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227 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: satisfaction@jwpepper.com director resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director n Inside the Music Classroom (Teaching the Art with Heart)Patricia Bourne. The music teacher constructs an environment where all children are welcomed, they know what is expected of them, they are encouraged to achieve, and they know someone cares about their existence. That's "the Heart." The teacher also creates a learning climate of rigor, challenges and new awareness. That's "the Art." Calling on more than 26 years of experience Patricia Bourne explores, in accessible and sincere fashion, this pairing of the practical and philosophical in K-6 general music. Go inside the classroom to discover the who (students) and what (curriculum and methodology) of music education, along with concrete suggestions for how to navigate the landscape once you're "in." The real-world considerations of classroom management and additional responsibilities, such as ensembles and the performance expectations that come with them, are addressed in detail, as is the subject of finding and succeeding in "the" position. This is a very practical and inspiring book. 10025188 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 29.95 n Inside the Westminster Conducting Institute Weston Noble, James Jordan, Bruce Chamberlain, Charles Bruffy & Vance George. Founded in 2001 the Westminster Conducting Institute has established the standard for the training of conductors at all levels of development. In addition to conducting study, the Institute presents approaches to analysis, movement, new choral literature, and groundbreaking pedagogies. Watch and learn from master teachers as they refine and inspire technique and artistry in each conductor. See and experience a diverse array of teaching styles and approaches while gaining new technical and musical insights. 10495729 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n IPAlphabet (The Vocal Music Resource for Pronunciation)Cristian Grases. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is the standard source for phonetic notation. This resource provides an easy-to-use format for understanding pronunciation for each letter of the alphabet, in any placement within a word, in Spanish, Italian, Latin, French and German. Spiral bound. 10275669 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.99 n John Jacobson's Riser Choreography (A Director's Guide for Enhancing Choral Performances)John Jacobson. Movement enhances even the simplest musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effect and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. This is an exceptionally important resource for virtually every school choral director! 1868033 Choreography Resource . . . 39.99 1868017 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 n The Joy of Part Singing (A Resource for Directors of Young Choirs)Mark Patterson. The Joy of Part Singing is a resource that will help children's choirs experience greater success in part-singing through short, accessible warm- ups, vocal exercises, rhythm chants, echo songs, mini-descants, and rounds. While some of these exercises are for rehearsal only, others may be shared in worship or in concert settings. Everything presented in the book was born out of the author's own needs as a conductor of children's choirs. Even if your choir is currently working towards solidifying a beautiful, unison sound, these activities will help singers build the foundation for singing in multiple parts in the future. 10339191 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.95 n Kids Gotta Move! (Dictionary of Dance for Young Performers)John Jacobson. What is a Grapevine? How do you perform the California Raisins? Or the Cabbage Patch? These questions and more will all be answered in Kids Gotta Move! This handy DVD/Book pak features over 100 choreography terms, defined and demonstrated with young performers in mind. The movements are alphabetized for ease of use, with easy-to-follow definitions, diagrams and dozens of demonstration photos for further visual reference. The DVD features John Jacobson and two student dancers demonstrating each move, and the submenus on the DVD allow you to go directly to the move you desire. Grades K-9. 3302005 Choreography Resource . . . 34.95 n The Language of MusicTimothy Seelig. Music is the universal language, but for choral musicians there is an added layer of challenge and opportunity: words! The Language of Music will take you from the most basic tools of delivering text to the overarching and magical communication that takes place in choral singing. The book includes accompanying video clips to guide you. The connection you make with your audiences through your words and music will take your performances to another level! 10274474 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n Leadership Travel GuideScott Lang. This book is a "must have" for anyone seeking to encourage student leadership in a musical group or other school organization. This inviting leadership method book is an interactive journey for all stakeholders in your program. The exceptionally effective process encourages significant personal and program growth. The proven approach is equally effective with high school and college-aged students. This hands-on manual is essential for any educator looking to improve student performance in the classroom, on the stage, and beyond! 