J.W. Pepper Catalogs

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 232 director resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director l Messiah: Understanding and Performing Handel's MasterpieceHelmuth 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 Music Advocacy (Moving from Survival to Vision)John L. Benham. Finally, a "how-to" book for advocating for music education in your own school district! It helps you to understand educational processes and how budget decisions are made. It also provides suggestions on how to involve all constituents in the process of advocacy by guaranteeing that the best interests of students remain the basis for all decision making. Music programs can be saved even when cuts appear to be imminent, and this book provides effective, proactive strategies, not only to avoid those cuts but also to establish a long-term plan for continued development. This is a must-have resource for K-12 and collegiate levels! 10282830 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 27.95 n Music Advocacy and Student Leadership Tim Lautzenheiser. Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most popular and respected speakers on music education in the United States, released this compilation of some of his best published writings and lectures on key issues facing music programs everywhere. "Dr. Tim" shares a wealth of information on music advocacy, student leadership, and teacher responsibilities; all presented with insight, detail, and his trademark sense of humor. Entertaining as well as informative, this is a book you'll refer to again and again. 5990018 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 21.95 n Music Curriculum Writing 101 (Assistance with Standards-Based Music Curriculum and Assessment Writing)Denese Odegaard. Help music students learn more in less time, reach higher goals, and become active participants in their education. An extremely beneficial text for band, choir, orchestra and general music that provides the steps needed to create an effective music education curriculum for you, your school, and your district. A sequenced music curriculum gives direction to your teaching, builds cohesion among your colleagues, engages students and parents in goals you set, and builds awareness and support from your school's administrators. Contents include: overview of the national and state music standards; aligning district standards to the national or state standards; suggested activities for each national standard; designing an organized curriculum of lesson plans; assessments; organizing assessment documentation; student involvement; curriculum sample with resources and websites. A must for all music educators! 10075115 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35.95 n Music for Beginning Conductors (An Anthology for Choral Conducting Classes) edited & arranged by Dennis Shrock. Music for Beginning Conductors is an anthology of music designed to include all repertoire necessary for beginning choral conducting classes. Organized from simple to complex, the 103 pieces in the anthology address all the basic techniques, including entrances on and off beats, phrasings and articulations, fixed and changing dynamic levels, varied tempos and meters, fermatas, extended beat patterns, and mixed meters. In addition, each of these categories is explained at the beginning of the anthology. The pieces are scored so students gain experience with unison, canonic, independent two-part, homophonic four-part, independent four-part, a cappella, and simple keyboard-accompanied textures. Much of the music consists of folk songs and other familiar melodies that have been arranged with a simple harmonic bass part that can be played, if desired, on a keyboard instrument. All of the music is accessible in terms of melody, rhythm, and harmony, thus allowing it to be read with relative ease and to be adaptable to classes of varying sizes and resources. 10191706 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 28.95 n The Music Teacher's First Year (Tales of Challenge, Joy, and Triumph)Beth Peterson. From a first-year teacher whose instruments were stolen before entering his building and a teacher who received "hate mail" before her first day, to a teacher whose sensitivity, flexibility and insight gained her the respect of her ensemble in only weeks, this collection of true stories from first-year teachers is a delightful description of their real world. In addition, each chapter includes discussion questions for pre-service and young teachers as they prepare for their teaching future. 10289637 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 19.95 n The Music Within (Discovering the Joy... Again!)Dr. Timothy Seelig. As children, we knew the joy of singing, dancing, painting, laughing; all to the top of our lungs and outside of the lines. Along the way, however, our joy and creativity were muted by those around us, including family, friends and teachers. This DVD and downloadable workbook will remind you of those days of youth and free spirit as they help you to rediscover your "creativity volume knob" and turn it back up to forte, where it belongs! 