J.W. Pepper Music Catalog
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DIRECTOR RESOURCES Editors' Choice 2023 New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella ePrint Downloadable (MP3s, PDFs & more) All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 180 Go to cart BOOKS & RESOURCES Hearts All Whole (Reflections on (Life and) Twelve Choral Gems)—Robert Bode. With his hallmark wit and humor, choral conductor and poet Robert Bode brings readers on a journey through twelve great choral works, offering anecdotes, valuable insights, and interpretive advice for each. Along the way, Bode chronicles his own path to understanding and shares candidly about his mistakes, his triumphs, and his love for the repertoire that has played a significant role in his life and illustrious career. This volume filled with wisdom and experience will forever change your understanding and interpretation of these twelve choral gems. A must-read for all choral conductors and musicians! The twelve choral works covered are Ave Maria (Josquin); Ave Redemptoris Mater (Palestrina); O Mirtillo (Monteverdi); Ave verum corpus (Mozart); O schone Nacht! (Brahms); Os justi (Bruckner); Bogoroditse Devo (Rachmaninoff); My Spirit Sang All Day (Finzi); Hodie Christus natus est (Poulenc); At the Round Earth's Imagin'd Corners (Spencer); Ubi caritas (Durufle); Sure on This Shining Night (Lauridsen). 11428231 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.95 In Search of Inspiration (Interviews with Notable Choral Conductors)—Gregory Gentry. In this collection of in-depth interviews, 15 highly respected choral conductors from around the world answer a series of fundamental questions about how they shaped their achievements: How do they balance their time making music while fulfilling teaching and concert schedules? How do they motivate students, manage outside professional commitments, and satisfy administrators? Each conductor shares their wisdom and expertise, discussing memorable educational moments, recounting stirring experiences in the concert hall, and sharing stories about their work with historic figures in music. They offer insights on programming repertoire and explain how they have successfully navigated a career in music. A fascinating and relevant read for any choral educator, this collection explores the choral art through extraordinary 20th- and 21st-century voices whose artistry and influence will be felt for generations to come. Features: George Lynn, George Eugene Umberson, Donald Neuen, Paris Rutherford, Peter Bagley, Charlene Archibeque, Eph Ehly, Joseph Flummerfelt, Joan Conlon, Ann Howard Jones, Simon Carrington, Earl Rivers, Henry Leck, Hilary Apfelstadt, Andre Thomas, and Maria Guinand. 11388297 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 In Their Own Words (Slave Life and the Power of Spirituals)—Eileen Guenther. This groundbreaking study of slavery and spirituals is the first to place the unique voices of an enslaved people squarely within the context of their daily lives. A succinct history is woven into an examination of the role of singing and religion in slave life and directly correlates slave testimonies - in their own words - to the themes of spirituals. Includes a survey of the musical styles, performance practices, and melodic and rhythmic characteristics of spirituals. 10646311 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .28.00 Inside the Choral Rehearsal—James Jordan. This book explores both the philosophy and practical application of audiation development for choral ensembles with the goal of contributing to a lifelong acquisition of musical skill and audiation. James Jordan has spent 35 years developing these applications of Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory. This book provides its readers with new rehearsal techniques, approaches to aural literacy, philosophies for teaching aural literacy, philosophies for teaching the essential elements of musicianship, understanding of space audiation, and much more. 10826301 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .44.95 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 The iTheatrics Method (The Quintessential Guide to Creating Quality Musical Theatre Programs)—Timothy Allen McDonald, Cynthia A. Ripley & Marty Johnson. The iTheatrics Method is the first textbook specifically devoted to building high-quality and sustainable musical theatre programs in schools and community settings. This book is the culmination of more than 20 years of hands-on training conducted by master educators and vetted by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Changing Education Through the Arts (CETA) initiative. Written in an entertaining, conversational style, this book also includes the advice of more than 100 instructors currently working in the field. It is the quintessential guide and resource for creating quality musical theatre programs for students of all ages. 10766365 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . .49.95 Learning Harmony and Improvisation Using Conversational Solfege—John M. Feierabend. Perfectly suited for students at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels, this volume is the culmination of John M. Feierabend's best-selling curriculum. As with all books in the Conversational Solfege series, this book continues the 12-step "ear-before- eye" approach while exploring the concepts of harmony and improvisation. To facilitate effortless aural learning, the book employs solfege syllables, clever illustrations, melodic patterns, and a unique method for part-singing called vocal chording. The first four units in the book introduce basic harmonic functions in major and harmonic minor, and the following eight units explore the various modes and their implied harmonies. Improvisation is the natural extension of harmonic understanding; this book presents ten challenge levels that ask students to perform increasingly difficult improvisational skills while vocal chording. In keeping with the Conversational Solfege tradition, units conclude with a representative sampling of folk repertoire and classical music, complete with bass lines and chord charts. With the effective step-by-step process presented, harmonic and improvisational understanding are more accessible and intuitive than ever. 11366026 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.95 The Little Book of Ups—Mark Burrows. An outstanding collection of choral warmups that will not only improve an ensemble's pitch, rhythm, and tone, they are designed to lift up spirits, minds, and voices. These warm- ups teach foundational choral technique using inspiring lyrics that affirm every choir member's presence and seek to build a sense of ensemble. Carry this valuable resource with you to every rehearsal and see how it transforms your choir in wonderful ways! While suitable for singers of all ages, the material in this resource is especially effective for elementary, junior high, and high school choirs. 11395910 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Margaret Hillis: Unsung Pioneer—Cheryl Frazes Hill. Conductor, chorus director, airplane pilot, and educator Margaret Hillis blazed a trail upon which many continue to tread. The first woman to regularly conduct a major symphony orchestra, she was the founder of the Chicago Symphony Chorus and served for 37 years as its first director, winning nine Grammy Awards. But as compelling as what she achieved is how she deftly circumvented the constant barriers in fields where women were not welcome. The author, a longtime colleague and associate, examines how Hillis was able to overcome the many challenges she faced, navigating a career in ways relatable not only to musicians but also to women in all professions. Her journey is an inspiration, a portrait of what it takes to succeed at the highest level in any field. 11388296 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 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 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 Music & Social Justice (A Guide for Elementary Educators)—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 . . . . . . . . .30.95 Music Advocacy (Moving from Survival to Vision)—John L. Benham. One of the most thorough reference books available that addresses what may be the most important topic in music education today. This text provides extensive information and an effective summary of the practice of music advocacy, compiling research and thirty years' experience of one of the nation's most successful advocates for music education. It gives music educators, administrators, school board members, and community advocates step-by-step procedures for saving and building school music programs. An important resource that every music educator should have in his or her library. 10670469 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . .23.95 Connect. Learn. Grow. J.W. Pepper hosts events across the country designed for today's music teachers and directors. A successful year starts here. jwpepper.com/events