10039714 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 10043371 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Making More Sense of How to Sing (Multi- sensory Techniques for Voice Lessons and Choir Rehearsals)Alan Gumm. This book reveals how anybody can learn to sing and how any voice teacher or choral conductor can get anyone to sing, and keep making breakthroughs in singing. With multi-sensory techniques to match and build learning strengths, this book is for any singer from the beginner to the experienced and mature singer. Whether for self-guided, teacher-guided, or conductor-guided learning situations, this unique collection of exercises wakes up the senses for amazing results. Paper, 190 p. 10075854 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n Master Strategies for ChoirMichael Jothen. This useful book contains over 70 ready-to-use reproducible rubrics and worksheets for the choral rehearsal, grades 6-12. It is organized into three sections: 1) Choir as a sound laboratory, covering choral techniques; 2) Choir as a rehearsal classroom, addressing history, style and theory; 3) Choir as a concert venue, presenting concert etiquette and assessment. This multi-faceted resource will add a new dimension to your choir rehearsals! 3303903 Reproducible Book . . . . . . . 24.99 n Messiah: Understanding and Performing Handel's MasterpieceHelmuth Rilling. This book on Handel's "Messiah" reflects Helmuth Rilling's remarkable skills, both as a conductor and as an educator. It is literally a "study guide" for conductors and performers which shows the step- by-step thought process Rilling uses in preparing a score - a methodology which can be applied to any work. More importantly, Rilling challenges the reader to probe Handel's thinking - to consider ways of more effectively communicating the deeper layers of meaning found within this masterwork. 10495178 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 18.50 n Music Advocacy (Moving from Survival to Vision)John L. Benham. Finally, a "how-to" book for advocating for music education in your own school district! It helps you to understand educational processes and how budget decisions are made. It also provides suggestions on how to involve all constituents in the process of advocacy by guaranteeing that the best interests of students remain the basis for all decision making. Music programs can be saved even when cuts appear to be imminent, and this book provides effective, proactive strategies, not only to avoid those cuts but also to establish a long-term plan for continued development. This is a must-have resource for K-12 and collegiate levels! 10282830 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 31.00 n Music Advocacy and Student Leadership Tim Lautzenheiser. Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most popular and respected speakers on music education in the United States, released this compilation of some of his best published writings and lectures on key issues facing music programs everywhere. "Dr. Tim" shares a wealth of information on music advocacy, student leadership, and teacher responsibilities; all presented with insight, detail, and his trademark sense of humor. Entertaining as well as informative, this is a book you'll refer to again and again. 5990018 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 21.95 n Music Curriculum Writing 101 (Assistance with Standards-Based Music Curriculum and Assessment Writing)Denese Odegaard. Help music students learn more in less time, reach higher goals, and become active participants in their education. An extremely beneficial text for band, choir, orchestra and general music that provides the steps needed to create an effective music education curriculum for you, your school, and your district. A sequenced music curriculum gives direction to your teaching, builds cohesion among your colleagues, engages students and parents in goals you set, and builds awareness and support from your school's administrators. Contents include: overview of the national and state music standards; aligning district standards to the national or state standards; suggested activities for each national standard; designing an organized curriculum of lesson plans; assessments; organizing assessment documentation; student involvement; curriculum sample with resources and websites. A must for all music educators! 10075115 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.95 n Music for Beginning Conductors (An Anthology for Choral Conducting Classes)edited & arranged by Dennis Shrock. Music for Beginning Conductors is an anthology of music designed to include all repertoire necessary for beginning choral conducting classes. Organized from simple to complex, the 103 pieces in the anthology address all the basic techniques, including entrances on and off beats, phrasings and articulations, fixed and changing dynamic levels, varied tempos and meters, fermatas, extended beat patterns, and mixed meters. In addition, each of these categories is explained at the beginning of the anthology. The pieces are scored so students gain experience with unison, canonic, independent two-part, homophonic four-part, independent four-part, a cappella, and simple keyboard-accompanied textures. Much of the music consists of folk songs and other familiar melodies that have been arranged with a simple harmonic bass part that can be played, if desired, on a keyboard instrument. All of the music is accessible in terms of melody, rhythm, and harmony, thus allowing it to be read with relative ease and to be adaptable to classes of varying sizes and resources. 