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Great resources for the choir director. Sight-Sing a New Song A Workbook for Music Reading Basics Jennifer Kerr Budziak An excellent introduction to the basics of reading and sight-singing music, designed for adult learners with minimal or no music-reading ability who want to acquire or improve their skills for parish music ministry. Jennifer’s common-sense approach, honed by use in the classroom, is presented in eight units. Lessons are of manageable size, with plenty of exercises and examples to assist new music readers in using their skills. The time choir directors spend teaching songs by rote can become a thing of the past and choirs can learn more music in a shorter amount of time when they can sight-sing with the help of this user-friendly workbook. And, quantity pricing makes it possible for each singer to have their own copy for note-taking and review. There’s even a printed “keyboard” in the appendix that can be used by new sight-singers to review concepts independently, outside of rehearsal, with greater confidence. 017290 Spiral Bound Paperback.....................................$9.95 10 or more......................................................................$8.95 each 012290 Aprende a leer musica - Spanish Version!............$9.95 10 or more......................................................................$8.95 each
Sowing Seeds Bearing Fruit A Five-Year Process for Growing a Singing Congregation Jennifer Kerr Budziak From the widely published composer and arranger of liturgical music and an expert in music theory and sight-singing, comes this highly anticipated new book. Here, Jennifer offers her guidance for building a successful singing congregation from the roots up. Innovative ideas and common sense guide parish musicians through a process of gathering information about the parish music program, ways to evaluate and interpret the information, and concrete strategies to pursue. As a garden grows with knowledgeable and careful tending, so does a parish music program and its singing congregation. 017317 Paperback.........................................................$19.95
When We Sing Simple Techniques for Conducting Children’s Choirs Christine Jordanoff For almost 30 years, Christine Jordanoff has been shaping the voices of young singers of the Children’s Festival Chorus of Pittsburgh. Through practical and time-tested lessons and examples, this book focuses on the musical, vocal, and liturgical development of children and includes video demonstrations with actual chorus singers. Intended for children in grades 3–6, this book is an absolute treasure for anyone who works with children’s choirs. 017135 Spiral Bound Paperback with CD-ROM..........$24.95
The Care and Feeding of Singers A Handbook of Vocal Choralises William Ferris The Care and Feeding of Singers is a unique and helpful approach to building the choral instrument. Written by the internationally acclaimed composer/choral conductor William Ferris, it is based on over thirty years of experience working with all types of choirs. This resource provides a proven method for healthy choral singing and for creating a rich, sonorous choral ensemble. It is filled with practical step-by-step rehearsal techniques and with unique vocalises that are fun to sing. A treasure trove of valuable information for conductors and choristers alike. 003502 Chorister’s Edition.................................................................................................... $2.50 003500 Director’s Edition......................................................................................................$6.95
Singing FUNdamentals Toy Box Collection
Lee Gwozdz
The Toy Box includes a dozen toys that provide visual imagery for good choral singing, making concepts like posture and phrasing concrete for young singers. Great for high school and adult choirs as well! The toys are packaged in a sturdy reusable toy box for easy storage and long-term use. The Toy Handbook, included in the Toy box, demonstrates how to use toys like the punching puppet or the “Mr. Pooch” tennis ball effectively to illustrate choral concepts. Musical exercises are included. A treasure for professionals and amateurs alike! Anyone who works with children’s and adult choirs and wants to teach the basics of good choral sound needs this kit. 007186 Complete Toy Box........................................................................$90.00 007189 Singing FUNdamentals Toys That Teach DVD............................$50.00 007183 Singing FUNdamentals The Child’s Voice DVD..........................$50.00
Blessed Are the Music Makers Warm-Ups for the Musician’s Spirit Alan J. Hommerding For use by choirs and music ensembles before or after rehearsals and preparations for worship. Inside this useful and inspiring resource you’ll find prayers for many occasions: seasonal days and holy days; special music occasions and feasts; Days of Discipleship for early ordinary time; Days of Proclamation for late ordinary time; welcoming new music ministers; departure of musicians; first and final rehearsals; and much, much more. 017254 Spiral Bound Paperback........ $14.95
Proclaim the Gospel in Song More Warm-Ups for the Musician’s Spirit Alan J. Hommerding For use by choirs and music ensembles before or after rehearsals, or in preparation for worship. Like its predecessor, Blessed Are the Music-Makers, this book contains prayers that follow the rhythms of the major seasons of the liturgical year, with a focus on the mission of the Church in the world. A special section contains pastoral blessings, which can be used by clergy for occasions of blessing the ministers of music. 017341 Spiral Bound Paperback........ $14.95
Choral Conducting That Works for Worship
Lee Gwozdz; Paul French; Alan Hommerding; Betty Bedsole; Rob Strusinski Get five choral conducting teachers for the price of one! Paul French leads through the church year’s repertoire. Lee Gwozdz and Betty Bedsole offer vision for a children’s choir program and ways to improve their sound. Rob Strusinski outlines ways that conductors can best prepare for rehearsals, and Alan Hommerding illustrates warm-ups for optimal vocal production. 017282 Paperback................................ $5.00
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