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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2014 Publications) lNew for 2014 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision 258 Director Resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director l Confessions of a Shameless Name-Dropper (Adventures in the Music Business)—Mark Cabaniss. The music business has taken Mark Cabaniss on adventures far from his native state of North Carolina... from Nashville to Broadway to Hollywood and back. In celebration of his 25th year in the music business, this self-admitted "shameless name-dropper" tells witty and inspiring stories of his fun connections through the years in Confessions of a Shameless Name-Dropper. Join him as he shares the inside scoop of his encounters with legendary entertainers Bob Barker, Andy Griffith, Shirley Jones, Steve Allen, Dick Clark, Sherwood (Gilligan's Island) Schwartz, Rupert Holmes, Doc Severinsen, and more. In between the anecdotes of these and others, he gives an account of his own career journey with insight and behind-the-scenes stories about the inner workings of several top music business companies, while celebrating the transforming power of music and the arts. 10458825 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.95 n Creating Artistry Through Choral Excellence —Henry Leck & Flossie Jordan. True artistry is a mastery of details, and Henry Leck's treatise on the choral art discusses virtually every aspect of choral music with clarity and expertise. The first of its two sections contains practical and scholarly discussions of choral topics including director preparation, Dalcroze, Kodaly, and the boy's expanding voice. The second section contains almost 200 pages of forms, policies, discipline guidelines, tour preparation, press releases and volunteer handouts that can be adapted to fit any directing environment. A complete resource for the choral director, this is a defining document for anyone who aspires to musical artistry from a true choral master. 10052819 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n Creating Artistry Through Movement and the Maturing Male Voice—Henry Leck & Randy Stenson. Here is an amazing choral resource that demonstrates how movement while singing helps to harness the natural kinesthetic learning processes in males. Featuring the acclaimed St. Mary's International School Varsity Ensemble, conducted by Randy Stenson, the DVD includes warm- ups and exercises to improve tone, intonation, phrasing, articulation, special vocal effects, head voice and vocal agility. Through these exercises, the singer develops his own individualized shaping gesture, which leads to improved musicality during rehearsal, versatility and expressiveness. The companion book includes the notated exercises, additional instructional material, suggested seating charts, learning strategies and much more. 10304434 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 n Creating the Special World (A Collection of Lectures)—Weston H. Noble. Creating the Special World is a collection of lectures that epitomize the teachings of Weston Noble, one of the most influential leaders in the field of choral music of the past 55 years. The ten insightful lectures are divided into four sections: The Special World of Choral Music; Choral Pedagogy; Stylistic Awareness and Choral Music: A Retrospective. The author discusses the musical inspiration he and his students have experienced, as well as the technical aspects of diction, rhythm, and historical stylistic practices. Choral musicians at all levels will benefit greatly from this book! 3303377 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 21.00 n Deep River (The Life and Music of Robert Shaw)—Keith Burris. Robert Lawson Shaw was born in Red Bluff, California on April 30, 1916 - another century, another America. By the time he died, 82 years later, he had become one of America's classical music icons - a key figure who helped create a culture of classical music in the United States. Shaw was the principle re-inventor of the choral art in America. He made choral music important, artistic, and popular. Deep River is a rich, in-depth, 631-page biography of this complex man and his relentless drive to transform American choral singing. The enclosed DVD features Robert Shaw in rehearsal at Boston University. 10374871 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Dialogues, Volume 1 - Morten Lauridsen (Musical Conversations Between Composers and Conductors)—Morten Lauridsen, Paul Salamunovich and James Jordan. How valuable would it be to be able to listen in on a conversation among three of the most influential figures in choral music of the past thirty years - composer Morten Lauridsen and conductors Paul Salamunovich and James Jordan? Recorded in 2008 over a two-day period at the Hollywood Hills home of the composer, these colleagues and friends participated in a discussion to help conductors and choirs understand the music of Morten Lauridsen. Lauridsen and Salamunovich share details of their friendship and collaboration of almost thirty years. All three share important information about the performance, rehearsal, conducting, and interpretation of Lauridsen's works, which have become central to the canon of choral literature. 