10191706 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 29.95 n The Music Teacher's First Year (Tales of Challenge, Joy, and Triumph)Beth Peterson. From a first-year teacher whose instruments were stolen before entering his building and a teacher who received "hate mail" before her first day, to a teacher whose sensitivity, flexibility and insight gained her the respect of her ensemble in only weeks, this collection of true stories from first-year teachers is a delightful description of their real world. In addition, each chapter includes discussion questions for pre-service and young teachers as they prepare for their teaching future. 10289637 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 19.95 n The Perfect BlendTimothy Seelig. From the basics of posture and breathing to the final bow of your concert, The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining ride through vocal and choral technique. The book is full of warm-ups, old and new. It is organized in two parts: The Voice and The Choir. Its fresh, physical approach to singing focuses on vocal and choral tone; vocal and choral technique. The author asks, "Who should read this book? Anyone who sings; anyone who conducts; anyone whose warm-ups need a B-12 shot; anyone who is interested in new ways to approach vocal study; anyone looking for rehearsal tips; anyone who is open to new programming ideas; my Mom." Timothy Seelig's humorous writing style is an absolute delight to read! 3303246 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 10009389 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 10009390 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 n The Perfect Choral Workbook (Everything You Need to Organize Your Choral Program)Tim Seelig. Every choral director has times during their career when he or she just needs to get organized! And there is no better way to get started than this comprehensive book from Tim Seelig. The third in his "Perfect" series, this tool is something that you'll need in your choral tool belt, with chapters on musical rehearsals, warm-ups, lists, and even one called The Kitchen Sink for those topics not generally discussed in traditional ways. The attached CD-ROM includes forms and printable resources that will help the organization process, too. And, Tim's personal wit and straightforward style make each page an informative and enjoyable journey. 10046040 Book/CD-ROM with Reproducibles . . . . . . . 34.95 A step-by-step guide HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CHOIR SOUND GREAT Various Composers. This remarkable DVD presents a systematic approach to improving the sound of choirs of all ages, types, and stages of development. From vocal warm-ups to rehearsals to culminating performances, this DVD provides a step-by-step guide to help choral ensembles to reach their full potential. The key components are: Creative positioning of singers in rehearsals and performance; Placement of individual singers (voice matching); Developing expressiveness through facial engagement, movement, and emotional connections to the text and music. In this DVD, many different standing positions are demonstrated and the numerous factors involved in deciding which position to use are discussed. Dr. Charlene Archibeque demonstrates unique placements that work in varied rehearsal situations, including standing, sitting, using risers, and dealing with a flat floor. She also explores the most effective positions for performance situations, taking into consideration the acoustics of the venue, the strengths and weaknesses of the choir, and the repertoire to be performed. A focal point of this DVD is the demonstration of the decision- making process involved in the placement of individual singers within a section. Blend, balance, intonation, musicianship, and aural skills - as well as strength of each voice and timbre of each singer - are factors that affect these decisions. Unique "before and after" comparisons, suitable for showing to singers, highlight the contrasts prior to and after voice matching and/or positioning of singers for specific repertoire. The powerful effects of capturing each singer's innate expressiveness and imagination are displayed via contrasting examples of engaged and unengaged singing. This DVD, with its unprecedented combination of explanations, graphics, and singer demonstrations, offers a unique and valuable resource for both conductor-teachers and singers. 10443239 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 " Just wanted to take a moment to thank your company for having such a fantastic, easy-to- navigate website!" —Christine Schmidt, Flossmoor, IL