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231 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 Evoking Sound: The Choral Rehearsal (Volume 1 - Techniques and Procedures) James Jordan. This comprehensive book is intended for choirs at all skill levels, and covers a wide range of subjects, including: rehearsal preparation and planning, how to listen, conducting gesture as a rehearsal technique, the accompanist and the rehearsal, how to teach artistic phrasing, rehearsal accountability, and the spirit of the rehearsal. The volume also deals with approaches to teaching rhythm, using recording technology as part of the rehearsal, introducing your choir to IPA, incorporating Dalcroze and Laban into the rehearsal, and the count singing system of Robert Shaw. 10030312 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 10039267 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Evoking Sound: The Choral Rehearsal (Volume 2 - Inward Bound-Philosophy and Score Preparation)James Jordan. For the first time in a single volume, this book provides choral directors with a comprehensive guide to score analytical techniques used by the world's leading choral conductors and innovators. Topics covered include: Score analysis by Julius Herford; Score study through colorization by Margaret Hillis; Vocal technique analysis system of Frauke Haasemann; Score analysis based upon the note-grouping theories of Marcel Tabiteau as espoused by James Thurmond; Analysis and guide to Renaissance metric flexibility; Laban Movement score analysis; Choosing literature for your choir; A voice teacher's advice to choral directors concerning their rehearsal process. This text is a groundbreaking resource for choral conductors at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. 10043460 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 n Finding Ophelia's Voice, Opening Ophelia's Heart (Nurturing the Adolescent Female Voice)Lynne Gackle. Lynne Gackle, Associate Professor of Ensembles and Assistant Choral Director at Baylor University, has long been an advocate for the power of singing as a catalyst for positive change and self-actualization in adolescent girls. Her landmark text is a synthesis of these ideas, reflecting her unmatched expertise on the working of the female voice and a lifetime of experience and research. Serving to enlighten and encourage teachers and choral directors of these students, Finding Ophelia's Voice, Opening Ophelia's Heart addresses the symptoms of vocal change in the female voice, along with physiological factors that affect it. Appropriate choral literature, recordings, and other educational materials are also presented. The included DVD, which may be used as a teaching tool in the classroom, provides demonstrations of the phases of vocal maturation, voice classification, vocal techniques, and other pedagogical strategies, all with the help of an all-girl choir (ages 12-16) under the direction of Dr. Gackle. 10090243 Book/DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44.95 n Getting Started with Middle School Chorus (Second Edition)Patrick K. Freer. If you are a new choral teacher or an experienced teacher new to middle school chorus, Getting Started with Middle School Chorus is here to point you in the right direction! Well organized into twelve chapters, it covers all of the practical concerns you have, from budgeting, scheduling and recruiting to choosing choral repertoire, planning rehearsals and addressing the unique challenges of the changing adolescent voice. At just over 100 pages, including lists of suggested resources, this is the ideal book to help you begin your new job with confidence! 10345837 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 22.95 n Grading for Musical Excellence (Making Music an Essential Part of Your Grades)Paul Kimpton & Ann Kimpton. Remarkable and practical, this workbook challenges music educators to examine their grading procedures for fairness and clarity and help motivate students to improve and achieve musically. Exercises and reflective questions encourage educators to work as a team to assess the current grading system and move to the next level by incorporating the latest research about grading and connecting to Common Core standards. An essential resource for educators! 10347514 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 25.95 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 I Know Sousa, Not Sopranos! (A Survival Guide for the Band Director Teaching Choirs)Russell Robinson. Here's a sobering thought for many a band or orchestra director: you've been given the "opportunity" to work with the choir! But fear not - this handy guide will help you survive your foray into a strange land. The goals of this easily read volume are simple and show instrumentalists that they already possess many of the musical skills necessary to teach choral music successfully. From suggestions for warmups, to a discussion on vowels, to an educated approach to selecting repertoire, this book is a straightforward and accessible source for all things choral, no matter what the individual situation. And, when it's all said and done, there is joy and fulfillment for the teacher, students and audience alike when performing choral music at the highest level. 10046409 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.95 n Inside the Elementary School Chorus Patricia Bourne. Designed specifically for the music educator working with non-auditioned children's choruses, Patricia Bourne's Inside the Elementary School Chorus addresses everything from recruiting to getting kids excited about singing, from warm-ups to programming, and from working with parents to budgets. In addition to helpful how-tos, this outstanding resource illustrates how children's choirs can become environments where participants learn a strong sense of community alongside high levels of musicianship. As an added feature, the book includes a DVD that provides sight and sound to the strategies shared in narrative. Organized to follow the book, its sections include: The General Music Classroom as a venue for vocal instruction; Rehearsal Strategies for the public school elementary chorus; and Performances - before, during, and after. Don't miss this resource filled with down-to-earth approaches and inspiring ideas. 10067653 Book/CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . 