J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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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 226 director resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director n Grading for Musical Excellence (Making Music an Essential Part of Your Grades)Paul Kimpton & Ann Kimpton. Remarkable and practical, this workbook challenges music educators to examine their grading procedures for fairness and clarity and help motivate students to improve and achieve musically. Exercises and reflective questions encourage educators to work as a team to assess the current grading system and move to the next level by incorporating the latest research about grading and connecting to Common Core standards. An essential resource for educators! 10347514 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 25.95 n Have We Had This Conversation?John Yarrington. Choral conductors in any situation will be aided greatly by the solution-oriented techniques in this practical book by noted choral conductor John Yarrington. A "must read" for conductors searching for new rehearsal strategies, motivational techniques and personal inspiration, this short volume includes specific procedures for addressing text considerations, improving conducting gestures, and developing ensemble skills, tonal beauty and musicality. Dr. Yarrington also provides a systematic approach to the preparation and performance of many different works. Music excerpts with recommended score markings accompany specific information about how to study, present, perfect, and perform each piece with appropriate tone, style and expressiveness. 10049333 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n I Know Sousa, Not Sopranos! (A Survival Guide for the Band Director Teaching Choirs) Russell Robinson. Here's a sobering thought for many a band or orchestra director: you've been given the "opportunity" to work with the choir! But fear not - this handy guide will help you survive your foray into a strange land. The goals of this easily read volume are simple and show instrumentalists that they already possess many of the musical skills necessary to teach choral music successfully. From suggestions for warmups, to a discussion on vowels, to an educated approach to selecting repertoire, this book is a straightforward and accessible source for all things choral, no matter what the individual situation. And, when it's all said and done, there is joy and fulfillment for the teacher, students and audience alike when performing choral music at the highest level. 10046409 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 n Inside the Elementary School ChorusPatricia Bourne. Designed specifically for the music educator working with non-auditioned children's choruses, Patricia Bourne's Inside the Elementary School Chorus addresses everything from recruiting to getting kids excited about singing, from warm-ups to programming, and from working with parents to budgets. In addition to helpful how-tos, this outstanding resource illustrates how children's choirs can become environments where participants learn a strong sense of community alongside high levels of musicianship. As an added feature, the book includes a DVD that provides sight and sound to the strategies shared in narrative. Organized to follow the book, its sections include: The General Music Classroom as a venue for vocal instruction; Rehearsal Strategies for the public school elementary chorus; and Performances - before, during, and after. Don't miss this resource filled with down-to-earth approaches and inspiring ideas. 10067653 Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 VIDEO MASTER CLASSES Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice—Anton Armstrong & Andre Thomas. In September 2002, an extraordinary musical event took place. At the 14th annual National Choral Conference, hosted by the American Boychoir, two of the world's top choral directors worked with young members of The American Boychoir and the Newark Boys' Chorus and made music together before an audience of choral musicians from around the world. Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice shows how Dr. Anton Armstrong of St. Olaf College in Minnesota and Dr. Andre Thomas of Florida State University melded this group of young people into an amazing musical instrument. This marvelous video illustrates how the arts can inspire and instruct, helping young people to learn the values of hard work, responsibility and self-confidence. (90 minutes) 10016384 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 The Boy's Changing Voice—Henry Leck. Join Mr. Leck and a choir of young male singers from the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indianapolis Youth Chorale as they explore the historical, physical, emotional, and individual musical perspective of the boy's changing voice as well as how the process affects the choral ensemble as a whole. This video offers choir directors, studio voice teachers, and young singers the opportunity to examine the process of vocal maturation and how that process might be approached within the choral ensemble. Warmups and vocal exercises, ranges and guidelines for vocal classification, technical data, interviews with young singers, and several excerpts of solo and choral repertoire in performance are included. 