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183 Order Toll free! Call 1.800.345.6296 | jwpepper.com | [email protected] Choral Director Books & Resources The Anatomy of Tone (Applying Voice Science to Choral Ensemble Pedagogy)—James Jordan, Kathy Kessler Price & Sean McCarther. A valuable resource for choral conductors, no matter the age or experience of their ensembles, this volume explores essential aspects of anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, then describes their impact on choral teaching and rehearsal. In addition, this book reviews groundbreaking scientific information on spacing of singers and its effect upon intonation and vocal health. This volume contains pedagogical information pertaining to: breathing, resonance, and formats in the choral rehearsal; structuring warm-ups; using the breath as a foundation of expression; using legato in rehearsal; choral spacing for balanced resonance; teaching specific vowels and their internal architectures; piano accompanying to support good vocalism; building listening skills; and more. 10862181 Paperback Book . . . . . .30.95 The Architecture of a Career (A Festschrift in Honor of Dennis Shrock)—ed. Vance Acker. Comprising 11 chapters written by Dr. Shrock's colleagues and former students, now scholars in their own right, this book is filled with essays on topics ranging from the personal and pedagogical to building a music ministry, discussion of performance practices, analysis of specific works, and the choral output of specific composers. There is no better way to honor such an influential scholar and conductor than by contributing practical and scholarly grist for the mill of choral music and music education. 11621811 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 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. . . . . . . . . . .15.99 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 Beyond the Notes (Thoughts on Meaningful Music Making)—Paula Crider. After more than 50 years as a music educator and conductor, Paula Crider has experienced it all - the lows and the highs, the messes and the magnificence of teaching music at all levels. With love, wit, and sincerity, she now shares her hard-earned wisdom in this must-read for anyone who teaches music. There is something here for educators on every leg of the teaching journey. Her conversational narrative begins with her unconventional student-teaching experience and moves through the essentials for music educators - everything from score study, rehearsal strategies, and conducting technique to classroom culture and teacher self-care. The book touches not just on pedagogy but also discusses the often elusive secret ingredients that turn notes on the page into meaningful musical experiences. 11547385 Paperback Book . . . . . .29.95 Breaking Through (Disrupting Barriers to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access within a SEL Approach to Music Ed)—Edward Varner. A growing number of music and arts teachers are embracing the natural alignments between music education, social-emotional learning (SEL), and diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA). This resource helps music teachers understand the purpose of SEL, how it intersects with DEIA, and how to promote quality and equitable experiences for all students. It also explores how music teachers can use SEL to teach important life skills, including cooperation, communication, positive interactions, responsibility, impulse control, and accepting consequences, among others. The book is divided into three sections: Groundwork looks at music education as a matter of equity and identifies the natural alignments between SEL and DEIA; Avenues for Disruption offers strategies to make music education mindful, meaningful, and manageable; and Moving the Needle One Step at a Time identifies points of disruption and barriers to equity through an anti-racist lens. Foreword by Rollo Dilworth. 11581794 Paperback Book . . . . . .19.95 Brothers, Sing On! (Conducting the Tenor-Bass Choir)—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 The Business of Choir (A Choral Leader's Guide for Organizational Growth)—Emily Williams Burch & Alex Gartner. Today's choral leaders wear many hats: fundraising director, development associate, communications manager, marketing designer, volunteer coordinator - the list goes well beyond directing beautiful choral performances. In many ways, leading a choir is much like running a business. Written by two authors with extensive experience building choral programs from the ground up, this book offers new insights, best practices, and practical action items for choral leaders looking to master the organizational and administrative elements of running a successful choral program. 11426665 Paperback Book . . . . . .29.95 Cantabile (A Manual About Beautiful Singing for Singers, Teachers of Singing and Choral Conductors)—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 . . . . . .69.99 Cantabile Voice Class (A Manual About Beautiful, Lyrical Singing for Voice Classes and Choral Singers)— 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.99 11322980 Book & Online Media . .19.99 Choir Karate (A Sequential Assessment Program for Middle School Singers)— 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 Need to Listen? The score is just a click away! Type the item number in the search bar on jwpepper.com to hear and see the music!