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Art & Science in the Choral Rehearsal—
Sharon J. Paul. Drawing from a range of scientific
studies to suggest and encourage effective,
evidence-based techniques, this book can help
to reset and inspire new approaches toward
teaching. Each chapter outlines exercises and
creative ideas for conductors and music teachers,
including the importance of embedding problem
solving into rehearsal, the use of multiple entry
points for newly acquired information, techniques
to encourage an emotional connection to the
music, and ways to incorporate writing exercises
into rehearsal. Additional topics include brain-
compatible teaching strategies to complement
thorough score study, the science behind
motivation, the role imagination plays in teaching,
the psychology of rehearsal, and conducting tips
and advice. All of these brain-friendly strategies
serve to encourage singers' active participation in
rehearsals, with the goal of motivating beautiful,
inspired, and memorable performances.
11200405 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
The Art of Competitive Show Choir—Jen
Randall. Thinking of building a show choir program
at your school? Here is the essential how-to
guide for building and sustaining a thriving show
choir program, perfect for new and seasoned
professionals alike. The first sections of book cover
the "what" and "why" of show choirs, as well as
addressing the nature of competition. The next
sections give a how-to guide that outlines everything
from auditioning, fundraising, and costuming your
choir to programming and selecting music. A
glossary of all related terminology, a typical yearly
calendar, and a list of dozens of additional online
resources is also included. With her hallmark wit
and nearly two decades of experience, author Jen
Randall offers a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and
tools that address every crucial aspect of the show
choir world.
11217495 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.95
The Art of Successful Teaching—Tim
Lautzenheiser. This book from one of the nation's
most sought-after motivators and speakers
on education and leadership is the book that
you've been looking for! Includes sections on the
art of teaching, attitude development, student
leadership, thoughts about competition, and one
special section for band directors only. (Don't let
this keep you away, however, because you're a
choral director!) This book will enlighten you, lift
your spirits, educate you, inspire you and allow you
to release your unlimited potential.
2260438 Hardcover Book. . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
The Artist Within Me—John Jacobson. John
Jacobson - one of America's best-loved musical
personalities - is known for sharing his passion,
humor and insights with students and teachers,
helping them to revitalize and reenergize. Now, he
has created a collection of 366 short essays - one
for each day of the year, including leap day - to
help educators rediscover the fervor and creativity
that brought them into teaching in the first place
and inspire the artist that stirs within! Through
the readings in this beautifully designed daily
companion, a teacher will reawaken the mind, spirit
and body to the connection between one's personal
art and the art of teaching, tapping the restorative
power of creativity in nourishing the soul.
10309814 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .16.99
Becoming the Choral Poet—Jerry McCoy. An
essential guide to developing a healthy choral tone
that is both beautiful and musically responsive
to the text, this book offers tips and discussion
about how choral conductors can guide their
ensembles to deeper artistic expression through
an understanding of and commitment to the
poetic expression and emotional content of the
words they sing. The book shows how the poetic
elements of a text - punctuation, assonance,
onomatopoeia, mood, inflection - inform a host of
musical decisions, including dynamics, phrasing,
tempo, and color. The author follows with guidance
for developing an interpretative analysis of a work,
using beautiful literature as examples.
11382857 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
Brothers, Sing On!—Jonathan Palant. An ideal
resource for choral directors, teachers-in-training,
singers, and choral enthusiasts, this practical
volume explores the challenges and rewards of
working with evolving adolescent through adult
tenor-bass singers. In addition to his own valuable
insights, Dr. Palant includes interviews with over
two dozen seasoned vocal music educators. Topics
include: A History of Men's Choral Singing; Anatomy
of the Male Voice; The Product: Choral Tone;
Intonation; Parts and Placement; The Adolescent
Male Voice: Categorization to Maturation;
Programming and Repertoire Selection; Auditions;
Warm-Ups; Sight-Singing; Recruiting; Fundraising
and Travel. Sample programs and repertoire lists
are also included.
10456302 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .22.99
Cantabile—Katharin Rundus. This vocal pedagogy
textbook breaks the mold! Making complex
concepts easily understood has been the hallmark
of Kathi Rundus' teaching career. Filled with
anatomical drawings, pictures, graphs and valuable
vocal exercises, this book is wisely and attractively
organized. Plus, every chapter includes a section
specifically for the choral director!
10077592 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .59.95
Cantabile Voice Class—Katharin Rundus.
Cantabile - A Manual About Beautiful Singing,
released in 2009, has become a staple course
text for colleges across the country. This is
the perfect follow-up: a workbook for the
undergraduate student. One could think of
it as "Cantabile Lite." The primary book still
needs to be in the hands of the instructor, but
this less-comprehensive version is an essential
companion resource at a quarter of the price.
Also available now is a companion supplement
product, Cantabile Voice Class Online Plus,
which is an enriched hybrid learning experience
using a series of videos, interactive journals,
practice tools, vocalises, and songs for study
and performance, including learning recordings
and accompaniment tracks - perfect for virtual
learning, flipped classrooms, or traditional
classrooms. Each student will need to purchase
both the Cantabile Voice Class book and the
Cantabile Voice Class Online Plus supplement to
have the online access component.
