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233 Order Toll Free! Call 1.800.345.6296 / w: jwpepper.com / e: [email protected] director resources Go to cart Books & Resources for the Choral Director n Scale Your Way to Music Assessment (The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Quality Music Program)Paul Kimpton & Delwyn Harnisch. Scale Your Way to Music Assessment is a hands-on, step-by-step action plan for using assessment to improve your teaching and your students' performances. Designed for instrumental, choral and general music programs in grades K-12, it describes in detail how to teach students to become accurate and consistent assessors of musical performance as they learn how to set goals for practicing and improving group performance. Published with a sturdy spiral binding, this useful book is well-organized in ten chapters, covering a wide range of topics: defining musical skills, collecting data, test writing, assessment software, state and national standards, school district goals, and more. Also included are six extensive appendices with actual written and listening tests, outlines of a four-year testing program for band, choir and orchestra, a listing of websites and email addresses, and a glossary of terms. The accompanying CD-ROM includes sample data, tests, music examples and reference material. Everything you need to develop a quality music assessment program is right here in this exceptional resource! 10062956 Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 n The School Choral Program (Philosophy, Planning, Organizing, and Teaching)Michele Holt & James Jordan. This definitive choral methods text is an invaluable reference for student choral conductors and seasoned professionals alike. 18 authors - all leading choral directors, administrators, practicing teachers or clinicians - share their practical insights and perspectives on a wide range of topics: Philosophies and teaching styles; History of choral music; Designing and scheduling the choral program; Choosing repertoire; Care and feeding of the high school choir; Assessment; The choral rehearsal and warm-up; Elementary and middle-school choral programs; The changing voice; Improvisation; Vocal jazz and music theatre; Multicultural considerations; Movement and rhythm; Commissioning works for choirs; Choral programs in urban settings; Touring with your choir. Included with the book is a CD containing recordings of exemplary high-school choirs. This book breaks new ground in choral music education, providing choral directors with the tools necessary to be successful in the classroom and at the podium. 10043424 Book/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.00 n The School Choral Program (Student Leader- ship and Motivation DVD)Tim Lautzenheiser & James Jordan. To build a successful high school music program is to empower student leaders. But what does it really mean to be a student leader? How can they make a difference? In this brilliant DVD, master clinician Tim Lautzenheiser speaks to the students of the Central Bucks West High School choir and band about how to bring leadership thinking into their everyday lives and music- making. He offers a clear perspective of what is possible when young leaders choose excellence as the foundation of their leadership mission. James Jordan encourages these same students to keep focus on why they connect through music, and on the rewards that come from those connections. And together, James and Tim discuss the risk- taking that is needed by both conductor and ensemble when true music happens. This DVD is a companion to the definitive choral methods text The School Choral Program, which breaks new ground in choral music education and provides choral directors with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom and at the podium. 10062228 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Sign Language for Singers (A Resource for Musicians)John Jacobson. Music is the universal language, reaching all races and all ages. Now you can enhance this universal language with the beautiful gestures of sign language. With Sign Language for Singers, you will learn over 160 beautiful movements most commonly used by singers. The gestures are alphabetized for ease of use, with easy-to-follow definitions and demonstration photos for further visual reference. The DVD features John Jacobson demonstrating each gesture, and with the DVD submenus, you can go directly to the move you desire. Also, included are 10 featured songs with John performing the sign language, so you can see first hand how these beautiful hand movements add meaning and depth to any musical performance. Songs include Hearts Around the World; I See With My Heart; I'll Care; We Remember; Child of the World; Like a Mighty Stream; We Live the Dream; Silent Night; Kumbaya and America the Beautiful. Grades K-12. 3302006 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n Sing 6-7-8 (50 Ways to Improve Your Elementary or Middle School Choir)Roger Emerson. The adolescent years can be a challenge for any choir director - to say the least! But now, Roger Emerson has written a book - and not just any book, but one that is forged by years of teaching at this level and years of successful composing, guest conducting and leading workshops throughout the world. With topics ranging from recruiting to discipline, and from the adolescent voice to administrators and budgets, this text is an absolute must for either the novice or the seasoned veteran who teaches and loves middle school singers. 