Books and DVDs for the Choral Director

Now available in an updated second edition with new content, this important resource prompts us to ask deeper questions about the language we use, about systems of power, about our heritage and inheritance.

Emily Crocker writes: "Forty years ago, most vocal methods were aimed at high school students and up. Dan Andersen's materials and methods remedy this situation and offer an excellent curriculum for the

A cappella teacher, performer, and producer Rob Dietz expertly describes the nuts and bolts as well as the artistry of creating contemporary a cappella music. He is the perfect person to write this text,

Inspiration, ideas, and insights for conductors and teachers at any stage: the goal is to provide a platform for a new and more representative cross-section of American choral conductor-teachers to share

Forty weeks' worth of practice material - all in one book! Build valuable skills such as diversity and quality of tone, blend, relaxed vocal production, ear training, and many more. Techniques covered

Written by two of the world's leaders in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, this resource brings together all of the elements that make teaching movement with choral music such a success. This includes videos using

This comprehensive volume is a splendid history of the ACDA and the people that founded it and built it into the vehicle for the advancement of choral music that it is today. Beyond the history is also the

Gerle leads readers step by step through every aspect of written music, using over 100 real-world examples from Broadway scores. His common-sense, methodical approach demystifies abstract concepts, and his

Singing with Expression presents a step-by-step guide to help vocalists of any style or genre find their voice and connect with their audience. Presented in five sections: Timing, Tone, Melodic

Front-Loading Your Choral Rehearsal: Constructing for Success is a creative rehearsal approach designed to aid conductors of all experience levels. Using the building blocks of musical concepts,

This is a book for choral directors who find themselves in conversations they might not feel ready to have about the language we use, about systems of power, about our heritage and inheritance. Striving to

Learn to improvise like an instrumentalist! Artful vocal jazz improvisation requires knowing the changes, and all musicians need to understand what is happening on the musical landscape. This book will help

As any middle school choir director knows, change is the name of the game! A changing voice is just one of countless physiological and emotional changes that middle school students experience. Knowing the

Here is an excellent resource - and a great read - for choral directors who want to build emotional expression in their vocal ensembles. Not only for a capella groups, but for all vocal ensembles regardless

The Music of Teaching focuses on an ephemeral attribute all teachers need but few consider: perception. This includes the ability to trust both students' natural development and the learning process itself

An ideal resource for choral directors, teachers-in-training, singers, and choral enthusiasts, this practical volume explores the challenges and rewards of working with evolving adolescent through adult

A Cappella Arranging is the long-awaited definitive work on the subject of writing arrangements of popular or traditional songs for a cappella groups. This book targets not only beginners, music

One of America's best-loved musical personalities shares his passion, humor, and insights, helping to revitalize and reenergize teachers! This includes 366 short essays - one for each day of the year,

Organizing a choral music program can be like a jigsaw puzzle! Make your life easier with this one-of-a-kind resource designed just for you, the choir director, with everything in one essential collection.