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Books & Resources for the Choral Director
n Have We Had This Conversation?—John
Yarrington. Choral conductors in any situation will
be aided greatly by the solution-oriented techniques
in this practical book by noted choral conductor
John Yarrington. A "must read" for conductors
searching for new rehearsal strategies, motivational
techniques and personal inspiration, this short
volume includes specific procedures for addressing
text considerations, improving conducting gestures,
and developing ensemble skills, tonal beauty and
musicality. Dr. Yarrington also provides a systematic
approach to the preparation and performance
of many different works. Music excerpts with
recommended score markings accompany specific
information about how to study, present, perfect,
and perform each piece with appropriate tone, style
and expressiveness.
10049333 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.95
n I Know Sousa, Not Sopranos! (A Survival
Guide for the Band Director Teaching Choirs)—
Russell Robinson. Here's a sobering thought for
many a band or orchestra director: you've been
given the "opportunity" to work with the choir!
But fear not - now Russell Robinson (himself a
trained instrumentalist-turned-choral director)
has written this handy guide to help you survive
your foray into a strange land. The goals of this
easily read volume are simple, really: to show
instrumentalists that they already possess many of
the musical skills necessary to teach choral music
successfully. From suggestions for warmups, to a
discussion on vowels, to an educated approach to
selecting repertoire, this book is a straightforward
and accessible source for all things choral, no
matter what the individual situation. And, when
it's all said and done, there is joy and fulfillment
for the teacher, students and audience alike when
performing choral music at the highest level.
10046409 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95
n Inside the Elementary School Chorus—Patricia
Bourne. Designed specifically for the music
educator working with non-auditioned children's
choruses, Patricia Bourne's Inside the Elementary
School Chorus addresses everything from recruiting
to getting kids excited about singing, from warm-
ups to programming, and from working with
parents to budgets. In addition to helpful how-tos,
this outstanding resource illustrates how children's
choirs can become environments where participants
learn a strong sense of community alongside high
levels of musicianship. As an added feature, the
book includes a DVD that provides sight and sound
to the strategies shared in narrative. Organized to
follow the book, its sections include: The General
Music Classroom as a venue for vocal instruction;
Rehearsal Strategies for the public school
elementary chorus; and Performances - before,
during, and after. Don't miss this resource filled
with down-to-earth approaches and inspiring ideas.
10067653 Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
n Inside the Music Classroom (Teaching the Art
with Heart)—Patricia Bourne. The music teacher
constructs an environment where all children are
welcomed, they know what is expected of them,
they are encouraged to achieve, and they know
someone cares about their existence. That's
"the Heart." The teacher also creates a learning
climate of rigor, challenges and new awareness.
That's "the Art." Calling on more than 26 years of
experience Patricia Bourne explores, in accessible
and sincere fashion, this pairing of the practical and
philosophical in K-6 general music. Go inside the
classroom to discover the who (students) and what
(curriculum and methodology) of music education,
along with concrete suggestions for how to navigate
the landscape once you're "in." The real-world
considerations of classroom management and
additional responsibilities, such as ensembles and
the performance expectations that come with them,
are addressed in detail, as is the subject of finding
and succeeding in "the" position. This is a very
practical and inspiring book.
10025188 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 29.95
n 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95
n Jazz and Show Choir Handbook II—Doug
Anderson. In response to a very vocal demand
that his original Jazz And Show Choir Handbook
be updated for today's jazz and show choirs,
Doug Anderson has written Jazz And Show Choir
Handbook II, which is without a doubt the single
most inclusive work on this subject in existence.
Sample chapter headings include: The Jazz/Show
Choir Scene; Making It Happen; Organizing The
Choir; Rehearsing The Choir; Published Charts
And Publishing Companies; Making Your Own
Arrangements; Rhythmic Understanding; Voice
Production And Tone Color; Improvisation; Ballad
Interpretation; Accompaniment; Amplification;
The Presentation; Festivals; Travel/Trips/Tours;
Summer Camps; The Future For Jazz And Show
Choirs and more. Also included are several indices
of recordings, professional organizations, clinicians
and other useful information, as well as a CD
with twelve individual full-length recordings which
illustrate and amplify concepts in the book. This
is truly a resource that should be an active part of
any contemporary choral director's library, and we
recommend it highly!
1869098 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.95
n John Jacobson's Riser Choreography (A
Director's Guide for Enhancing Choral
Performances)—John Jacobson. Movement
enhances even the simplest musical settings. It can
bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or
simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without
your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's
ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers
have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for
the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering
basic formations, visual effect and simple gestures
that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will
help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your
performance. This is an exceptionally important
resource for virtually every school choral director!
1868033 Choreography Resource . . . 39.99
1868017 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99
1868025 Choral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
n The Joy of Inspired Teaching—Tim Lautzen-
heiser. The Joy of Inspired Teaching is about what
it takes to become a truly great teacher, about
the unique role of teachers as shapers of human
potential, and about meeting the challenge of the
day-to-day teaching routine. This very special book,
available in either printed or recorded format, will
touch your core values, tantalize you with fresh
insights, and sustain you with the knowledge and
courage to become the truly outstanding mentor
you aspire to be. Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the
most sought-after speakers on education and
leadership in the United States, brings his insights
as a music educator to bear on three major areas: a
philosophy of music education, achieving excellence
in teaching music, and student leadership. This is
the kind of book you will want to keep close at hand
to read again and again!
5279377 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.95
n The Joy of Part Singing (A Resource for
Directors of Young Choirs)—Mark Patterson.