10048309 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . 9.99 n Singing High Pitches with Ease (Strategies & Solutions)Nancy Telfer. For conductors, conductors-in-training and voice teachers. Nancy Telfer continues to provide the educational community with first-rate choral/vocal training resources with this her newest contribution. Organized in sixteen chapters, with an extensive introductory section on teaching goals and vocal pedagogy, this book is full of insights and information that no choral director or vocal teacher should be without! Chapter headings are: Posture; Breathing; Healthy Warmups for the Voice; Relaxation; Positioning the Jaw and Chin; Vocal Placement; Listening for Tone Quality; Diction for High Pitches; Ascending Phrases; Phrases Starting on a High Pitch; Long High Pitches; Stamina for High-Pitched Music; Ending on a High Pitch; Good Intonation for High Pitches; General Rehearsal Tips for Conductors and Special Tips for Children's Voices. 5986166 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . 9.95 n Strategies for Teaching Junior High/Middle School Male SingersTerry Barham. In this practical, research-based book, choral directors will find creative and proven techniques for teaching boys' voices provided by 41 master teachers. A broad range of topics are discussed, including: voice testing, voice classification, recruiting, maintaining interest, performance success, and choral literature. Vocal development is presented through vocalises designed with the singer's health as paramount. Includes a 20-page appendix on recommended choral literature ranging from unison settings to age- appropriate SATB choral selections. For those who work with junior high and middle school singers, this is an insightful and valuable tool. 3295759 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.95 n Structures and Movement of Breathing (A Primer For Choirs And Choruses)Barbara Conable. This enlightening handbook is designed to provide choir members clear and concise information about their breathing so that they may sing with optimal enjoyment and beauty. Featuring dozens of detailed illustrations and explanations, this book is a valuable tool in understanding the physical mechanisms that all work together to produce sound. It will bring new meaning to warmups and other vocal exercises for each choir member. 5940457 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.00 n The Superior Educator (A Calm and Assertive Approach to Classroom Management) Stephen T. McClard. From the youngest professional to the seasoned veteran, every music educator wants success for their students and their music program. Stephen McClard shows an uncommon gift of perception, rich experience, a love of students, a pleasant writing style and a commitment to success in this outstanding book that bridges the gap between the good educator and the exceptional one. Anecdotal stories, real solutions, and practical management ideas are presented in such a straightforward way that you'll be eager to try them in your own classroom or group rehearsal setting. Instrumental or choral directors, elementary through high school, will find valuable and encouraging material on almost every page. A must for every educator! 10078814 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 15.00 n Sweat, Tears and Jazz Hands (The Official History of Show Choir, from Vaudeville to Glee)Mike Weaver & Colleen Hart. For the first time ever, the real story behind the fascinating world of show choirs is told in this entertaining book. Featuring more than 100 competitive show choirs from around the United States in photos, quotations, and stories, the book details the many influences of pop and musical theater culture responsible for the show choir phenomenon. Take a step behind the hit TV series Glee and learn about the real drama, the hard work, the sweat, and the tears. Find out what it takes to build an award-winning competition set, and about the branding, the budgets, the strategy and the performance. Meet the characters, learn the lingo, and join the fun and excitement of show choirs! 10282747 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 22.99 n The Teacher's Guide to Music, Media, And Copyright LawJames Frankel. In this era of unprecedented access to information, teachers have a wealth of resources readily available for lesson planning, but determining what legally can and cannot be used in the classroom is a difficult task. The Teacher's Guide to Music, Media, and Copyright Law helps to explain in plain English just how information, images, video and music can be incorporated into any kind of lesson plan without running afoul of copyright laws. You'll learn: what you can legally use without permission; how to obtain and license what you need permission to use; how to check the copyright status of any media item; and how to apply copyright legality examples to real classroom situations. 10064295 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.99 n Teaching Music with PromisePeter Boonshaft. One of today's most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education has given us a follow-up to his previous two international best-sellers. Filled with inspirational anecdotes, thought-provoking quotations and motivational ideas on how to improve teaching skills, this is a must-read treasure-trove for every current or future music educator! 