10540437 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
Careers Through Music—Chris Sampson. An
innovative tool for music educators, this book will
prepare music students for a lifelong path to success
in whatever field they choose. It highlights valuable
skills developed in ensemble and music classes
and provides a pathway to achieving success in any
career - both in and outside of music. Each of the
book's 15 eight-minute lesson plans has the same
simple format and focuses on a specific transferable
skill, such as problem solving, networking, and
self-management. For even greater impact, access
to videos of music and business professionals
discussing the lesson topics is included. A great
resource as well for open house or advocacy
presentations demonstrating the importance and
necessity of an arts education for students.
10932468 Paperback Book
with Online Video Access . . . .34.99
Choir Karate—Lisa Owens. As choir directors,
we are constantly challenged to find ways to
balance fun with music performance and theory.
Assessment is an essential part of what we do.
This program was created for students who used
to get nervous when it was time to do testing,
particularly sight-reading tests. Based on principles
from learning karate, this program makes a game
out of testing utilizing short tests with immediate
rewards that lead students to take ownership of
their own progress toward becoming independent
musicians. The concepts for middle school singers
are divided into seven sections with progressively
more challenging material at different "belt" levels.
The program contains a study guide for each level
as well as a student tracking form for each year in
choir, written theory tests, and oral sight-reading
and rhythm-reading tests. There are printable
certificates and reward passes for completing the
various levels. A great tool for district alignment and
common assessments before students move on to
their high school choral programs!
10645685 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .45.00
10770056 Wall Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.50
Choral Cantabile—Katharin Rundus. The third
book on vocal training in the Cantabile series by
Dr. Rundus, this one is tailored specifically for
the choral director. The first book, Cantabile, is a
graduate-level text that has become enormously
popular throughout the U.S. and abroad for voice
teachers, professors and choral directors. Her
second book, Cantabile Voice Class, is aimed at the
undergraduate student. This important third book
provides a systematic approach to teach lyrical
singing and tone broken down into 10-12 minute
lessons intended to be incorporated into your choral
rehearsal. An exceptional resource!
10748270 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .19.99
The Choral Conductor's Companion—Brian
J. Winnie. This excellent reference guide contains
100 powerful rehearsal techniques and ideas
passionately shared by leading expert choral
pedagogues, composers, conductors, vocologists,
music therapists, researchers, speech-language
pathologists, studio teachers, and professional
practitioners. Each quick-to-read, insightful article
includes fascinating facts about famous composers
and conductors, thoughtful motivational quotes,
and suggested additional reading selections. It's
an excellent university text and "go-to" source for
choral conductor-teachers at all levels.
11306480 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
A Choral Director's Guide to Instrumental
Conducting—Michael Kemp. Choral directors
are frequently called upon to conduct various
instrumental ensembles, from a few accompanying
instruments to a full orchestra. This very practical
and straightforward book provides insights and
advice to those who haven't studied instrumental
conducting, who may be new to conducting
instrumentalists, or those who are looking to hone
or enhance their skills. Throughout this book,
Michael Kemp explains the most beneficial ways
for a choral conductor to hire, work with, and lead
instrumentalists. The different approach needed to
guide instrumental ensembles of varying skill levels
is presented clearly and effectively.
11345239 Spiral-Bound Book . . . . . . . . .14.95
Choral Diversity—Dennis Shrock. Written by
noted scholar and conductor Dennis Shrock, this
is a presentation of composers throughout history
who represent the broad and diverse canon of
choral music. It includes twenty women composers
and ten composers of color, many of whom have
been previously underrepresented in studies and in
performances. Each chapter presents overviews of
the composer's life and choral output; information
and analysis of selected compositions, including
complete texts and literal translations not found
elsewhere; and guidelines that address related and
important aspects of performance. Rounding out his
approach, Shrock also explores the lesser-known
works of familiar composers such as Palestrina and
Brahms. The repertoire also represents a diversity
of musical periods, styles, and genres. With its
broad scope and scholarly authority, this is the
ideal resource for conductors at all levels looking
to diversify their concert programming in a practical
and historically informed way.
11395319 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .29.95
Choral Ensemble Intonation—James Jordan &
Matthew Mehaffey. Faced with persistent intonation
problems in their own choirs, authors James Jordan
and Matthew Mehaffey developed an innovative
new method of choral ensemble solfege that
offers dramatic improvement in tuning any choral
ensemble. Not just a temporary fix, this method
encourages the building of intonation skills within
the choral rehearsal setting, using solfege syllables
in creative ways to develop aural capabilities in each
individual singer. The related video shows these
techniques in action with surprising results. Topics
such as good vocal production, physical movement
and modal analysis are also discussed to aid in
the teaching and learning process. Practical and
effective, this is a helpful tool for choir directors at
every level.
8059056 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.95
8059059 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
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