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DIRECTOR RESOURCES Editors' Choice 2024 New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 180 Go to cart BOOKS & RESOURCES A Handbook for Charter School Music Educators—David M. Hedgecoth. The environment, resources, and expectations of teaching music in charter schools can often differ from traditional public schools, but the teacher's mission remains the same: to provide quality music education for all students. This concise handbook offers practical tools and information for music educators who accept charter positions and are tasked with beginning or sustaining a music program at their school. The first section of the book answers more than two dozen critical questions about charter schools, addressing everything from class size, scheduling, funding, and performance expectations to nonprofit status, assessment, school culture, and working with the administration. The second part highlights pertinent charter legislation, which varies greatly from state to state. In clear language, it reviews key elements of each state's charter law and provides links to additional information and resources for music teachers. This is essential reference material for any music educator or administrator looking to deliver quality music instruction to charter school students. 11428221 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16.95 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 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 . . . . . . . . .32.00 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 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 fundraise 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. This series of interviews with preeminent composer, conductor, and teacher Alice Parker offers 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; the conversational nature of this book gives everyone the chance to engage with her in a deeper way. Musicians and nonmusicians 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 . . . . . . . . .33.99 11339682 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . .110.00 Music Advocacy and Student Leadership— Tim Lautzenheiser. Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most popular and respected speakers on music education in the United States, released this compilation of some of his best published writings and lectures on key issues facing music programs everywhere. "Dr. Tim" shares a wealth of information on music advocacy, student leadership, and teacher responsibilities; all presented with insight, detail, and his trademark sense of humor. Entertaining as well as informative, this is a book you'll refer to again and again. 5990018 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . .21.95 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. 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 Pedagogy for Our Time (Conversa- tion and Critique)—Frank Abrahams. Education in all disciplines is changing. Teachers, including music educators, now need to be aware of a wide range of issues, including social justice, cultural responsiveness, integrating technology, composition and improvisation, critical thinking, social and emotional learning, and how to foster a community of practice. How do music educators best understand the current hot-button issues while also creating positive and proactive musical experiences for their students? This valuable resource explains the importance of considering these questions - and offers solutions. This provides a framework for music teachers to be aware of these issues and create supportive opportunities for students to learn without compromising their musical goals. Each chapter focuses on a topic that defines a problem and then poses potential solutions. This ambitious book advocates for critical pedagogy, reciprocal teaching, and popular music pedagogy, and provides templates to develop lessons and rehearsals that are meaningful and significant to students in the 21st century. 11428219 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44.95 A Music Teacher's Gratitude Journal (Creative Prompts to Nurture Joy, Reduce Stress, and Reflect on Your Teaching)— 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 ePRINT Make sure every note is heard. 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