The Joy of Part Singing is a resource that will
help children's choirs experience greater success
in part-singing through short, accessible warm-
ups, vocal exercises, rhythm chants, echo songs,
mini-descants, and rounds. While some of these
exercises are for rehearsal only, others may be
shared in worship or in concert settings. Everything
presented in the book was born out of the author's
own needs as a conductor of children's choirs. Even
if your choir is currently working towards solidifying
a beautiful, unison sound, these activities will help
singers build the foundation for singing in multiple
parts in the future.
10339191 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.95
n Kids Gotta Move! (Dictionary of Dance for
Young Performers)—John Jacobson. What is a
Grapevine? How do you perform the California
Raisins? Or the Cabbage Patch? These questions
and more will all be answered in Kids Gotta Move!
This handy DVD/Book pak features over 100
choreography terms, defined and demonstrated
with young performers in mind. The movements are
alphabetized for ease of use, with easy-to-follow
definitions, diagrams and dozens of demonstration
photos for further visual reference. The DVD
features John Jacobson and two student dancers
demonstrating each move, and the submenus on
the DVD allow you to go directly to the move you
desire. Grades K-9.
3302005 Choreography Resource . . . 34.95
l The Language of Music—Timothy Seelig. Music
is the universal language. This we know is true.
For us as choral musicians, however, there is an
added layer of challenge and opportunity: words!
How many times have you heard a chorus sing
and thought, "That was beautiful, but I have no
clue what they were singing about!" (Of course,
never with your own chorus' performances!) The
Language of Music will take you from the most
basic tools of delivering text to the overarching and
magical communication that takes place in choral
singing. The book includes accompanying video
clips to guide you. The connection you make with
your audiences through your words and music will
take your performances to another level!
10274474 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99
n Leadership Travel Guide—Scott Lang. This book
is a "must have" for anyone seeking to encourage
student leadership in a musical group or other
school organization. This inviting leadership method
book is an interactive journey for all stakeholders in
your program. The exceptionally effective process
encourages significant personal and program
growth. The proven approach is equally effective
with high school and college-aged students. This
hands-on manual is essential for any educator
looking to improve student performance in the
classroom, on the stage, and beyond!
10039714 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
10043371 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
n Majoring in Music (All the Stuff You Need to
Know)—Rich Holly. This guide will prepare music
students (and their parents) for the exhilarating and
consuming life of a music student. From practicing
to personal relationships and coursework, you'll
find no-nonsense advice and practical tips that will
greatly assist the student musician. Examples and
strategies will prepare music students to meet the
challenges and take advantage of the opportunities
they'll experience during their college years.
10068682 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 14.99
n Making More Sense of How to Sing (Multi-
sensory Techniques for Voice Lessons and
Choir Rehearsals)—Alan Gumm. This book reveals
how anybody can learn to sing and how any voice
teacher or choral conductor can get anyone to
sing, and keep making breakthroughs in singing.
With multi-sensory techniques to match and build
learning strengths, this book is for any singer
from the beginner to the experienced and mature
singer. Whether for self-guided, teacher-guided, or
conductor-guided learning situations, this unique
collection of exercises wakes up the senses for
amazing results. Paper, 190 p.
10075854 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 34.99
n Master Strategies for Choir—Michael Jothen.
This useful book contains over 70 ready-to-use
reproducible rubrics and worksheets for the choral
rehearsal, grades 6-12. It is organized into three
sections: 1) Choir as a sound laboratory, covering
choral techniques; 2) Choir as a rehearsal classroom,
addressing history, style and theory; 3) Choir as a
concert venue, presenting concert etiquette and
assessment. This multi-faceted resource will add a
new dimension to your choir rehearsals!
3303903 Book Reproducible . . . . . . . 24.99
l Morten Lauridsen's Waldron Island Reflections
—ed. Michael Stillwater. Waldron Island Reflections
offers images and words from "Shining Night,"
the award-winning docimentary film about the
life and music of Morten Lauridsen. Among the
leading American composers of the late 20th and
early 21st centuries, Morten Lauridsen draws
his inspiration from the serenity of nature. In his
summer residence on remote Waldron Island in
the San Juan Archipelago, many of his greatest
works are composed. For anyone who appreciates
nature as inspiriation for creativity, Waldron Island
Reflections provides a glimpse into a unique Pacific
Northwest haven where timeless words are given a
musical voice through Lauridsen's sublime artistry.
10455241 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.95
10318318 DVD-Shining Night:
A Portrait of Composer
Morten Lauridsen . . . . . . . 24.95
n Music Advocacy (Moving from Survival to
Vision)—John L. Benham. Finally, a "how-to"
book for advocating for music education in your
own school district! It helps you to understand
educational processes and how budget decisions
are made. It also provides suggestions on how to
involve all constituents in the process of advocacy
by guaranteeing that the best interests of students
remain the basis for all decision making. Music
programs can be saved even when cuts appear
to be imminent, and this book provides effective,
proactive strategies, not only to avoid those cuts
but also to establish a long-term plan for continued
development. This is a must-have resource for
K-12 and collegiate levels!
10282830 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 27.95
n 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
Essential
Discovering Orff
A Curriculum for
Music Teachers
Jane Frazee & Kent Kreuter.
If you have only one book on
Carl Orff in your library, this is the
book it should be! Jam-packed
with philosophy, Orff theory, Orff
pedagogy, copious musical examples
and a curriculum for grades 1-5, this
amazing resource is an excellent
book that you simply must have if you
are utilizing or even thinking about
utilizing Orff techniques in your work.
Highly recommended!
1743087 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95
"
I LOVE that the state competitions have their
list of music selections on here."
—Jaime Reza, Band Director, El Paso, TX
