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4Editors' Choice (Best of 2016 Publications) lNew for 2016 HPepper Basic Library ♦A Cappella Available via ePrint All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
WARM-UPS & VOICE BUILDING
Alfred's IPA Made Easy (A Guidebook for the International Phonetic
Alphabet)—Anna Wentlent.
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
American Diction for Singers—Geoffrey 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
Choir Builders for Growing Voices (24 More Vocal Exercises for
Warm-up & Workout)—Rollo Dilworth.
This second volume of the popular series
offers 24 more warm-ups and workouts. Strengthen phrasing and breath control, use
dynamic expression, enhance independent and harmonic singing, perform accurate
articulations, swing eighths and syncopation patterns, practice proper diction, rhythm
accuracy, and more. Sing along with the demonstration tracks on the enclosed CD, or
use the accompaniment-only tracks for ear training and assessment options. 12 of the
exercises also offer optional Orff and percussion accompaniment parts.
10429105 Unison Reproducible Book/CD Volume 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Choral Ensemble Intonation (Method, Procedures and Exercises)—
James Jordan & Matthew Mehaffey.
Faced with persistent intonation problems
in their own choirs, authors James Jordan and Matthew Mehaffey developed an
innovative new method of choral ensemble solfege that offers dramatic improvement
in tuning any choral ensemble. Not just a temporary fix, this method encourages the
building of intonation skills within the choral rehearsal setting, using solfege syllables in
creative ways to develop aural capabilities in each individual singer. The related video
shows these techniques in action with surprising results. Topics such as good vocal
production, physical movement and modal analysis are also discussed to aid in the
teaching and learning process. Practical and effective, this is a helpful tool for choir
directors at every level.
8059056 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95
8059059 DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.95
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Choral Warmup Collection—ed. Sally Albrecht. The Choral Warmup Collection
is an incredible resource that contains warm-ups for every situation and focuses on
many different vocal areas. This superb sourcebook features 167 favorite warm-ups
contributed by 51 choral directors from across the nation. The text is organized into
several categories, including: Beginning Warmups; Breathing; Vowels; Flexibility;
Intervals; Intonation; Blend; Phrasing; and Diction. Clear objectives for each exercise
are included with practical and time-saving techniques that will ensure success with
singers of any age. Choral directors will quickly adopt this tool as an indispensable part
of their artistic and vibrant choral program!
3298107 Unison Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.99
Church Choir Warm-Ups (For the Voice, Body and Soul)—Janet Day.
This valuable resource is essential for every church choir director. These warm-ups
and activities will help prepare voices, bodies and spirits to share the Word through
song. The opening prayers and meditations will help center your rehearsals. The vocal
exercises will guide singers to produce a free and open tone, develop clean articulation
and diction, improve resonance and intonation, all while singing inspirational words
and passages. The group activities will develop a camaraderie that every church choir
should know. The enclosed enhanced audio CD provides a demonstration recording
of each vocal exercise PLUS printable, reproducible, projectable pdfs of each singer
exercise. Use these meaningful exercises, prayers and activities to enhance your music
ministry at any level. Includes sections on: Prayers for Preparation; Breathing Exercises;
Movement Exercises; Exercises to Promote Good Posture; Vocal Exercises; Activities
for Fellowship.
10369183 Book with Enhanced CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Gadgets for Great Singing—Christy Elsner. Use a gadget for a fresh approach to
teaching dynamics, facial expression, phrasing and musicality in your choral classroom.
These inexpensive learning tools provide endless inventive ideas for introducing and
reinforcing all elements of vocal pedagogy including breath, resonant tone, vowel
formation, tongue placement, and diction. They also promote kinesthetic awareness and
physical memory, empowering the individual singers and the entire class.
10376206 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Innovative Warm Ups for the Volunteer Choir—Michael Kemp. Here are
34 engaging choral warm-ups designed to improve your choir's sound and increase
the singers' musicianship. Internationally respected conductor and clinician Michael
Kemp brings his many years of experience and success in building choral programs
to creating this resource for choirs of all ages. This collection offers purposeful,
creative exercises that are simple to learn and fun to sing. The unique two-to-four-part
vocalises also develop refinement in intonation and choral balance.
10482022 2/3/4-Part Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.95
10482021 Singer's Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.75
Prepare! 2016/2017—David L. Bone & Mary Scifres. The 2016-2017 worship
planner is an all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the
worship service for each Sunday and holy day of the year. Prepare! is lectionary-based
and places at your fingertips: a calendar format that helps you plan the entire choir and
worship year from September 2016 through August 2017; eight or more suggested
hymns for each service appropriate to the service scripture; complete text for the
Old Testament, Psalm, Epistle, and Gospel readings; reproducible worship planning
forms to help pastors and worship leaders plan all the elements of the worship service;
suggestions for vocal solos, anthems, keyboard selections, contemporary suggestions
and much more! The resource is keyed to several major denominational and
ecumenical hymnals including: The Lutheran Book of Worship; Worship III (Catholic);
The Presbyterian Hymnal; The Baptist Hymnal; The New Century Hymnal (United
Church of Christ) and several others. This is a "must" for every church music leader!
10616591 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.99
The United Methodist Music and Worship Planner (2016 - 2017)—
David L. Bone & Mary Scifres.
The United Methodist Music and Worship Planner is
an all-in-one resource that helps both the music director and pastor plan the worship
service for each Sunday and holy day of the year. The calendar format helps you plan
the entire choir and worship year from September 2016 through August 2017. It also
includes the four lectionary readings for each day, psalter suggestions from The United
Methodist Hymnal, hymn and contemporary song suggestions, vocal solo and anthem
suggestions, as well as theme-of-the-day visual suggestions to assist in decorating your
worship space. This planner is a must for those who prepare United Methodist worship.
10616530 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.99
DEVOTIONALS FOR CHOIRS
Devotions for Choirs—Genevieve & Herman DeHoog. "Devotions For Choirs"
contains devotions to use for all occasions that follow the Christian Year. A prayer
completes each devotion. These devotions can be used at choir rehearsals or before
worship service begins.
3101623 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
One Minute Devotions for the Church Musician—Nancy M. Raabe.
A three-year series of devotional books, these thoughtful volumes are presented as
a resource to correspond with the Revised Common Lectionary. Brief commentaries
on scripture readings or hymn texts are presented with the goal of helping church
musicians in their personal relationship with the One from whom all worship originates.
An excellent way to begin the weekly rehearsal or prayer before the Sunday service.
10150589 Paperback Book Cycle A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
10280934 Paperback Book Cycle B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
10282696 Paperback Book Cycle C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
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Singing in the Spirit—Mary Kay Beall. "Singing in the Spirit" is designed to
provide devotional materials that are spiritually provocative, timely, and brief. Each
devotion includes a scripture, a hymn reference, a meditation, questions for reflection,
and a brief prayer. The devotions are listed by seasonal and themes categories.
"Singing in the Spirit" is an eloquent reminder of the ways in which song and scripture
illuminate and integrate our faith.
3187515 Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.95
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