10054381 CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 10318318 DVD-Shining Night: A Portrait of Composer Morten Lauridsen . . . . . . . 24.95 n Dictionary of Dance—John Jacobson. This handy, practical resource features over 450 choreography terms, defined and demonstrated with the music teacher in mind. In the book, the movements are alphabetized and numbered, with easy-to-follow definitions, diagrams and dozens of demonstration photos for further visual reference. The video gives step-by-step instruction of these movements, demonstrated by John Jacobson and four student dancers, and they are presented in the same order as in the book for quick reference. A must for your music library! 3018488 Choreography Resource Book/2 DVDs . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 n Educating Young Singers (A Resource for Teacher-Conductors)—Mary Goetze, Angela Broeker & Ruth Boshkoff. This marvelous book is filled with ideas, processes, demonstrations, and activities to give the choral teacher-conductor a multifaceted tool for nurturing the developing choir. The book is organized in three units. Unit 1: First Things First addresses selection of repertoire, multicultural music, learning the score and healthy conducting technique. Unit 2: The Toolbox discusses vocal development, reading, part singing and kindling creativity. Unit 3: Putting It All Together offers suggestions on rehearsal planning and focuses on vocal production: vowels and consonants, intonation, ensemble singing, expression and memorization. Musical examples are used throughout, as well as tables, photographs, and "Extensions and Application" assignments to help students internalize and remember the points covered in each of the eleven chapters. 10086000 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00 n Everyday Wisdom for Inspired Teaching—Tim Lautzenheiser. What are the secret ingredients of master teachers? If you were a student in your class, what would you be learning? Would it be both exciting and valuable? How do you create a disciplined classroom environment without becoming a dictator? How can failure become a pathway to success? What are the qualities of true leaders? Tim Lautzenheiser explores the real-world questions, fears, and doubts all outstanding educators have. In the process, he discovers a gold mine of opportunities for teachers to assess their own effectiveness and reach the highest levels possible. In four parts (The Art of Teaching; Developing an Attitude for Success; Teacher Leadership Skills; and Selection and Encouragement of Student Leaders), Tim calls teachers and administrators to action. He writes, "It is easy to 'dream the dream' and even exciting to sit down and 'draw up the plan,' but doing it, actually taking action, seems to be where many halt... Don't react: act!" Hardcover. 10001221 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n 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 Book & DVD Second Edition . .49.95 n Evoking Sound: Choral Vocal Technique (The Choral Warmup)—Sabine Horstmann. Inspired by the teachings of her mentor, the legendary Frauke Haasemann, Sabine Horstmann has written these creative exercises for choirs at any level of development. Written in a straightforward, direct manner, this volume provides 94 sequential exercises that can serve as the central part of vocal training for your choir. Topics include: an overview of the "how" and "why" of vocal pedagogy; techniques for teaching posture, breathing, resonance, and relaxation; exercises for high range, low range, dynamics, and diction; suggestions for planning the choral warm-up; and canonic exercises for developing voice and ear. The author is instructor of Group Vocal Technique and Voice at the Robert Schumann University in Dusseldorf. She has extensive experience working with singers of all ages. 10066443 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 10445412 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Evoking Sound: The Choral Rehearsal (Volume 1 - Techniques and Procedures) —James Jordan. This comprehensive book is intended for choirs at all skill levels, and covers a wide range of subjects, including: rehearsal preparation and planning, how to listen, conducting gesture as a rehearsal technique, the accompanist and the rehearsal, how to teach artistic phrasing, rehearsal accountability, and the spirit of the rehearsal. The volume also deals with approaches to teaching rhythm, using recording technology as part of the rehearsal, introducing your choir to IPA, incorporating Dalcroze and Laban into the rehearsal, and the count singing system of Robert Shaw. 10030312 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 10039267 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Evoking Sound: The Choral Rehearsal (Volume 2 - Inward Bound-Philosophy and Score Preparation)—James Jordan. For the first time in a single volume, this book provides choral directors with a comprehensive guide to score analytical techniques used by the world's leading choral conductors and innovators. Topics covered include: Score analysis by Julius Herford; Score study through colorization by Margaret Hillis; Vocal technique analysis system of Frauke Haasemann; Score analysis based upon the note-grouping theories of