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l A CappellaBrody McDonald, Deke Sharon &
Ben Spalding. More than any other person, Deke
Sharon is responsible for the current success of
pop a cappella. Founder of the House Jacks (the
original "rock band without instruments"), Deke
continues to be influential through his work with
The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect, Pitch Perfect 2, and
Vocalosity. Combine Deke's expertise with that of
directors Ben Spalding and Brody McDonald, add
a foreword by Ben Folds, throw in advice from
contributors like Peter Hollens, and you have one of
the most comprehensive volumes ever created on
the subject of contemporary a cappella singing. The
book is divided into eight sections: Setting the Stage;
Getting the Band Together; Arranging; Preparing;
Technology; Making a Name; Extras and Making It.
10523225 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.99
l A Cappella ArrangingDeke Sharon & Dylan
Bell. The world loves to sing. From barbershop
groups to madrigal choirs to vocal rock bands,
there are tens of thousands of vocal groups in
America. The success of mainstream television
programs such as Glee and The Sing-Off not only
demonstrates the rising popularity of vocal music;
it reflects how current trends inspire others to join
in. In addition, through various online and on-the-
ground vocal music societies, the a cappella market
is well defined and well connected. Like singing
itself, a cappella is a global phenomenon. At the
heart of every vocal group is the music it performs.
This often means writing its own arrangements of
popular or traditional songs. This book is the long-
awaited definitive work on the subject, wide ranging
both in its scope and in its target audience - which
spans beginners, music students, and community
groups to professional and semi-professional
performers, vocal/instrumental songwriters,
composers, and producers - providing genre-
specific insight on a cappella writing.
10345727 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99
n A Cappella Pop: A Complete Guide to
Contemporary A Cappella SingingBrody
McDonald. A cappella pop singing...it's the hottest
trend in the nation and the ideal challenge for
your top high school and collegiate-level singers.
Opening with a foreword by Deke Sharon, the
book covers every essential topic: forming your
ensemble; music selection; rehearsal techniques;
sound reinforcement; vocal percussion and much
more! Brody McDonald's award-winning ensemble,
Eleventh Hour, was the first high school group to
appear on NBC's The Sing-Off.
10310312 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
n Alfred's IPA Made Easy (A Guidebook for
the International Phonetic Alphabet)Anna
Wentlent. How many years has it been since
your last diction class? This handy guidebook
is an easy reference for the symbols used
in IPA: what they look like and how they are
pronounced. Example words for every symbol
are included in English, Latin, Italian, German,
French, and Spanish. And an online resource
includes recorded demonstrations of every
sound. A clear and concise tool for singing in
foreign languages, equally useful in the choir
room and the vocal studio.
10457893 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.99
n American Diction for SingersGeoffrey
Forward & Elizabeth Howard. Geoffrey Forward,
acting coach and leading expert in American
diction, clearly illustrates for the singer how to
gain control by eliminating vocal tension and
poor diction, replacing it with clear pronunciation.
This superb resource allows the singer to put the
finishing touches on his or her singing, not only
with excellent diction but through the concepts
of phrasing, identifying key words and singing
with emotion. This 270-page book is an essential
addition to the library of every singer, voice teacher
and vocal coach.
3700138 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95
3700139 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.95
n The Anatomy of Conducting (Architecture
and Essentials)James Jordan & Eugene
Migliaro Corporon. Two of America's most
respected conductors - choral and instrumental
- have entered into this remarkable collaboration,
to illustrate the basic principles of conducting
technique. Insightful masterclass dialogue, unique
multi-angle video demonstrations, and state-of-
the-art motion capture-animation demonstrate
the gestures of both renowned conductors.
Revolutionary graphics show skeletal movement in
real time, giving an in-depth, accurate picture of
body mechanics and architecture. Topics include:
basic conducting patterns in legato and marcato
for all basic meters; conducting with and without
a baton; extensive demonstration of preparatory
gestures; explanation of the architecture of
conducting; body mapping principles applied to
conducting; and discussions on sound shaping
and sound morphology. An interactive menu allows
study of conducting patterns from several angles.
This complete DVD tutorial for basic conducting
technique is a real find for student conductors and
professionals everywhere!
10043372 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95
10076778 Workbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.95
n The Art of Successful TeachingTim Lautzen-
heiser. This book from one of the nation's most
sought-after motivators and speakers on education
and leadership is the book that you've been looking
for! Includes sections on the art of teaching,
attitude development, student leadership, thoughts
about competition, and one special section for
band directors only. (Don't let this keep you away,
however, because you're a choral director!) This
book will enlighten you, lift your spirits, educate
you, inspire you and allow you to release your
unlimited potential.
