Rehearsing the Choir
Rehearsing the Choir

Author: Stephen Sieck

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1574635026

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(Meredith Music Resource). If we could sit down with some of the best choral conductors of our time, what might we learn? In this book, directors at Iowa State University, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Penn State University, St. Olaf College, and University of Southern California are interviewed. The book shares these directors approaches to: recruitment, auditions, and singer placement in ensembles; selection auditions, and singer placement in ensembles; rehearsal planning; choral timbres and vocal pedagogy; intonation; kinesthetic learning and choreography; traditions and choral culture. Interviews with students and observations of live rehearsals complement these director interviews to provide readers with a comprehensive look at how these choral programs consistently achieve success.

Evoking Sound
Evoking Sound

Author: James Mark Jordan

Publisher: G I A Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 9781579997267

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DVD contains discussion and demonstration of instrumental and choral conducting techniques by the author and Eugene Migliaro Corporon; in part, animation.

Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra
Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra

Author: Sandy Goldie

Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1574634992

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(Meredith Music Resource). In this highly informative compendium, nationally renowned orchestra directors share their unique expertise concerning rehearsal philosophy, intonation, tone and bow control, setup and fundamentals, articulation, planning, warm-ups, recruiting, community building, and more. These educators have honed their skills through years of experience and have inspired countless young musicians. Each chapter presents their insights and individual approaches to developing musical excellence in their students. As an added benefit, the book includes lists of the authors' favorite composers, arrangers, and works for grades 1-4.

Devotions for Choirs
Devotions for Choirs

Author: Genevieve Dehoog

Publisher:

Published: 1997-04

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9780687052486

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The first in a new series, Devotions for Choirs: Book 1 contains devotions for choirs to use for all occasions that follow the Christian Year. The volume contains a devotion based on the Gospel appropriate for each Sunday, plus extra devotions for Christmas, Easter, Choir outings, birthdays, and so forth. A prayer completes each devotion. The resource provides quality devotional material for use in any size church choir setting. - Each devotional based on a Gospel lesson - Follows the Christian Year, but not limited to churches using that format - Includes a devotion for every Sunday plus extras for special occasions - Can be used at choir rehearsals or before worship service begins - Contains a strong scriptural content that can be tied to the sermon idea for that week

Tips for Singers
Tips for Singers

Author: Carolyn Wilkins

Publisher: Berklee PressPublications

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13: 9780876390894

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(Berklee Guide). Learn the secrets to a successful singing career! A perfect complement to technique books, this essential handbook teaches how to: develop stage presence and musical identity; choose songs that showcase your voice; understand musical notation and create lead sheets; find the best key for your song; rehearse your band; choose and use mics and PAs; overcome stage fright; ace auditions; generate publicity; and more!

A Cappella Arranging 2.0
A Cappella Arranging 2.0

Author: Deke Sharon

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-06-03

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 1538172674

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In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians master the craft of a cappella arranging—including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate, as well as arranging in various musical genres spanning several decades of music. Since the publication of the original book in 2012, a cappella as a genre has grown enormously. Using conversational yet instructive tone, A Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level picks up where the previous book left off, helping people deepen their a cappella arranging skills. In four parts, the book addresses a variety of topics including: The creative process An advanced understanding of vocal ranges Counterpoint and polyphony Harmonic concepts and techniques Arranging for the studio Live looping arrangements Instrumental idioms Arranging in different styles, including world styles Medleys and mashups This is the perfect resource for taking your a cappella arrangements to the next level.

Choral Conducting
Choral Conducting

Author: Colin Durrant

Publisher:

Published: 2017-10-10

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9781138682054

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Choral Conducting: Philosophy and Practice, Second Edition is an updated resource for conductors and singers alike, a college-level text for students of choral conducting that considers conducting and singing from a holistic perspective. This singer-friendly and voice-healthy approach examines the rehearsal environment alongside its musical performance counterpart. The author explores what is involved in leading a choral group, examining theories of learning and human behavior to understand the impact choral conductors have on the act of singing. Divided into two main parts--Philosophy and Practice--the text begins with an historical look at conducting, exploring questions of why people sing and why they sing together, and ultimately presents the application of this philosophy, showing how a conductor's gestures and patterns can influence vocal outcomes. In addressing how singers learn and respond to choral music, as well as how conductors communicate with singers in rehearsal and performance, Choral Conducting turns an eye to learning how we learn and the role successful choral conductors play in motivating singers, developing healthy singing habits, and improving individual and ensemble vocal quality--all with the aims of enhancing musical understanding. New to this edition: Updated diagrams, photos, and musical examples Revised sample choral programs Increased consideration of the orchestral conductor A renewed focus on the intersections of learning, health and well-being, and the social perspective, supported by new and recent research