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Editors' Choice 2022 New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 170 DIRECTOR RESOURCES Go to cart BOOKS & RESOURCES 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 2 CD Set (Set 1) . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 10463158 2 CD Set (Set 2) . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 Teaching Music with Promise—Peter Boonshaft. One of today's most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education has given us a follow-up to his previous two international best-sellers. Filled with inspirational anecdotes, thought-provoking quotations and motivational ideas on how to improve teaching skills, this is a must-read treasure-trove for every current or future music educator! 10076148 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.99 Teaching Music with Purpose—Peter Boonshaft. Bridging the gap between effective teaching and artistic musical performance is difficult to define and filled with intangibles.Peter Boonshaft's thoughtful book is a groundbreaking volume that discusses the issues with the insight of a true professional. Instructional and inspiring, Boonshaft's vision for excellence is so clearly presented that seasoned veterans and first-year teachers will be nodding their heads in approval with each succeeding page. This is a book that you will open again and again throughout your teaching career. 10020240 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 Teaching Rhythm—David Newell. Here is a unique, innovative, and comprehensive textbook devoted exclusively to the teaching of rhythm. This book presents traditional as well as nontraditional 21st century outside-the-box concepts and strategies relative to the teaching of rhythm. There are five main parts to the book, which focus on: introducing students to the performance of rhythms; a look at the The Whole Note System; other counting systems and their effective uses in the classroom; compound meter; and irregular and mixed meters. All music teachers, whether band, orchestra, or choir directors, classroom music teachers, or private studio teachers, must deal with the problems inherent in getting students to first perform and then to understand rhythms. Rhythmic independence is one of the most important skills for students to master; this book will be an invaluable resource for all music educators. 10052965 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 Teaching with Heart—Jason Max Ferdinand. This timely resource directly addresses societal issues in our music classrooms. Discussing both music and social issues, this valuable resource helps you address these challenging topics with your students and provides the context for meaningful discussions. Developed with the help of nine outstanding contributors and ten composers and arrangers, this tool will help students understand how diverse repertoire can be used for musical development as well as a way to enhance critical thinking and social- emotional learning. The book asks students to read, watch, and listen, and then respond and discuss. The course pack includes 25 digitally downloadable student textbooks; four hours of video interviews with composers featured on the album The Aeolians (available separately); 175 digital links for learning and reference; and Quick Direct Icons to Read, Watch, Listen, Respond, Discuss, Record, Perform, and Present. All modules address National Core Arts Standards and Social-Emotional Learning Standards and contain creative activities including pedagogy, creating video, visual arts, poetry, and text. 11334132 Book & Online Media includes access codes for 25 students . . . . . .100.00 11334772 CD-The Aeolians . . . . . . . . . . .16.95 Teaching with Respect: Inclusive Pedagogy for Choral Directors—Stephen Sieck. This is a book for choral directors who find themselves in conversations they might not feel ready to have about the language we use, about systems of power, about our heritage and inheritance. Striving to become the kind of directors that foster artistic communities built on respect, we must be willing to ask such questions. In this book, we look closely at our teaching strategies and our repertoire - how they may intersect with our singers' identities as well as how we engage with our audience in a respectful manner. Readers will discover ways to maintain and elevate their artistic standards of excellence while also expanding their mindset. 10780920 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.99 Tim Seelig's Quick Fixes—Tim Seelig. When you begin rehearsal, your choir sounds good on their standard warm-ups. What do you do when they start to sing repertoire and all the beautiful singing you heard during the warm-ups goes out the window? Grab this book from the pocket of your choral folder, quickly identify the symptom in the index, read the plan of treatment, and immediately fix the problem, right on the spot! This handy, budget-stretching book is full of concepts that singers understand and can easily incorporate into their singing. It's just the insurance you need to provide the specific prescription for every choral and vocal challenge. With this valuable resource close at hand, you'll be prepared to keep your choir on the road to strong, healthy performances! 10067384 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.99 TIPS: The First Weeks of Middle School Chorus—Patrick K. Freer. Compiled by one of the most engaging authorities on the adolescent choir, this user-friendly volume is the perfect resource for new teachers or for veterans seeking new ideas for their choral program. This book is filled with easy-to-read lists, tips on classroom setup, choral activities for day one and beyond, repertoire for the first weeks, warmups for changing voices, and so much more. Freer has said that is aim is to help teachers cope day-to-day, but he also wants them to look past the first day of school and to think of their students who, in the future, will love singing as adults. Teachers will find something encouraging on every page! 10304466 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .25.00 Translations and Annotations, Vol. 1—Ron Jeffers. This reference has, in a relatively short time, become a foundational resource for choir directors at all levels of choral activity. Literal translations and poetic paraphrases are offered for more than 115 sacred Latin texts, making each entry appropriate for singers and concert programs as well. Invaluable! 