10076148 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.99 n Teaching Music with Purpose (Conducting, Rehearsing, Inspiring)Peter Boonshaft. Bridging the gap between effective teaching and artistic musical performance is difficult to define and filled with intangibles. Peter Boonshaft's thoughtful book is a groundbreaking volume that discusses the issues with the insight of a true professional. Instructional and inspiring, Boonshaft's vision for excellence is so clearly presented that seasoned veterans and first-year teachers will be nodding their heads in approval with each succeeding page. This is a book that you will open again and again throughout your teaching career. 10020240 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Teaching Rhythm (New Strategies and Techniques for Success)David Newell. Here is a unique, innovative, and comprehensive textbook devoted exclusively to the teaching of rhythm. This book presents traditional as well as nontraditional 21st century outside- the-box concepts and strategies relative to the teaching of rhythm. There are five main parts to the book, which focus on: introducing students to the performance of rhythms; a look at the The Whole Note System; other counting systems and their effective uses in the classroom; compound meter; and irregular and mixed meters. All music teachers, whether band, orchestra, or choir directors, classroom music teachers, or private studio teachers, must deal with the problems inherent in getting students to first perform and then to understand rhythms. Rhythmic independence is one of the most important skills for students to master; this book will be an invaluable resource for all music educators. 10052965 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 n Tim Seelig's Quick Fixes (Prescriptions for Every Choral Challenge)Tim Seelig. When you begin rehearsal, your choir sounds good on their standard warm-ups. What do you do when the choir starts to sing repertoire and all the beautiful singing you heard during the warm- ups goes out the window? Grab this book from the pocket of your choral folder, quickly identify the symptom in the index, read the plan of treatment, and immediately fix the problem, right on the spot! This handy, budget-stretching book is full of concepts that singers understand and can easily incorporate into their singing. It's just the insurance you need to provide the specific prescription for every choral/vocal challenge. With this valuable resource close at hand, you'll be prepared to keep your choir on the road to strong, healthy performances! 10067384 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.99 n TIPS: The First Weeks of Middle School ChorusPatrick K. Freer. Compiled by one of the most engaging authorities on the adolescent choir, this user-friendly volume is the perfect resource for new teachers or for veterans seeking new ideas for their choral program. This book is filled with easy-to-read lists, tips on classroom setup, choral activities for day one and beyond, repertoire for the first weeks, warmups for changing voices, and so much more. Freer has said that is aim is to help teachers cope day-to-day, but he also wants them to look past the first day of school and to think of their students who, in the future, will love singing as adults. Teachers will find something encouraging on every page! 10304466 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 16.95 n Tools for Powerful Student Evaluation Susan R. Farrell. This book presents a practical source of authentic assessment strategies for music educators. Includes over 70 pages of tasks and charts for assessing the learning process as well as the product. With today's school systems demanding student accountability in all disciplines, this text provides music teachers with information regarding: assessment and its purpose, classroom conditions necessary for authentic assessment, choosing assessment strategies, understanding and developing scoring criteria, and descriptions of several alternative types of assessment. 5597331 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.95 Words! THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC Timothy Seelig. Music is the universal language. This we know is true. For us as choral musicians, however, there is an added layer of challenge and opportunity: words! How many times have you heard a chorus sing and thought, "That was beautiful, but I have no clue what they were singing about!" (Of course, never with your own chorus' performances!) The Language of Music will take you from the most basic tools of delivering text to the overarching and magical communication that takes place in choral singing. The book includes accompanying video clips to guide you. The connection you make with your audiences through your words and music will take your performances to another level! 10274474 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . 34.99 " What stands out about your organization is not just your complete selection but also the service. is high standard is what sets you guys apart from the rest." — Sandeep Fernandes, Dubai, UAE

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