J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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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 168 DIRECTOR RESOURCES Go to cart BOOKS & RESOURCES Music & Social Justice—Cathy Benedict. Offering practical suggestions for helping both teachers and students think about the world around them, this book seeks to help implement social justice practices in music classes and ensembles at the elementary and middle school levels. Each chapter engages with important themes through music making and presents examples of dialogue with students, unit ideas, and lesson plans geared toward students between 6-14 years old. Tackling subjects often considered beyond the understanding of younger students, this book respects the voice and critical thinking of the student. Suggestions are given that help reflect and redirect dialogue, with questions that address bias, misinformation, and misunderstandings that too often stand in the way of coming to know and embracing diversity. The book also includes legally grounded arguments appropriate for school board presentations and ready-to-go classroom-tested lesson plans. 11339681 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .27.95 Music Curriculum Writing 101—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 A Music Teacher's Gratitude Journal—Krista Hart. This journal invites music educators to focus on the positive aspects of being a teacher and musician. The flexible format allows for entries on your own schedule, and it will remind you of what's truly important and inspire positive change. Includes inspiring quotes, habit trackers, and simple yet insightful writing prompts that lead you to express appreciation, reflect on your teaching, and ignite the joy of making music. A perfect gift for every music educator! 11347563 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.99 The Musician's Empathy—James Jordan & Jason Max Ferdinand. This selection emphasizes awareness and understanding of the essential role empathy plays in honest musicianship. Including a collection of suggestions and metaphors for how musicians can harness their own empathy to refocus rehearsals and performances, the authors propose that a constant awareness of empathy should be at the forefront of all music making and must be the threshold to artistry and human connection. As an added bonus, the book contains a wealth of QR codes for video presentations dealing with topics related to this book for both self-exploration and class use. 11366645 Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21.95 5832076 Book-The Musician's Soul. . . .22.95 Musician, Heal Thyself!—Jennifer Johnson. A healthier approach to music making begins today with the ideas and insights presented in Musician, Heal Thyself! Pain in the shoulder region is one of the most common problems afflicting instrumentalists, vocalists, and conductors alike. Using the principles of body mapping, musicians can free themselves of their shoulder pain, injury, and limitations, leading to more expressive and healthy music making. While keenly aware of the importance of whole-body balance and context, this book presents the four most common patterns that cause shoulder pain and fatigue, along with guidance on how to "remap" the body for healthier whole-arm movements in playing, singing, and conducting. Also included in the book are images and photographs of world-class musicians who exhibit exemplary arm movement and a free shoulder region in their performances. Especially helpful are the book's movement exploration activities, supplemental online video links, and the appendix, which outlines the functions of the shoulder region muscles in layman's vocabulary. 11375534 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 The Oxford Handbook of Social Justice in Music Education—Cathy Benedict, Patrick Schmidt, Gary Spruce & Paul Woodford. This comprehensive resource provides an overview and scholarly analyses of the major themes and issues relating to social justice in musical and educational practice worldwide. Consisting of 42 chapters by authors from across the globe, this handbook will be of interest to anyone who wishes to better understand what social justice is and why its pursuit in and through music education matters. 11210628 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .50.00 Pass the Baton—Kathryn Finch & Theresa Hoover. All too often, the music classroom stifles students with one-size-fits-all curricula and repertoire. This book turns that paradigm on its head, offering a vision of music education that empowers students as critical thinkers who exercise voice and choice to question, discover, connect, and play like never before - in and out of the classroom. It offers a comprehensive guide to crafting engaging music lessons that transform students from passive consumers to vibrant creators. Whether you're looking to rethink general music or your ensemble groups, this is chock-full of generative, actionable, and impactful tools. This book draws on the authors' deep research and years of experience in the music room to provide a guide to creating a learner-centered environment and giving students the opportunity to own the creative process. 