3258746 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99 The Choral Director as Voice Teacher (DVD Kit) —Linda Spevacek. Choral singing is an extension of proper phonation from each individual singer, and this 2 1/2 hour master class on DVD is a gold mine of techniques, concepts, and practical exercises to improve singing at every stage of vocal development. Singers and conductors will appreciate Linda Spevacek's mastery in harnessing the entire body for focused tone production. Enjoy Linda's enthusiasm as she introduces and works with a room full of choral directors just like you. Watch her put her ideas into practice by leading the assembled group through three octavos (included in the kit) and see firsthand how she incorporates the powerful techniques she has developed. More than an idea bank for proven vocal techniques, this is a comprehensive, practical approach to choral and musical excellence - an invaluable resource for every choral director! 10016383 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 Choral Singing in Latin (A Teacher's Guide for Presenting Latin Texts)—Darwin Sanders. Nationally recognized language and diction specialist Darwin Sanders teaches pronunciation for over 35 of the most common Latin texts used in choral singing. Each text is spoken by the expert and echoed by an on-screen ensemble. A helpful reference DVD for choral singers and conductors! 10010169 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 The Collaborative Choral Rehearsal (Inspiring Creative Musicianship)—Dr. Leslie Guelker-Cone. This excellent DVD stresses the importance of involving choir members in the rehearsal process and the reasons behind the director's musical choices, as opposed to the choir merely following the director's instructions. It features multi-sensory, student-centered rehearsal techniques that encourage the development of critical thinking and musical problem-solving skills. Incorporating a combination of kinesthetic, cognitive, and affective approaches, students make musical decisions about topics including choral tone, musical phrasing, thematic balance, dramatic intent, and poetic meaning. Using a variety of learning modalities results in more fully engaged students and also produces stronger, more creative musicians who will be better prepared if their goal is to become tomorrow's conductors and teachers. Topics include: The Big Picture; Color and Character; Motivic and Textual Structure; Pulse and Meter; Telling the Story; Phrase Length and Shape and Formal Hierarchy and Macroshape. This DVD is not just a lecture, but an interactive experience with the teacher and her students, giving you the feeling that you have been personally invited into the choral rehearsal in progress with the Western Washington University Concert Choir. 10089901 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 Creative Rehearsal Techniques— Russell Robinson. This attractive video is a presentation showing actual footage of Dr. Robinson at workshop events as he teaches directors creative rehearsal techniques. You will see him discuss the challenges of today's choral classroom with candor and humor, while addressing the real problems directors face and presenting practical solutions. A valuable resource for teachers at every level! 10009101 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 Kids on Risers (A Director's Guide for Young Performers)—John Jacobson. Add visual impact to concerts and programs with this helpful "how to" guide for music teachers and directors who find themselves with a stage full of kids on risers! This instructional DVD is loaded with ideas to enhance the visual aspects of your performances, even in very limited space. From large groups to small, show choirs to concert choirs, this will help all groups look as good as they sound! See how even a small move can make a big difference, as demonstrated by John Jacobson and a stage full of elementary and middle school students. DVD highlights include: creative formations and ways to move onto the risers; effective "choralography" and simple riser moves; period moves; four dance numbers - complete with costumes and props, and even a few movement lessons led by John for your students to join in! Grades 1-8. 10097645 DVD with Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer— Henry Leck. This outstanding video demonstrates the basic vocal techniques taught by Mr. Leck to the students of the Indianapolis Children's Choir. It features exercises in mental focus, breathing, posture, and vowel formation, along with a written description of each exercise with accompaniment. As a guest artist and vocal model, widely known countertenor Steven Rickards demonstrates vocal technique through the use of his voice, a frisbee and a slinky! The video also includes exercises and vocalises to improve choral intonation and tone. This is an important resource for today's choirs! 10020759 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 Vocal Transformation—Christine Bass. From the classroom to the concert stage, experience a high school choir's vocal transformation from beginning to advanced level. Step by step, through daily practice and using proven techniques, experienced educator Christine Bass transforms her students' singing into a free, healthy, blended and mature sound. A must-have in your professional library! A booklet containing 36 exercises is included with the 2-DVD set. This is endorsed by Z. Randall Stroope, who says, "Vocal Transformation is one of the most remarkable teaching tools for conductors that I have ever seen." 10067484 2-DVD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 Time honored, proven repertoire.