2260438 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 23.95
n The Artist Within Me (A Teacher's Year of
Creative Discovery)John Jacobson. John
Jacobson - one of America's best-loved musical
personalities is known for sharing his passion,
humor and insights with students and teachers,
helping them to revitalize and re-energize. Now, he
has created a collection of 366 short essays - one
for each day of the year, including Leap Year - to
help educators rediscover the fervor and creativity
that brought them into teaching in the first place,
and inspire the artist that stirs within! Through
the readings in this beautifully designed daily
companion, a teacher will reawaken the mind, spirit
and body to the connection between one's personal
art and the art of teaching, tapping the restorative
power of creativity in nourishing the soul.
10309814 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 16.99
n Before the Singing (Structuring Children's
Choirs for Success)Barbara Tagg. This is
a comprehensive guide to forming, expanding,
and empowering choirs in school, church, or
community. Topics include: boards of directors;
finances; rehearsals; touring; commissioning
new works; promotion and fundraising; building
community and more. An extensive children's choir
repertoire list with over 700 titles is included along
with essays by nationally recognized leaders in the
choral field.
10392767 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 29.95
n Beyond Singing (Blueprint for the
Exceptional Choral Program)Stan McGill
& Elizabeth Volk. This practical resource offers
a wealth of information about how to run a
successful choral program. The authors are
two veteran teachers who give helpful advice
on dozens of issues facing the choral director.
Introduced by Paul Salamunovich, the book
includes a CD-ROM of bonus material and
eleven chapters:
10030158 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
n The Boy's Changing Voice (New Solutions
For Today's Choral Teacher)Terry Barham
& Darolyne Nelson. Approaching a very serious
subject with both wit and practicality, this is an
excellent resource for anyone who works with
adolescent male voices. With chapter headings
such as Putting Round Pegs in Square Holes, Good
Strokes for your Singing Folks, Putting the Pieces
Together, Eenie Meenie Meinie Mo This is Where
He Has to Go, Life with Chameleons, Tips for
Training the Tigers, Teacher Prescriptions for Sanity
and Scores that Don't Bore, this excellent book will
help you not only improve your ability to maximize
the talents of young males at this particular time
of their lives, but also to greatly reduce your
frustrations in the process of doing so!
1795392 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
n Brothers, Sing On! (Conducting the Tenor-
Bass Choir)Jonathan Palant. An ideal resource
for choral directors, teachers-in-training, singers,
and choral enthusiasts, this practical volume
explores the challenges and rewards of working
with evolving adolescent through adult male
singers. In addition to his own valuable insights,
Dr. Palant includes interviews with over two dozen
seasoned vocal music educators. Topics include:
A History of Men's Choral Singing; Anatomy of the
Male Voice; The Product: Choral Tone; Intonation;
Parts and Placement; The Adolescent Male Voice:
Categorization to Maturation; Programming and
Repertoire Selection; Auditions; Warm-Ups; Sight-
Singing; Recruiting; Fundraising and Travel. Sample
programs and repertoire lists are also included.
10456302 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 22.99
n Cantabile (A Manual about Beautiful Singing
for Singers, Teachers of Singing and Choral
Conductors)Katharin Rundus. This vocal
pedagogy textbook breaks the mold! Making
complex concepts easily understood has been the
hallmark of Kathi Rundus' teaching career. Filled
with anatomical drawings, pictures, graphs and
valuable vocal exercises, this book is wisely and
attractively organized. Plus, every chapter includes
a section specifically for the choral director!
10077592 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 59.95
n Choir Director Plan-It (The Ultimate Planning
Guide)Janet Day. Organizing a choral music
program can be like a jigsaw puzzle! Make your life
easier with this one-of-a-kind resource designed
just for you, the choir director, with everything
in one essential collection. Packed with helpful
charts, calendars, reproducible forms and tips for
a successful choir, this guide will help you stay
organized and plan ahead for the whole school
year. Highlights include: 40 weekly rehearsal/
lesson planning charts; 12-month calendar;
reproducible forms for student information; music
performance evaluation; audition forms; concert
planning; assessment rubrics based on the National
Standards and more!
10070781 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.99
Easy to use!
THE COMPLETE
CHORAL
WARM-UP BOOK
Russell Robinson & Jay
Althouse.
Here's the easiest-to-
use book of warm-ups ever, with
enough warm-ups for years of
rehearsals! There are 211 warm-ups
in all, carefully organized into eight
practical categories: Warm-Ups to
Begin the Rehearsal; Transitional
Warm-Ups; Warm-Ups with Fun
Texts and Syllables; Chordal
Warm-Ups; Warm-Ups Featuring
Interval Training; Jazz/Pop/Swing
Warm-Ups; Just for Church Choirs
and Rounds. Dozens of photos,
which illustrate correct posture
and vowel formation, highlight
the five chapters of insightful text,
entitled: Why Warm Up?; Warm-Up
Considerations for Different Age
Groups; The Warm-Up Before
the Performance; Procedures
and Precautions and Rest and
the Voice. Whether you're an
experienced choral director or just
starting your first job, you'll want to
have this valuable resource handy
at all times, and your choir will
benefit from it, too!
1994821 Unison Choral Score . . 23.99
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
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