1845197 Paperback Book Latin . . . . . . .42.50 The Transposed Musician—Dylan Savage. Music teachers know their students don't just learn to play music; they are also exposed to universal life skills along the way. But that's just part of the story. Currently, most students are largely left to learn these universal skills - like problem solving, patience, focus, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and communication - on their own and often not very effectively. This text is a practical guide to teaching these universal skills within the context of a traditional music lesson, music class, or ensemble performance. The results not only empower students to better confront the challenges of the 21st century, they significantly improve musicianship. With practical examples and clear writing, this book is for music educators wishing to help their students become not only better musicians but better-equipped citizens of the world. 11203492 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.95 The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Quality Music Program—Paul Kimpton. This hands-on, step-by- step action plan uses assessment to improve your teaching and your students' performances. The expanded Second Edition provides examples of how to teach and assess instrumental, choral, and general music students at elementary, middle, and high school levels. This book also describes how to meaningfully self- and peer-assess and set goals for practicing and improving the performances of a group. It includes appendices with actual written and listening tests; outlines of a testing program for band, choir, and orchestra; a glossary of terms and more. New downloadable resources include sample data, tests for all grade levels, music examples, and reference material. 10839673 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . .39.95 Upbeat!—Matthew Arau. Just as a conductor's preparatory "upbeat" gesture at the beginning of a performance influences the way an ensemble performs, we too get to choose our "upbeat" - our thoughts and attitudes - at the start of each day, at the beginning of each class, and in our interactions with students and colleagues. With this clever premise at its core, Upbeat! presents a winning combination of mindset and mindfulness strategies as well as leadership principles that will motivate, inspire, and transform not only your internal world but the culture of your music program. With immediately applicable ideas and strategies that work for students, teachers, and professionals in any field, Upbeat! affirms the importance of living and working with intentionality. 11383906 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 Vocal Technique—Julia Davids & Stephen LaTour. Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers offers a stylistically flexible approach that allows soloists and choral singers to vary elements of technique to sing virtually any style. It is a comprehensive yet concise book covering all aspects of technique, including body alignment, breath control, initiation of sound, vocal fold closure, resonance, register use, vowels, pitch control, articulation and vibrato. This concise yet comprehensive guidebook offers numerous, practical voice-building and problem- solving suggestions and exercises, as well as clear photographs and elegant illustrations. A must have for any serious singer or conductor. 10558268 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .44.95 Voice Collectors—Le Zhang & Sarah H. Watts/ ed. Karen Howard. In this vibrant collection of the many different musical traditions that come from the country of China, 32 Chinese men and women joyfully recall their musical experiences and share popular or significant songs from their home provinces. Each chapter includes a biographical sketch and photograph of its culture bearer, followed by a vocal or instrumental selection of their choosing. Beautiful field recordings featuring authentic musical performances by each culture bearer are included for all the songs, along with notation, background and translations, pinyin, and audio pronunciation guides. Each chapter also conveniently includes ideas for classroom use - pedagogical extensions, activities, and discussion questions. Especially noteworthy are the short, imaginative children's stories and vibrant full-color illustrations that conclude each chapter, offering yet another entry point for young learners. Equally suited for the elementary and middle school music classrooms, it is a perfect source for exploring the diversity of musical sounds, textures, instruments, and timbres of Chinese music in a meaningful and culturally connected way. 11375533 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .26.95 The Voice in Progress: Developing the Adolescent Voice—Dan Andersen. Emily Crocker writes: "Forty years ago, most vocal methods were aimed at high school students and up. Dan Andersen's materials and methods remedy this situation and offer an excellent curriculum for the young voice, giving you the opportunity to reap the benefits of his forty years of successfully working with adolescent singers." There are 50 vocal warm-up exercises and recorded piano accompaniments included with the purchase of the book. Chapters include Building the Adolescent Voice - Why We Warm Up; Preparing the Adolescent Voice - How We Warm Up; Knowing the Adolescent Voice - Girls' Changing Voice and Boys' Changing Voice; and Exercising the Adolescent Voice - Treble Choirs, Mixed Choirs, Tenor-Bass Choirs. The warm-ups are focused on breathing; beginning phonation; resonance, placement, and tone quality; and support, diction intonation, flexibility, dynamics, and register transition. A helpful index directs you so you can combine the warm-ups most needed when you need them. 11398468 Choral. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.99 J.W. Pepper Is a Remarkable Company "J.W. 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