J.W. Pepper Catalogs

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 270 Director Resources Go to cart Books & Videos on Training the Chorus H Successful Warmups Book 1—Nancy Telfer. You won't find a better book of warmups than this! The choral warmup is an essential part of any choir rehearsal, and this valuable book is guaranteed to increase the effectiveness of your warmup time as it elevates the level of musicianship in your choir! Perfect for singers of all ages, at all levels of ability, this brilliantly conceived, systematic approach is guaranteed to help you teach your choir every aspect of good vocal production while warming up their voices, ears and minds to make their rehearsals and performances as positive and musically rewarding as possible. This remarkable book contains 78 progressive warmups, each one covering a different aspect of vocal production, with helpful illustrations and colorfully highlighted "Tips" and "Reminders." The clearly organized, easy- to-use conductor's edition provides preparation and review activities to augment every warmup, as well as a detailed explanation of how each warmup improves the voice. Also included are progress charts, short-term and long-term goals, and complete background information on the voice, featuring a large diagnostic chart showing symptoms of vocal problems with their possible causes and remedies. This is without a doubt the best resource available to help you make the most of your precious warmup time, and is guaranteed to pay valuable rewards to your singers, individually and collectively, in rehearsals and performances for many, many years to come! 1960418 Unison Director's Score . . . 29.95 1960400 Unison Singer's Edition . . . . . 7.95 n That's Entertainment—Sally K. Albrecht & Andy Beck. Staging suggestions for eleven Alfred chorals: That's Entertainment (Gilpin); Born to Shop! (Albrecht); Cantate Domino (Albrecht); I Bought Me a Cat (Albrecht); Kuna Karamu (Albrecht); Lullaby of Broadway (Althouse); Two Too Wet! (Althouse); Up, Up, Up In the Sleigh (Beck); We Wish You (Gray/ Beck); Winter Has Begun (Bryant/Grier/Beck); and Yo Vivo Cantando (Althouse). 10008269 DVD Choral Movement . . . . 39.95 n Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer—Henry Leck. This outstanding video demonstrates the basic vocal techniques taught by Mr. Leck to the students of the Indianapolis Children's Choir. It features exercises in mental focus, breathing, posture, and vowel formation, along with a written description of each exercise with accompaniment. As a guest artist and vocal model, widely known countertenor Steven Rickards demonstrates vocal technique through the use of his voice, a frisbee and a slinky! The video also includes exercises and vocalises to improve choral intonation and tone. This is an important resource for today's choirs! 10020759 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 n Vocal Transformation—Christine Bass. From the classroom to the concert stage, experience a high school choir's vocal transformation from beginning to advanced level. Step by step, through daily practice and using proven techniques, experienced educator Christine Bass transforms her students' singing into a free, healthy, blended and mature sound. A must-have in your professional library! A booklet containing 36 exercises is included with the 2-DVD set. This is endorsed by Z. Randall Stroope, who says, "Vocal Transformation is one of the most remarkable teaching tools for conductors that I have ever seen." 10067484 2-DVD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 Video Master Classes Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice—Anton Armstrong & Andre Thomas. In September 2002, an extraordinary musical event took place. At the 14th annual National Choral Conference, hosted by the American Boychoir, two of the world's top choral directors worked with young members of The American Boychoir and the Newark Boys' Chorus and made music together before an audience of choral musicians from around the world. Body, Mind, Spirit, Voice shows how Dr. Anton Armstrong of St. Olaf College in Minnesota and Dr. Andre Thomas of Florida State University melded this group of young people into an amazing musical instrument. This marvelous video illustrates how the arts can inspire and instruct, helping young people to learn the values of hard work, responsibility and self-confidence. (90 minutes) 10016384 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 The Boy's Changing Voice—Henry Leck. Join Mr. Leck and a choir of young male singers from the Indianapolis Children's Choir and the Indianapolis Youth Chorale as they explore the historical, physical, emotional, and individual musical perspective of the boy's changing voice as well as how the process affects the choral ensemble as a whole. This video offers choir directors, studio voice teachers, and young singers the opportunity to examine the process of vocal maturation and how that process might be approached within the choral ensemble. Warmups and vocal exercises, ranges and guidelines for vocal classification, technical data, interviews with young singers, and several excerpts of solo and choral repertoire in performance are included. 