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261 Order Toll-Free! Call 1-800-345-6296 / FAX 1-800-260-1482 / Internet jwpepper.com / E-mail [email protected] Director Resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director n The School Choral Program (Student Leadership and Motivation DVD)—Tim Lautzenheiser & James Jordan. To build a successful high school music program is to empower student leaders. But what does it really mean to be a student leader? How can they make a difference? In this brilliant DVD, master clinician Tim Lautzenheiser speaks to the students of the Central Bucks West High School choir and band about how to bring leadership thinking into their everyday lives and music-making. He offers a clear perspective of what is possible when young leaders choose excellence as the foundation of their leadership mission. James Jordan encourages these same students to keep focus on why they connect through music, and on the rewards that come from those connections. And together, James and Tim discuss the risk-taking that is needed by both conductor and ensemble when true music happens. This DVD is a companion to the definitive choral methods text The School Choral Program, which breaks new ground in choral music education and provides choral directors with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and at the podium. 10062228 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Sign Language for Singers (A Resource for Musicians)—John Jacobson. Music is the universal language, reaching all races and all ages. Now you can enhance this universal language with the beautiful gestures of sign language. With Sign Language for Singers, you will learn over 160 beautiful movements most commonly used by singers. The gestures are alphabetized for ease of use, with easy-to-follow definitions and demonstration photos for further visual reference. The DVD features John Jacobson demonstrating each gesture, and with the DVD submenus, you can go directly to the move you desire. Also, included are 10 featured songs with John performing the sign language, so you can see first hand how these beautiful hand movements add meaning and depth to any musical performance. Songs include Hearts Around the World; I See With My Heart; I'll Care; We Remember; Child of the World; Like a Mighty Stream; We Live the Dream; Silent Night; Kumbaya and America the Beautiful. Grades K-12. 3302006 Book & DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n Sing 6-7-8 (50 Ways to Improve Your Elementary or Middle School Choir)—Roger Emerson. The adolescent years can be a challenge for any choir director - to say the least! But now, Roger Emerson has written a book - and not just any book, but one that is forged by years of teaching at this level and years of successful composing, guest conducting and leading workshops throughout the world. With topics ranging from recruiting to discipline, and from the adolescent voice to administrators and budgets, this text is an absolute must for either the novice or the seasoned veteran who teaches and loves middle school singers. 10048309 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 n Singing High Pitches with Ease (Strategies & Solutions)—Nancy Telfer. For conductors, conductors-in-training and voice teachers. Nancy Telfer continues to provide the educational community with first-rate choral/vocal training resources with this her newest contribution. Organized in sixteen chapters, with an extensive introductory section on teaching goals and vocal pedagogy, this book is full of insights and information that no choral director or vocal teacher should be without! Chapter headings are: Posture; Breathing; Healthy Warmups for the Voice; Relaxation; Positioning the Jaw and Chin; Vocal Placement; Listening for Tone Quality; Diction for High Pitches; Ascending Phrases; Phrases Starting on a High Pitch; Long High Pitches; Stamina for High-Pitched Music; Ending on a High Pitch; Good Intonation for High Pitches; General Rehearsal Tips for Conductors and Special Tips for Children's Voices. 5986166 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 n Strategies for Teaching Junior High/Middle School Male Singers—Terry Barham. In this practical, research-based book, choral directors will find creative and proven techniques for teaching boys' voices provided by 41 master teachers. A broad range of topics are discussed, including: voice testing, voice classification, recruiting, maintaining interest, performance success, and choral literature. Vocal development is presented through vocalises designed with the singer's health as paramount. Includes a 20-page appendix on recommended choral literature ranging from unison settings to age- appropriate SATB choral selections. For those who work with junior high and middle school singers, this is an insightful and valuable tool. 3295759 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 n Structures and Movement of Breathing (A Primer For Choirs And Choruses)—Barbara Conable. This enlightening handbook is designed to provide choir members clear and concise information about their breathing so that they may sing with optimal enjoyment and beauty. Featuring dozens of detailed illustrations and explanations, this book is a valuable tool in understanding the physical mechanisms that all work together to produce sound. It will bring new meaning to warmups and other vocal exercises for each choir member. 5940457 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.50 n The Superior Educator (A Calm and Assertive Approach to Classroom Management) —Stephen T. McClard. From the youngest professional to the seasoned veteran, every music educator wants success for their students and their music program. Stephen McClard shows an uncommon gift of perception, rich experience, a love of students, a pleasant writing style and a commitment to success in this outstanding book that bridges the gap between the good educator and the exceptional one. Anecdotal stories, real solutions, and practical management ideas are presented in such a straightforward way that you'll be eager to try them in your own classroom or group rehearsal setting. Instrumental or choral directors, elementary through high school, will find valuable and encouraging material on almost every page. A must for every educator! 10078814 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 15.00 n Sweat, Tears and Jazz Hands (The Official History of Show Choir, from Vaudeville to Glee)—Mike Weaver & Colleen Hart. For the first time ever, the real story behind the fascinating world of show choirs is told in this entertaining book. Featuring more than 100 competitive show choirs from around the United States in photos, quotations, and stories, the book details the many influences of pop and musical theater culture responsible for the show choir phenomenon. Take a step behind the hit TV series Glee and learn about the real drama, the hard work, the sweat, and the tears. Find out what it takes to build an award-winning competition set, and about the branding, the budgets, the strategy and the performance. Meet the characters, learn the lingo, and join the fun and excitement of show choirs! 