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Harmony Handbook—ed. Katie O'Connor-Ballantyne. A treasure trove
of choral pedagogy! This step-by-step skill-building guide takes beginners
from unison to two-part singing by focusing on the underlying aural and
developmental concepts necessary for success. Sequential chapters on unison,
echo, round, and partner singing serve as benchmarks along the way to full
harmony. Each of the ten carefully curated songs is prefaced with a two-page
rehearsal guide that targets essential objectives and suggests exercises and
activities designed to introduce, explore, and master the piece. Learn how to
anticipate and address the musical challenges of this repertoire, then transfer
these masterful techniques to your entire program. Fully reproducible, choose
either the traditional book with or without online audio, the digital version with
online PDFs and online audio, or an enhanced CD with both PDFs and audio.
11105115 Unison/Two-Part Reproducible Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
11105116 Unison/Two-Part Reproducible
Book & Online Audio Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.99
11105117 CD Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
11317919F P/A MP3 Enhanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
The Creative Use of Organ in Worship, Vol. 4—arr. Hal Hopson.
Part of the Creative Church Musician Series, this reproducible volume
includes over 250 hymn reharmonizations, plus 21 ways to improvise hymn
tunes for use as service music along with a complete listing of modulations
and five harmonizations for the doxology.
8024275 Reproducible Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69.95
The Perfect Blend (2nd Edition - over 140 Seriously Fun Vocal
Warm-ups and Much More!)—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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.99
10009390 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99
The Creative Use of Handbells in Worship, Vol. 1—Hal Hopson.
Part of the Creative Church Musician Series, this reproducible volume
contains a wealth of tried-and-true suggestions for using handbells in worship.
Divided into two parts, one section deals with using handbells in all aspects of
worship while the other suggests creative ways to use handbells with hymns.
Useful for choirs of any size or level of experience.
5603642 Handbells Handbell Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95
Evoking Sound (Fundamentals of Choral Conducting -
Second Edition)—James Jordan. Now significantly revised and
expanded, with a foreword by Morten Lauridsen, James Jordan's
groundbreaking book incorporates more than ten years of new conducting
insights, pedagogy, and philosophy to create a resource that is not only
informative but transformative. Unique to this edition is the inclusion of a
revolutionary DVD (also available separately as The Anatomy of Conducting)
with Dr. Jordan and Eugene Migliaro Corporon of the University of North
Texas. For the first time, a conducting text contains visual examples of
patterns that, with the help of state-of-the-art animation and multiple camera
angles, guide you to a deeper understanding of how conducting gesture
influences sound. Hardcover book with DVD, 466 pages.
10076671 Second Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
3700377 Choral Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10161605 Choral DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
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
Devotions for Your Choir
Church Choir Warm-Ups (for the Voice, Body and Soul)—
Janet Day. This valuable resource is essential for every church choir director.
These warm-ups and activities will help prepare voices, bodies and spirits to
share the Word through song. The opening prayers and meditations will help
center your rehearsals. The vocal exercises will guide singers to produce
a free and open tone, develop clean articulation and diction, and improve
resonance and intonation, all while singing inspirational words and passages.
The group activities will develop a camaraderie that every church choir should
know. The enclosed enhanced audio CD provides a demonstration recording
of each vocal exercise plus printable, reproducible, projectable PDFs of each
singer exercise. Use these meaningful exercises, prayers, and activities to
enhance your music ministry at any level. Includes sections on prayers for
preparation; breathing exercises; movement exercises; exercises to promote
good posture; vocal exercises; and activities for fellowship.
10369183 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Devotions for Choirs—Genevieve & Herman DeHoog. Devotions to use
for all occasions throughout the church year. A prayer completes each devotion.
They can be used at choir rehearsals or before worship service begins.
3101623 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
In Spirit and in Truth: Devotional Thoughts and Prayers for
Worshipers—Marty Parks. Sixty devotional thoughts and prayers based
on significant scripture passages. Whether you're a worship leader, worship
ministry participant, or anyone "following hard after God," these devotionals
are designed to encourage and prompt you to worship God and to lean on His
leading in your life and ministry. These encouraging glimpses into God's word
can be used as a companion for personal reflection and devotion times or to
aid in rich and unifying group study.
10771836 Paperback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
One-Minute Devotions for the Church Musician—
Nancy M. Raabe. A three-year series of devotional books, these thoughtful
volumes are presented as a resource to correspond with the Revised
Common Lectionary. Brief commentaries on scripture readings or hymn texts
are presented with the goal of helping church musicians in their personal
relationship with the One from whom all worship originates. An excellent way
to begin the weekly rehearsal or prayer before the Sunday service.
10280934 Paperback Cycle B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
10282696 Paperback Cycle C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
Rehearsing the Soul—Terry York. Church choirs prepare musically
and vocally each week –this resource also gives your choir members an
opportunity to prepare their spirit as they bring the messages of our Lord
to the congregation. This easy-to-use collection is presented in a seasonal
format. Each week's devotional reflection begins with a Scripture or hymn
passage and concludes with a brief prayer.
8024671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
To God I Give My Melody—Susan Palo Cherwien. These meditations
for hymn festivals, worship services, and for private reading are inspirational
and thought-provoking. They reflect the writer's years of experience in crafting
meaningful worship. The book also includes a template for hymn festivals that
allows the reader to creatively construct this special form of worship for their
congregation. Not to be missed.
11110135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.00
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