39.95 n Inside the Music Classroom (Teaching the Art with Heart)Patricia Bourne. The music teacher constructs an environment where all children are welcomed, they know what is expected of them, they are encouraged to achieve, and they know someone cares about their existence. That's "the Heart." The teacher also creates a learning climate of rigor, challenges and new awareness. That's "the Art." Calling on more than 26 years of experience Patricia Bourne explores, in accessible and sincere fashion, this pairing of the practical and philosophical in K-6 general music. Go inside the classroom to discover the who (students) and what (curriculum and methodology) of music education, along with concrete suggestions for how to navigate the landscape once you're "in." The real-world considerations of classroom management and additional responsibilities, such as ensembles and the performance expectations that come with them, are addressed in detail, as is the subject of finding and succeeding in "the" position. This is a very practical and inspiring book. 10025188 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 29.95 l Inside the Westminster Conducting Institute Weston Noble, James Jordan, Bruce Chamberlain, Charles Bruffy & Vance George. Founded in 2001 the Westminster Conducting Institute has established the standard for the training of conductors at all levels of development. In addition to conducting study, the Institute presents approaches to analysis, movement, new choral literature, and groundbreaking pedagogies. Watch and learn from master teachers as they refine and inspire technique and artistry in each conductor. See and experience a diverse array of teaching styles and approaches while gaining new technical and musical insights. 10495729 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n IPAlphabet (The Vocal Music Resource for Pronunciation)Cristian Grases. The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is the standard source for phonetic notation. This resource provides an easy-to-use format for understanding pronunciation for each letter of the alphabet, in any placement within a word, in Spanish, Italian, Latin, French and German. Spiral bound. 10275669 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.99 n John Jacobson's Riser Choreography (A Director's Guide for Enhancing Choral Performances)John Jacobson. Movement enhances even the simplest musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effect and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. This is an exceptionally important resource for virtually every school choral director! 1868033 Choreography Resource . . . 39.99 1868017 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.99 1868025 Choral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.95 n The Joy of Inspired TeachingTim Lautzen- heiser. The Joy of Inspired Teaching is about what it takes to become a truly great teacher, about the unique role of teachers as shapers of human potential, and about meeting the challenge of the day-to-day teaching routine. This very special book, available in either printed or recorded format, will touch your core values, tantalize you with fresh insights, and sustain you with the knowledge and courage to become the truly outstanding mentor you aspire to be. Tim Lautzenheiser, one of the most sought-after speakers on education and leadership in the United States, brings his insights as a music educator to bear on three major areas: a philosophy of music education, achieving excellence in teaching music, and student leadership. 5279377 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . 22.95 n The Joy of Part Singing (A Resource for Directors of Young Choirs)Mark Patterson. The Joy of Part Singing is a resource that will help children's choirs experience greater success in part-singing through short, accessible warm- ups, vocal exercises, rhythm chants, echo songs, mini-descants, and rounds. While some of these exercises are for rehearsal only, others may be shared in worship or in concert settings. Everything presented in the book was born out of the author's own needs as a conductor of children's choirs. Even if your choir is currently working towards solidifying a beautiful, unison sound, these activities will help singers build the foundation for singing in multiple parts in the future. 10339191 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 12.95 n Kids Gotta Move! (Dictionary of Dance for Young Performers)John Jacobson. What is a Grapevine? How do you perform the California Raisins? Or the Cabbage Patch? These questions and more will all be answered in Kids Gotta Move! This handy DVD/Book pak features over 100 choreography terms, defined and demonstrated with young performers in mind. The movements are alphabetized for ease of use, with easy- to-follow definitions, diagrams and dozens of demonstration photos for further visual reference. The DVD features John Jacobson and two student dancers demonstrating each move, and the submenus on the DVD allow you to go directly to the move you desire. Grades K-9. 3302005 Choreography Resource . . . 34.95 n The Language of MusicTimothy 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 n Leadership Travel GuideScott Lang. This book is a "must have" for anyone seeking to encourage student leadership in a musical group or other school organization. This inviting leadership method book is an interactive journey for all stakeholders in your program. The exceptionally effective process encourages significant personal and program growth. The proven approach is equally effective with high school and college-aged students. This hands-on manual is essential for any educator looking to improve student performance in the classroom, on the stage, and beyond! 10039714 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 10043371 DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95 n Majoring in Music (All the Stuff You Need to Know)Rich Holly. This guide will prepare music students (and their parents) for the exhilarating and consuming life of a music student. From practicing to personal relationships and coursework, you'll find no-nonsense advice and practical tips that will greatly assist the student musician. Examples and strategies will prepare music students to meet the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities they'll experience during their college years. 10068682 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 14.99 n Making More Sense of How to Sing (Multi- sensory Techniques for Voice Lessons and Choir Rehearsals)Alan Gumm. This book reveals how anybody can learn to sing and how any voice teacher or choral conductor can get anyone to sing, and keep making breakthroughs in singing. With multi-sensory techniques to match and build learning strengths, this book is for any singer from the beginner to the experienced and mature singer. Whether for self-guided, teacher-guided, or conductor- guided learning situations, this unique collection of exercises wakes up the senses for amazing results. Paper, 190 p. 10075854 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . 34.99 n Master Strategies for ChoirMichael Jothen. This useful book contains over 70 ready-to-use reproducible rubrics and worksheets for the choral rehearsal, grades 6-12. It is organized into three sections: 1) Choir as a sound laboratory, covering choral techniques; 2) Choir as a rehearsal classroom, addressing history, style and theory; 3) Choir as a concert venue, presenting concert etiquette and assessment. This multi-faceted resource will add a new dimension to your choir rehearsals! 3303903 Reproducible Book . . . . . . . 24.99 Whether you're building a library or selecting music for your next performance, Pepper's Basic Library directs you to time-honored, proven repertoire. Look for the "H" while you shop.

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