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243 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 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. . . . . . . . . 34.99 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 Book Reproducible Forms included . . . . . . . . . . . 10.95 n Progressive Sight SingingDr. Carol Krueger. Ideal for undergraduate courses in aural skills, Progressive Sight Singing introduces students to the underlying grammar and syntax of musical structure and prepares them to perceive that structure with both the ear and the eye. Working from the premise that students learn musical skills in much the same order as they do language skills, this book employs a unique pedagogical structure that introduces the concept of sound before sight. It trains the ear first, through hearing and imitating patterns, teaching students to hear and perform before they read and write. 10668992 Spiral-Bound Book Third Edition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.95 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 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 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 forged by years of teaching at this level and by 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 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 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 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 l Teaching Music Through Performance in Choir (Volume 4)ed. Jo-Michael Scheibe. The long-awaited release of the next installment of this invaluable series continues the tradition of essential insights from leading choral directors along with resource guides to the very best choral literature in print. Scheibe leads a new team of outstanding choral music educators on topics relevant to today's choral directors. Part I includes: The Rise of Concert Gospel Music by Jeffery Ames; Choral Pedagogy: The Anatomy of the Rehearsal Process by Hilary Apfelstadt; Painting with Sound: Developing Tone with Female Voices through Choral Literature by Lynne Gackle; Choral First Aid or Long-Term Music Learning? - Rethinking and Redesigning the Choral Rehearsal by James Jordan; Consonant Connection by Jo-Michael Scheibe; and The Collaborative Conductor - The Maestro Me vs. The Art of We by Philip Swan. Part II presents repertoire resource guides for nearly 100 outstanding choral works for a diverse range of ensembles graded by level of difficulty. Indexes by title, publisher, and composer/arranger for all four volumes of the series are included, and an extraordinary companion recording of all selections is also available. 10736548 Hardcover Book . . . . . . . . . . . 46.95 10736549 2-CD Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.95 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 Practical! ARRANGING: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE Gerald Custer & Blake R. Henson. Need to adapt an SATB work for your small SAB choir? Have sopranos who can't sing divisi... but know a great trumpet player who is happy to help out? Need to simplify a viola part for a beginner? In straightforward, step- by-step fashion, authors Blake Henson and Gerald Custer show how to take a piece of existing music and craft a workable, polished arrangement that meets the needs of your ensemble in the real world. Arranging: A Beginner's Guide is full of ideas, examples, and exercises to try out and adapt, grounded in the belief that arranging is not only a necessary skill, it is one that is relatively easy to learn and master. This book is written for conductors, church musicians, teachers, and students at all levels. 10661369 Paperback Book . . . . 28.95 " Your service is absolutely brilliant. It's a pleasure to deal with you." —Bruce Tivendale, Devonport, AU