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4 100 plus Ways to Improve Hymnsinging—Hal Hopson. The congregation plays an integral part in the worship service and this book from the pen of Hal Hopson, will help you encourage and improve their participation in hymnsinging. Perfect for musicians, choir directors, pastors, and worship or music committees, it is a practical guide of ideas and examples. Similar to the "Creative Use..." series, areas covered in this book include: nurturing the congregation, selection of hymns, the use of hymns in worship services, children and hymns, and the use of: choir, organ, instruments and handbells in hymnsinging. It's an invaluable resource that should be in every church library! 8060568 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 Choral Ensemble Intonation (Method, Procedures and Exercises)— James Jordan & Matthew Mehaffey. Faced with persistent intonation problems in their own choirs, authors James Jordan and Matthew Mehaffey developed an innovative new method of choral ensemble solfege that offers dramatic improvement in tuning any choral ensemble. Not just a temporary fix, this method encourages the building of intonation skills within the choral rehearsal setting, using solfege syllables in creative ways to develop aural capabilities in each individual singer. The related video shows these techniques in action with surprising results. Topics such as good vocal production, physical movement and modal analysis are also discussed to aid in the teaching and learning process. Practical and effective, this is a helpful tool for choir directors at every level. 8059056 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25.95 8059059 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 H Choral Warmup Collection—ed. Sally Albrecht. The Choral Warmup Collection is an incredible resource that contains warm-ups for every situation and focuses on many different vocal areas. This superb sourcebook features 167 favorite warm-ups contributed by 51 choral directors from across the nation. The text is organized into several categories, including: Beginning Warmups; Breathing; Vowels; Flexibility; Intervals; Intonation; Blend; Phrasing; and Diction. Clear objectives for each exercise are included with practical and time-saving techniques that will ensure success with singers of any age. Choral directors will quickly adopt this tool as an indispensable part of their artistic and vibrant choral program! 3298107 Unison Choral Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.99 Church Choir Director's Guide to Success—James McCray. The author has brought his many years of experience to bear in this excellent book, which deals with the many facets of being a church choir director and gives helpful insights on how to be a better, more rounded one. Here's a list of the chapter titles: Recruiting; Rehearsals; Rejuvenation; Repertoire: The Church Year; Repertoire: Variety; Repertoire: Genres; Resources: Funding; Resources: Materials; Rewards; Reminders and Remaining Concerns. Whether you are a beginning director or an experienced one, you will find this book an interesting read. 3150596 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.95 l 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, 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; Activities for Fellowship. 10369183 Book/Enhanced CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19.99 The Creative Use of Choirs in Worship—Hal Hopson. From his many years of experience, Hal Hopson has given us a wealth of ideas to enhance congregational singing. Regardless of which hymnal you are currently using, this comprehensive volume of 1207 hymns is sure to have a solid representation of your musical needs. This incredible resource includes ideas such as descants, choir interludes and codas, organ accompaniments, organ interludes and modulations, choir stanzas, stanzas for soloist with choir, instrumental and handbell accompaniments... the list goes on and on! There are even two indexes included. One index is sorted by tune name, the other by title, making the search for hymns simple and uncomplicated. Without question, this innovative resource will have a tremendous impact on your congregation's enjoyment of hymn-singing. The Creative Use of Choirs in Worship is an exceptional "hymn-enhancer" that deserves to be in every Church library. 3192283 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49.95 The Creative Use of Descants in Worship—Hal Hopson. The Creative Use of Descants is fairly self-explanatory in that it contains 199 descants for various hymns! There is also a section that gives suggestions for how to write one's own descants. Texts were omitted since they vary from hymnal to hymnal, and many times sopranos find it easier to sing on "Ah." Regardless of denominational affiliation, or which hymnal you are using, this is a resource that will contain a multitude of descants you will be able to use. This is a "must" for every church music library. It is just that good! 3214533 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 H The Creative Use of Handbells in Worship—Hal Hopson. This is the first in a planned series of texts from one of today's leading composers/arrangers of church music. Mr. Hopson gives us a wealth of "tried and true" suggestions taken from his years as a practitioner directly involved with music for worship. The book is divided into two main sections entitled Enlivening Worship Through Handbells and The Creative Use of Handbells in Hymnsinging. Each section is filled with useful hints and specific examples which directors of choirs of any size or level of experience will find invaluable. Complete with authorized reproducible pages of bell music, this is a working manual that every director should have in their possession. 5603642 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.95 The Creative Use of Organ in Worship—Hal Hopson. This is an incredible resource, one that deserves to be in every church music library and one that every organist can use each and every week! Divided into two parts, Part One includes ways to use the organ creatively in worship. Included is a list of modulations from all keys to G Major for the singing of The Doxology (Old Hundredth) as well as five reharmonizations of The Doxology in both version of note values. Part One also includes a mini-course in improvising hymntunes for use as preludes, offertories and postludes, hymn introductions, hymn interludes, hymn harmonizations and hymn codas. Part Two is an extensive resource of over 250 hymn reharmonizations. Without question, this is an organist's "must!" 8024275 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39.95 Devotions for Choirs—Genevieve & Herman DeHoog. Devotions For Choirs contains devotions to use for all occasions that follow the Christian Year. A prayer completes each devotion. These devotions can be used at choir rehearsals or before worship service begins. 3101623 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.00 From Glory into Glory—Susan Cherwien. A second volume of Susan Cherwien's meditations for hymn festivals and worship services. The first volume entitled "Crossings" has received much recognition and has been widely used. This latest publication includes the same beautiful expressions of faith that have made the composers work so well-known. The book includes suggestions for appropriate hymns that might be matched with each meditation, as well as an index of hymn festivals that served as the inspiration for these meditations. A useful resource! 10072841 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95 l A Gregorian Chant Master Class—Theodore Marier. This is a beautiful, elegant book/CD edition that provides a wealth of information in a concise volume for anyone wishing to learn the chant. Ten fundamentals are outlined and accompanied by supplementary explanations and sung examples. The book/CD combination offers a unique method of instruction designed for choir directors, teachers, and individual singers, making it possible for anyone to be initiated into the art of the chant. 10424300 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.00 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 l Innovative Warm Ups for the Volunteer Choir—Michael Kemp. Here are 34 engaging choral warm-ups designed to improve your choir's sound and increase the singers' musicianship. Internationally respected conductor and clinician Michael Kemp brings his many years of experience and success in building choral programs to creating this resource for choirs of all ages. This collection offers purposeful, cre- ative exercises that are simple to learn and fun to sing. The unique two-to-four-part vocalises also develop refinement in intonation and choral balance. 10482022 2/3/4-Part Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95 10482021 Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75 Devotionals 4Editors' Choice (Best of 2015 Publications) lNew for 2015 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision Go to cart