." Part II establishes a new system for assessing the difficulty level of choral literature, and contains nuts-and-bolts analyses of more than 100 of the most significant works from levels 1 through 5. Repertoire Resource Guides include information on the compositions and their composers, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. Also included is an in-depth analysis of the choral masterwork "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure. Teaching Music through Performance in Choir is a major contribution to music education and an essential resource for choir directors at all levels! 3303309 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.00 10012063 2-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 Teaching Music Through Performance in Choir (Volume 2)—Ed. Heather J. Buchanan & Matthew W. Mehaffey. Written, researched, and compiled by choral scholars and educators with a wealth of teaching and conducting experience, Teaching Music through Performance in Choir, Volume 2 aids conductors and educators on their quest toward full musical awareness. This book is an ideal tool for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music composed for choir and a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the most expert voices in the choral profession. Volume 2 uses the choral repertoire grading system developed for Volume 1 and contains thorough analyses of more than 100 of the most significant works for choir ever composed, Levels 1-5. Repertoire Resource Guides include information on the composer and composition, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. This is an essential resource for choir directors at all levels and a major contribution to the choral field. 10030308 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47.95 10032718 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.50 Teaching Music Through Performance in Choir (Volume 3)—ed. Heather J. Buchanan & Matthew W. Mehaffey. Volume 3 in this highly successful series is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music available for high school and college choirs. In Part I, five leading experts in the choral music field (Frank S. Albinder, Philip Brunelle, Bruce Chamberlain, Rodney Eichenberger, and Sandra Snow) focus on topics such as "Male Choirs and Male Singers," "The Joy of Commissioning," teaching strategies in the choral rehearsal, articulation, and the power of gesture. Part II uses the innovative choral repertoire grading system developed for this series in thorough analyses of almost 90 of the most significant works for choir ever composed, Levels 1-5. Each teacher resource guide includes information on the composer and composition, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. Also included is a detailed study of and guide to Antonio Vivaldi's "Gloria." In this section, Bruce Chamberlain gives an extended history of the work, analysis charts, and rehearsal strategies. This book is an essential resource for choir directors at all levels and a major contribution to the choral field. 10274682 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45.95 10274683 2-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 Pepper Cares Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to help you find the music you need and deliver it fast. We're serious about service. How serious? We answer over a quarter of a million calls a year in five seconds or less and are here six days a week. When you need help, we're here.