3258746 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 The Choral Director as Voice Teacher (DVD Kit)— Linda Spevacek. Choral singing is an extension of proper phonation from each individual singer, and this 2 1/2 hour master class on DVD is a gold mine of techniques, concepts, and practical exercises to improve singing at every stage of vocal development. Singers and conductors will appreciate Linda Spevacek's mastery in harnessing the entire body for focused tone production. Enjoy Linda's enthusiasm as she introduces and works with a room full of choral directors just like you. Watch her put her ideas into practice by leading the assembled group through three octavos (included in the kit) and see firsthand how she incorporates the powerful techniques she has developed. More than an idea bank for proven vocal techniques, this is a comprehensive, practical approach to choral and musical excellence - an invaluable resource for every choral director! 10016383 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59.95 Choral Singing in Latin (A Teacher's Guide for Presenting Latin Texts)—Darwin Sanders. Nationally recognized language and diction specialist Darwin Sanders teaches pronunciation for over 35 of the most common Latin texts used in choral singing. Each text is spoken by the expert and echoed by an on-screen ensemble. A helpful reference DVD for choral singers and conductors! 10010169 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 The Collaborative Choral Rehearsal (Inspiring Creative Musicianship)—Dr. Leslie Guelker-Cone. This excellent DVD stresses the importance of involving choir members in the rehearsal process and the reasons behind the director's musical choices, as opposed to the choir merely following the director's instructions. It features multi-sensory, student-centered rehearsal techniques that encourage the development of critical thinking and musical problem-solving skills. Incorporating a combination of kinesthetic, cognitive, and affective approaches, students make musical decisions about topics including choral tone, musical phrasing, thematic balance, dramatic intent, and poetic meaning. Using a variety of learning modalities results in more fully engaged students and also produces stronger, more creative musicians who will be better prepared if their goal is to become tomorrow's conductors and teachers. Topics include: The Big Picture; Color and Character; Motivic and Textual Structure; Pulse and Meter; Telling the Story; Phrase Length and Shape and Formal Hierarchy and Macroshape. This DVD is not just a lecture, but an interactive experience with the teacher and her students, giving you the feeling that you have been personally invited into the choral rehearsal in progress with the Western Washington University Concert Choir. 10089901 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.95 Creative Rehearsal Techniques—Russell Robinson. This attractive video is a presentation showing actual footage of Dr. Robinson at workshop events as he teaches directors creative rehearsal techniques. You will see him discuss the challenges of today's choral classroom with candor and humor, while addressing the real problems directors face and presenting practical solutions. A valuable resource for teachers at every level! 10009101 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 Kids on Risers (A Director's Guide for Young Performers)—John Jacobson. Add visual impact to concerts and programs with this helpful "how to" guide for music teachers and directors who find themselves with a stage full of kids on risers! This instructional DVD is loaded with ideas to enhance the visual aspects of your performances, even in very limited space. From large groups to small, show choirs to concert choirs, this will help all groups look as good as they sound! See how even a small move can make a big difference, as demonstrated by John Jacobson and a stage full of elementary and middle school students. DVD highlights include: creative formations and ways to move onto the risers; effective "choralography" and simple riser moves; period moves; four dance numbers - complete with costumes and props, and even a few movement lessons led by John for your students to join in! Grades 1-8. 10097645 DVD with Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer— Henry Leck. This outstanding video demonstrates the basic vocal techniques taught by Mr. Leck to the students of the Indianapolis Children's Choir. It features exercises in mental focus, breathing, posture, and vowel formation, along with a written description of each exercise with accompaniment. As a guest artist and vocal model, widely known countertenor Steven Rickards demonstrates vocal technique through the use of his voice, a frisbee and a slinky! The video also includes exercises and vocalises to improve choral intonation and tone. This is an important resource for today's choirs! 10020759 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 Vocal Transformation—Christine Bass. From the classroom to the concert stage, experience a high school choir's vocal transformation from beginning to advanced level. Step by step, through daily practice and using proven techniques, experienced educator Christine Bass transforms her students' singing into a free, healthy, blended and mature sound. A must-have in your professional library! A booklet containing 36 exercises is included with the 2-DVD set. This is endorsed by Z. Randall Stroope, who says, "Vocal Transformation is one of the most remarkable teaching tools for conductors that I have ever seen." 10067484 2-DVD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.99 " You did everything right. You made the online experience simple. You kept me informed of the progress of the order and achieved prompt delivery. I could not have asked for more." —David Wolfson, Choral Singer United Kingdom xperience the Difference! 0 E

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