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42020 Editors' Choice lNew HBasic Library tA Cappella LLarge Print Edition ePrint DDownload (MP3s, PDFs & more) All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 206 DIRECTOR RESOURCES Go to cart BOOKS & RESOURCES FOR THE CHORAL DIRECTOR 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 Listening Awareness (Build Independent Creative Listeners in Choir)—Anthony Bernarducci. How choir members listen directly impacts the quality of their music making. Listening Awareness is a practical book that guides choral singers to become more aware of their own sound and the sound of their ensemble. The goal is to help musicians take ownership of the sound they create so singers and musicians learn to provide effective feedback to improve the sound of the entire ensemble. The author's approach is simple: students need to be taught to accurately hear musical concepts before they can apply them in their own music making. He provides a practical and pedagogical approach to concepts such as tone, balance, form, and texture. He also includes reproducible worksheets and exercises that apply aural concepts to style and nuance of historical and contemporary literature, always recommending suggested repertoire, composers, and recordings for each style period. Other topics include: the different levels of listening; the impact of seating position on sound; strategies for starting a new work; and characteristics of harmony and melody. 10939843 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .19.95 Marketing Your Music Program (From Traditional Branding to Digital Promotion)— Sean Dennison Smith. This book will easily guide you through today's world of marketing - both traditional and modern forms of social media and websites. With quality content, a strong brand and a clear strategy, you can greatly increase the presence of your choir, orchestra and band. It will also help you discover effective and efficient ways to fund raise while building important connections with a wide-reaching community. Topics covered include: marketing overview for your music program; branding your choir, orchestra and band; websites; "Power Four" platforms; additional marketing platforms; marketing your program in 30 minutes a week; the road to success; social media best practices; helpful resources and websites; equipment needs; press release templates and 50 content marketing ideas to enrich your music program. 10974349 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .19.95 Maximizing Student Performance: Performance Assessment and Reflection in Choral Ensembles—Wendy Barden. How is achievement - the choir's performance - usually assessed? By how well the ensemble performs at the concert, of course! This user-friendly resource discusses assessment, feedback and reflection to improve both individual and ensemble performance. Included are seventeen reproducible forms to help provide individual feedback and help students reflect on their work throughout the year - in rehearsals, following concerts, and at the end of the successful year. 10305928 Book Reproducible forms included . . . . . . . . . . . .10.95 The Melodic Voice (Conversations with Alice Parker)—Cameron LaBarr & John Wykoff. The Melodic Voice presents a series of interviews with preeminent composer, conductor, and teacher Alice Parker that offer a fuller and more intimate view of her life and music than ever before. The conversations documented in these pages perfectly capture the essence of Alice's core philosophies on melody, arranging, singing, teaching music, conducting, and many other topics. During the course of the interviews, Alice discusses a wide range of topics: her childhood, her time as a student at Smith College and Juilliard, the death of her husband, her work with Robert Shaw, living in New York City, experiences with teaching, her compositional process, the importance of folk song, advice for students and teachers, and many others. In the accompanying video component, Alice speaks candidly and directly about many of her most popular and well-loved arrangements, including Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal; Saints Bound for Heaven; What Shall We Do With a Drunken Sailor? and John Saw Duh Numbuh, among others. Too few have had the privilege of attending one of Alice's workshops or engaging with her in long conversations and round-the-table singing, but the conversational nature of this book gives everyone the chance to engage with her in a deeper way. Musicians and non-musicians alike are sure to be inspired by Alice's words. 10985362 Hardcover Book with Online Video Access . . . .29.95 The Moral Acoustic of Sound (The Human Resonances of Musicians)—James Jordan. This volume is a continuation of the journey James Jordan began in his now-iconic book The Musician's Soul. In The Moral Acoustic of Sound, Jordan explores and defines those factors that create a "moral acoustic" - that is, those human resonances among and between musicians. This book delves into the nature of authenticity and honesty in choral sound and how conductors and teachers can draw forth that which is living within each ensemble of musicians no matter their age or experience. Using the power of metaphor, this book attempts to provide answers to unlock the magic and mysteries in music making and human expression. Specific topics include: understanding trust between musicians; the relationship of intonation and color as a function of moral acoustic; humility and its role in music making: Thatching within an ensemble; enfleshment as a vital part of music making; metaphors that guide conductors to deeper listening; and fostering generosity in music making. 10939845 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .21.95 l Music Curriculum Writing 101 (Assistance with Standards-Based Music Curriculum and Assessment Writing - Second Edition)— Denese Odegaard. This important book takes you through the steps needed to create an effective music education curriculum for you, your school, and your district. This second edition aligns with the national standards for music released in 2014 (The National Arts Standards for Dance, Media Arts, Music, Theater, and Visual Arts). A sequenced music curriculum is the ultimate win-win for your program: it 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. This book contains the blueprint and examples to help you build the right curriculum for your music program, demystifying the processes of developing a standards-based curriculum with related assessments of student learning. 