11338523 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 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 A Place in the Staff—Jen Rafferty. Teaching is a long journey of constant growth. The first few years of your career can feel like trial by fire, but you've got what it takes to be the teacher you want to be. This book will give you tools to help navigate the challenges that come your way and will guide you through understanding your students and the school culture, explore music advocacy, share resources about getting equipment, and remind you to take care of yourself. The workbook sections provide spaces to brainstorm ideas and capture moments of inspiration. These will become helpful as you continue to find your way as a music teacher. This is an excellent resource for new teachers and an inspiring refresher for experienced veterans! 11361474 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . .9.99 Practicing with Purpose—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 Progressive Sight Singing—Dr. Carol Krueger. Ideal for undergraduate courses in aural skills, Progressive Sight Singing introduces students to the underlying grammar and syntax of musical structure and prepares them to perceive that structure with both the ear and the eye. Working from the premise that students learn musical skills in much the same order as they do language skills, this book employs a unique pedagogical structure that introduces the concept of sound before sight. It trains the ear first, through hearing and imitating patterns, teaching students to hear and perform before they read and write. 10668992 Spiral-Bound Book Third Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . .119.95 Rehearsing the Choir—Stephen Sieck. If we could sit down with some of the best choral conductors of our time, what might we learn? In this book, twelve of the most prominent collegiate choral directors share their innovative ideas on a wide variety of topics. Directors featured include James Rodde, Lori Hetzel, Jefferson Johnson, Kent Hatteberg, Jerry Blackstone, David Rayl, Sandra Snow, Jonathon Reed, Anthony Leach, Anton Armstrong and Jo- Michael Scheibe who collectively represent Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Penn State University, St. Olaf College, and University of Southern California. The book shares these directors approaches to: recruitment, auditions, and singer placement in ensembles; selection auditions, and singer placement in ensembles; rehearsal planning; choral timbres and vocal pedagogy; intonation; kinesthetic learning and choreography; traditions and choral culture. Interviews with students and observations of live rehearsals complement these director interviews to provide readers with a comprehensive look at how these choral programs consistently achieve success. 11123159 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .19.95 Resonance—Christopher W. Peterson. Preparing students to become choral music teachers is what Christopher Peterson does at Cal State University, Fullerton. His methods are both modern and extremely practical. Now presented in a textbook format with interactive digital content and links, students will be able to easily locate and retrieve information long after the first read. Covering topics including possible career paths, managing the choral classroom, choosing repertoire, vocal warm-ups and care, teaching for inclusivity, and many more, this book is an all-in-one choral methodology sourcebook for our time. The physical textbook comes with an access code so students can connect with a companion digital publication with links to videos, PDFs, spreadsheets, sound files and the like. 11362194 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . .49.99 Sacred Choral Music Repertoire—Tim Sharp. Sacred Choral Music Repertoire is a practical reference for anyone looking to understand and benefit from the broad diversity of sacred choral music repertoire, its history, its nuance, performance insights, and discussions of the best repertoire throughout the ages. These discussions come from surveys of practicing church musicians and additional focused inquiry to discover the vital canon of sacred choral music used widely throughout North America. Written by Tim Sharp, Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association, together with contributions from practicing church choir directors, this incredible and comprehensive book conveys with passion and wonder the central role that choral art has served in worship for hundreds of years. Additionally, this book serves as a guide for any church music director and students of the sacred canon looking to bring the best performance practice and literature to their worship community.Topics covered in this book include: Chant; Music of the Renaissance; Music of the Baroque; The 18th Century Classical Era; The Romantic Era; Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries; Folk Hymns; Relational and Intentional Worship of the 21st Century and Church Music in a Professional and Commercial Age. Each section includes historical period background information, conducting insights specific to each period, practical analysis of each composition addressing meter, tempo, rhythm, melodic and harmonic characteristics, interpretation, texture, form, timbre, and text. Sharp and his contributors supply over 175 resource guides for the best in worship choral literature. 10985363 Hardcover Book. . . . . . . . . . . .59.95 Plan. Print. Play. My Library gathers the Pepper services you love under one umbrella. PROGRAM PLANNER