Marcel Tabiteau as espoused by James Thurmond; Analysis and guide to Renaissance metric flexibility; Laban Movement score analysis; Choosing literature for your choir; A voice teacher's advice to choral directors concerning their rehearsal process. This text is a groundbreaking resource for choral conductors at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 10043460 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 n Finding Ophelia's Voice, Opening Ophelia's Heart (Nurturing the Adolescent Female Voice)—Lynne Gackle. Lynne Gackle, Associate Professor of Ensembles and Assistant Choral Director at Baylor University, has long been an advocate for the power of singing as a catalyst for positive change and self-actualization in adolescent girls. Her landmark text is a synthesis of these ideas, reflecting her unmatched expertise on the working of the female voice and a lifetime of experience and research. Serving to enlighten and encourage teachers and choral directors of these students, Finding Ophelia's Voice, Opening Ophelia's Heart addresses the symptoms of vocal change in the female voice, along with physiological factors that affect it. Appropriate choral literature, recordings, and other educational materials are also presented. The included DVD, which may be used as a teaching tool in the classroom, provides demonstrations of the phases of vocal maturation, voice classification, vocal techniques, and other pedagogical strategies, all with the help of an all-girl choir (ages 12-16) under the direction of Dr. Gackle. 10090243 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95 n Footlight Dreams (Following Your Passion for a Career in Musical Theatre)—David Ladd. For many young people, the most intense performing experiences they may have are as part of a cast in a musical or play. Or, they may fall in love with a Broadway or touring production to the extent that they jump headlong into the pursuit of such a dream without the necessary planning and thought that should accompany such a big decision. Veteran actor and educator David Ladd has created a practical guide for performers, teachers and parents to help the decision-making process for aspiring performers as they contemplate their futures in the theatre. Drawing on his experience as a singer/dancer, including a sabbatical year in New York where he chronicled his challenges and successes, Ladd presents the full range of information students need before setting their sights on a music theatre career, including a full range of interviews from professional actors detailing the significant obstacles to success in the field, statistics on costs of housing, transportation and training, and the audition/casting process for a new, non-union performer. The final section of the book guides readers as they explore their own career options, with thought-provoking questions, journaling opportunities and career resources, making this especially useful for teachers working one-on- one with students or in the classroom. It's not an easy path, but if performing is your passion, pursue it with an open mind and listen to your heart - the successes can be glorious! 10279919 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.99 n From Concepts to Concerts —Earlene Rentz. This supplementary text for the choral rehearsal provides exercises that teach fundamental concepts to choral singers. Dr. Rentz has drawn on her years of experience as a choral director and clinician to create these exercises, which are arranged progressively in difficulty, allowing all grade levels to benefit from the collection. The book is divided into four sections: Pitches and Intervals; Tempo and Meter; Symbols and Structure; and Text and Phrasing. Each exercise covers concepts within the context of an actual octavo. 10066287 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 l Getting Started with Middle School Chorus (Second Edition)—Patrick K. Freer. If you are a new choral teacher or an experienced teacher new to middle school chorus, Getting Started with Middle School Chorus is here to point you in the right direction! Well organized into twelve chapters, it covers all of the practical concerns you have, from budgeting, scheduling and recruiting to choosing choral repertoire, planning rehearsals and addressing the unique challenges of the changing adolescent voice. At just over 100 pages, including lists of suggested resources, this is the ideal book to help you begin your new job with confidence! 10345837 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 22.95 n Grading for Musical Excellence (Making Music an Essential Part of Your Grades) —Paul Kimpton & Ann Kimpton. Remarkable and practical, this workbook challenges music educators to examine their grading procedures for fairness and clarity and help motivate students to improve and achieve musically. Exercises and reflective questions encourage educators to work as a team to assess the current grading system and move to the next level by incorporating the latest research about grading and connecting to Common Core standards. An essential resource for educators! 10347514 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Music Lists Share your shopping list. jwpepper.com/musiclists

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