11203498 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.95 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 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 l The Musician's Being (Gaining Access to Your Artistic Soul)—James Jordan. Twenty years after the publication of his landmark work The Musician's Soul, James Jordan returns to themes of musicianship, human connection, and artistry - but with depth and insight only possible with twenty years of additional perspective. Jordan explores our need for humility in music making and the importance of "slow art" for all musicians and teachers in this fast information age. He reflects on the loneliness of musicians and draws on yoga concepts to explore our deepest places. And he advocates, with contributions from Mark Moliterno and Dominic Gregorio, the gift of abundances and learning to breathe "as" another. The Musician's Being, like its predecessor, is filled with inspiring, thought-provoking quotations, profound ideas and insights, and a contagious passion for the art of making music. 11203496 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.95 Maximizing Student Performance: National Core Arts Standards in Secondary Music Ensembles—Wendy Barden. This practical, 96- page resource provides detailed information to ease understanding and implementation of the 2014 National Core Arts Standards in secondary music ensembles. Each artistic process in the standards - creating, performing, responding, and connecting - is explored through examples of day-to-day rehearsal activities and a sample cornerstone assessment that is ready for class use. 10510074 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .12.95 The Novello Guide to Sight Singing— Ralph Allwood & Timothy Teague. This is the indispensable guide to learning how to sight-read choral music. Using special interactive technology, renowned choral educators Ralph Allwood and Timothy Teague take the user from the very basics of sight-reading to a level at which they can sing confidently in a choir. This guide provides clear explanations, exercises, tips and tricks on: basic music theory; scales and stepwise motion; larger intervals and awkward leaps; fast and effective reading of choral scores; examples from popular choral repertoire; general good practice for choral singing. Whether you are 7 or 70, a beginner or an experienced singer, this book will improve your ability to read music and help you to enjoy singing to the full. This book is supported by SoundWise. It includes a range of interactive digital features: SoundCheck (powered by Match My Sound) – This unique assessment and feedback software lets you use your phone, tablet or computer to help you practise. SoundCheck listens to you sing, then gives you instant feedback on how to improve!; eBook – A digital edition of your book to read on any device; Video – Tips and demonstrations from the authors. 10834910 Paperback Book with Online Audio Access . . . .29.99 Pathway to Success—Tim Lautzenheiser & Scott Rush. Band director Scott Rush and leadership legend Tim Lautzenheiser join forces to create a dynamic and engaging resource that fosters the leadership qualities of every student, not just the chosen few. This workbook guides students through ten sequential levels as they journey up the metaphorical mountain of self-leadership. 11175128 Paperback Book Teacher Edition . . . . . . . . . . . .34.95 11175127 Paperback Book Student Edition . . . . . . . . . . . .10.95 The Perfect Blend—Timothy Seelig. This best- selling vocal warm-up book is now in its second edition. It has wowed music educators and choral directors alike with its entertaining yet practical approach. The second edition adds 40 more exercises and two new chapters: Choral Warm- Down and Perfection vs. Connection. There is also an updated DVD companion to this phenomenal book that includes two hours of seriously fun instruction. From the basics of posture and breathing to the final bow at your concert, The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining ride through vocal and choral technique. There are over 50 warm-ups that are visually brought to life through choral demonstrations. Its fresh, physical approach to singing focuses on vocal and choral tone and technique. An absolute delight to read and a must-have for serious directors! 3303246 Book 2nd Edition. . . . . . . . . . .29.99 10009389 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.99 10009390 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34.99 Practicing with Purpose (An Indispensable Resource to Increase Musical Proficiency)— David Kish. Now is the time to practice smarter, not harder. It's time to practice with purpose! Practice is everything if you want to improve as a musician. But how do you practice effectively and with efficiency? This book contains 50 easy-to-use strategies scientifically proven and field-tested to improve musical skills. It includes practice plans for every level, with examples from the world's greatest performers. It's an indispensable resource to immediately increase musical proficiency. 10827262 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .19.95 Extremely practical! HABITS of a SUCCESSFUL CHORAL MUSICIAN Eric Wilkinson & Scott Rush. Habits of a Successful Choral Musician is a field-tested, vital, and - most importantly - musically artistic collection of more than 200 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals and artistry. It answers the question for choristers: "What should I be learning during fundamentals time?" Perfect for use by an entire choir or by a vocal soloist, this book contains carefully sequenced warm-ups, vocalises, chorales, rhythm work, tonal patterns, sight-singing etudes, and much more. In one place, this book presents everything an aspiring singer needs to build fundamental musicianship skills and then be able to transfer those skills directly into the performance of great literature. The Successful Habits series has brought into focus the practical fundamentals of exemplary musicianship for music directors, and now it does the same for individual singers. 10985382 Paperback Book Student Edition . . . . . . 9.95 10985383 Paperback Book Teacher Edition . . . . . 29.95 EDITORS' CHOICE JWPEPPER.COM/EC

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