10088546 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n The Perfect BlendTimothy Seelig. From the basics of posture and breathing to the final bow of your concert, The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining ride through vocal and choral technique. The book is full of warm-ups, old and new. It is organized in two parts: The Voice and The Choir. Its fresh, physical approach to singing focuses on vocal and choral tone; vocal and choral technique. The author asks, "Who should read this book? Anyone who sings; anyone who conducts; anyone whose warm-ups need a B-12 shot; anyone who is interested in new ways to approach vocal study; anyone looking for rehearsal tips; anyone who is open to new programming ideas; my Mom." Timothy Seelig's humorous writing style is an absolute delight to read! 3303246 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 10009389 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 10009390 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.95 n The Perfect Choral Workbook (Everything You Need to Organize Your Choral Program)Tim Seelig. Every choral director has times during their career when he or she just needs to get organized! And there is no better way to get started than this comprehensive book from Tim Seelig. The third in his "Perfect" series, this tool is something that you'll need in your choral tool belt, with chapters on musical rehearsals, warm-ups, lists, and even one called The Kitchen Sink for those topics not generally discussed in traditional ways. The attached CD-ROM includes forms and printable resources that will help the organization process, too. And, Tim's personal wit and straightforward style make each page an informative and enjoyable journey. 10046040 Book/CD-ROM with Reproducibles . . . . . . . 34.95 n The Perfect RehearsalTimothy Seelig. Never enough time to rehearse? The Perfect Rehearsal is the ideal resource to help you make the most of the rehearsal time you have. It's filled with excellent advice on how to make rehearsals more efficient and more productive, so your choir will improve to its full potential. This sequel to Dr. Seelig's best- selling The Perfect Blend takes the reader on an entertaining journey through the ins and outs of rehearsing a chorus, drawing on the expertise of noted choral conductors and vocalists such as Vance George, James Jordan, Sandra Snow, Jonathan Reed and Dennis Coleman, plus a bonus chapter by Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe. Add The Perfect Rehearsal to your choral library today! 10027082 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99 10044430 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.99 n Performance Assessment and Reflection in Choral EnsemblesWendy Barden. How is achievement - the choir's performance - usually assessed? By how well the ensemble performs at the concert, of course! This user-friendly resource discusses assessment, feedback and reflection to improve both individual and ensemble performance. Included are seventeen reproducible forms to help provide individual feedback and help students reflect on their work throughout the year - in rehearsals, following concerts, and at the end of the successful year. 10305928 Reproducible Book Forms Included . . . . . . . . . 10.95 n Pitch Perfect (The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory)Mickey Rapkin. The roots of unaccompanied vocal music stretch all the way back to the Gregorian chants of the Middle Ages, and collegiate a cappella singing is more than a century old. But what was once largely an Ivy League phenomenon has, in the past 20 years, spread to high schools and colleges across the country. Now a major motion picture, Pitch Perfect is the inspiring, triumphant, hilarious and heartbreaking story of the quest for collegiate a cappella glory. Featuring championship ensembles, it chronicles the musical and personal challenges associated with their success in competition. This is a fascinating book for the choral director or student musician who aspires to greatness in the rewarding discipline of a cappella singing! 10347935 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 16.00 n Private Voice Studio Handbook (A Practical Guide To All Aspects Of Teaching)Joan Frey Boytim. Joan Frey Boytim is nationally recognized as 'the' expert in teaching private voice, and has compiled some of the finest singers' anthologies for voice. In this indispensable resource, Ms. Boytim shares her professional wisdom. Its chapters address in practical detail topics such as starting a private studio; equipment and space; recruiting and accepting students; ideas for the very first lesson with a student; choosing repertoire suitable to the student's abilities; accounting and record-keeping; and tax, insurance and retirement advice. An excellent resource for college and university voice faculty as well as the private studio. 5975893 Book Revised Edition . . . . . 18.99 n Putting the Show in Choir (The Ultimate Handbook for Your Rehearsal and Perform- ance)Valerie Lippoldt Mack. This is not only for show and jazz choirs, but for concert choirs as well. In her comprehensive 100-page book, the best-selling author reflects on her career as a music educator, dancer and musician, and shares her valuable knowledge and experience, including humorous anecdotes. Full of tips and suggestions for successful auditions, choreography, scenery and props, staging and lights, costumes, programming, rehearsal suggestions, budgeting, public relations and more, this fun-to-read resource is a must for every choir director! 10274390 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.99 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 With enhanced CD! VOCALIZE! 45 Accompanied Vocal Warm-Ups that Teach Technique Andy Beck. Each exercise in this invaluable resource is designed to reinforce fundamental vocal concepts for choral and solo singers of any age. The book is organized in 11 focused categories, so the purpose of every warm-up is evident, and clearly stated directions optimize growth. Supportive piano accompaniments, including progressive modulations, are lightly orchestrated on the enclosed recording - perfect for ensemble rehearsals, studio lessons, or at- home practice. As a bonus, PDF files on the enhanced CD provide extracted vocal lines on reproducible singer pages. This is an instructional book you will use again and again! Topics include: Beginning Warm- Ups; Posture; Vowels; Breath Support; Tone Quality; Diction; Dynamics; Articulations; Diphthongs; Blend; Scales; Intervals; Harmony and more. 10363220 Unison/Mixed Book/ Enhanced CD-ROM. . 34.99

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