10282747 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 22.99 n The Teacher's Guide to Music, Media, And Copyright Law—James Frankel. In this era of unprecedented access to information, teachers have a wealth of resources readily available for lesson planning, but determining what legally can and cannot be used in the classroom is a difficult task. The Teacher's Guide to Music, Media, and Copyright Law helps to explain in plain English just how information, images, video and music can be incorporated into any kind of lesson plan without running afoul of copyright laws. You'll learn: what you can legally use without permission; how to obtain and license what you need permission to use; how to check the copyright status of any media item; and how to apply copyright legality examples to real classroom situations. 10064295 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.99 n Teaching Band and Chorus in the 21st Century (A Director's Guide)—Steve Raybould & Kriston Feldpausch. This practical, common-sense guide to efficiently running a choral or instrumental music program is enlightening in so many ways, beginning and veteran teachers alike will find it indispensable. It's 241 pages, divided into four sections: Your Students; Your Program; Your Place and Your Life. Every conceivable topic is covered, from classroom management, assessment, guest artists and extracurricular ensembles to concert planning, festivals and competitions, creating a budget, fundraising and grants. Each of the 28 chapters has these special features: a "Technology Tip"; a "What if?" question; a "Reality Check" and a "Blog entry." The writing itself is easy and fun to read because you know the authors are not only well qualified, but they are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you. Highly recommended! 10066065 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21.95 n Teaching Music Through Performance in Choir (Volume 1)—Ed. Heather J. Buchanan & Matthew W. Mehaffey. This book is an ideal tool for anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the choral repertoire and wishes to learn from leading conductors and educators in the choral profession. In Part I, noted choral directors and teachers Frank Abrahams, Anton E. Armstrong, Joseph Flummerfelt, Graeme Morton, and Weston H. Noble cover such topics as breath control, stylistic awareness from polyphony through the Classical period, the challenges of modern music, "Performance Practice in the African-American Slave Song," and "Meeting the National Standards Through Choral Performance." Part II establishes a new system for assessing the difficulty level of choral literature, and contains nuts-and-bolts analyses of more than 100 of the most significant works from levels 1 through 5. Repertoire Resource Guides include information on the compositions and their composers, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. Also included is an in-depth analysis of the choral masterwork "Requiem" by Gabriel Faure. Teaching Music through Performance in Choir is a major contribution to music education and an essential resource for choir directors at all levels! 3303309 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10012063 Choral 2-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 25.95 n Teaching Music Through Performance in Choir (Volume 2)—Various Contributors. Written, researched, and compiled by choral scholars and educators with a wealth of teaching and conducting experience, Teaching Music through Performance in Choir, Volume 2 aids conductors and educators on their quest toward full musical awareness. This book is an ideal tool for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music composed for choir and a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the most expert voices in the choral profession. Volume 2 uses the choral repertoire grading system developed for Volume 1 and contains thorough analyses of more than 100 of the most significant works for choir ever composed, Levels 1-5. Repertoire Resource Guides include information on the composer and composition, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements, suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. This is an essential resource for choir directors at all levels and a major contribution to the choral field. 10030308 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 45.00 10032718 Choral 3-CD Set . . . . . . . . . 39.50 A step-by-step guide How to Make a Good Choir Sound Great Various Composers. This remarkable DVD presents a systematic approach to improving the sound of choirs of all ages, types, and stages of development. From vocal warm-ups to rehearsals to culminating performances, this DVD provides a step-by-step guide to help choral ensembles to reach their full potential. The key components are: Creative positioning of singers in rehearsals and performance; Placement of individual singers (voice matching); Developing expressiveness through facial engagement, movement, and emotional connections to the text and music. In this DVD, many different standing positions are demonstrated and the numerous factors involved in deciding which position to use are discussed. Dr. Charlene Archibeque demonstrates unique placements that work in varied rehearsal situations, including standing, sitting, using risers, and dealing with a flat floor. She also explores the most effective positions for performance situations, taking into consideration the acoustics of the venue, the strengths and weaknesses of the choir, and the repertoire to be performed. A focal point of this DVD is the demonstration of the decision- making process involved in the placement of individual singers within a section. Blend, balance, intonation, musicianship, and aural skills - as well as strength of each voice and timbre of each singer - are factors that affect these decisions. Unique "before and after" comparisons, suitable for showing to singers, highlight the contrasts prior to and after voice matching and/or positioning of singers for specific repertoire. The powerful effects of capturing each singer's innate expressiveness and imagination are displayed via contrasting examples of engaged and unengaged singing. This DVD, with its unprecedented combination of explanations, graphics, and singer demonstrations, offers a unique and valuable resource for both conductor-teachers and singers. 10443239 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 Words! 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 We review over 21,000 new titles every year, and hand-select the very best. jwpepper.com/ editorschoice

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