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4 DIRECTOR RESOURCES n 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 n 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 n 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 n 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 n 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 n 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 n 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 l Hallelujah! (An Anthem for Purposeful Work)—Cathy Fyock, Lyle Sussman & Kevin Williamson. Your life's work is too important to simply begrudge and endure. A business parable for the ages, Hallelujah! will help you to "hear the music" at work and to believe in the dignity of life's labors. Written from the perspective of a choir member, this book shows the value of the life lesson's taught in a choir. Compassion, humility, grace and transformation. Need something to remind you why you do what you do? Read Hallelujah! 10524635 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 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 Managing Music Ministry (Beyond Notes and Chords)—Stephen Petrunak & Randall Phillips. This book confronts the everyday issues faced by those managing a church music program. Divided into two sections, it covers not only the management of a music program but also the musical and nonmusical issues a music director encounters. Together, Stephen Petrunak and Fr. Randall Phillips share their knowledge and expertise gained collectively from more than 15 years of corporate experience, 40 years of music ministry leadership, and 30 years of priesthood. Petrunak guides readers through the management of people, conflicts, financial resources, and time while Fr. Phillips considers the spiritual elements of leading a music ministry. This book is a practical, insightful guide for anyone managing a church music program. 10492250 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95 l Messiah: Understanding and Performing Handel's Masterpiece— Helmuth Rilling. This book on Handel's Messiah reflects Helmuth Rilling's remarkable skills, both as a conductor and as an educator. It is literally a "study guide" for conductors and performers which shows the step-by-step thought process Rilling uses in preparing a score - a methodology which can be applied to any work. More importantly, Rilling challenges the reader to probe Handel's thinking - to consider ways of more effectively communicating the deeper layers of meaning found within this masterwork. 10495178 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.00 n Quiet Moments for Worship Leaders (Scriptures, Mediations and Prayers)—Marty Parks. With the heart of a musician and the Psalms for inspiration, Marty Parks has written this devotional book that takes a leisurely walk through the Bible's hymnal. Brief moments in the Psalms, along with thoughtful prayers, are offered in 90 readings intended for personal devotion or for use before rehearsal to focus your singers on the ministry of music in your particular congregation. 10050909 Paperback Book. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99 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 2-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95 Director 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

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