Word Music celebrates 60 years of amazing music with this set of three CDs featuring some of the biggest songs in Contemporary Christian music. Titles include: El-Shaddai (Amy Grant); Shut De Do (Randy Stonehill); Flesh of My Flesh (Leon Patillo); I'd Rather Have Jesus (George Beverly Shea); Three Wooden Crosses (Randy Travis); On My Knees (Jaci Velasquez); Another Time, Another Place (Sandi Patty); Behold the Lamb (David Phelps); Free to Be Me (Francesca Battistelli); I Am (Mark Schultz); Never Alone (Best of) (BarlowGirl) and more.

Topics include:* Tone and the singing male* Consistency throughout the range* Communicative choral singing* Intonation issues* Effective rehearsal procedures* Voice classificiation* Live performances

Sharing favorite Christmas carols is fun with this convenient gift set. The Gift Book and CD comes in a lovely 5.5x7.5x1" gift box. The CD includes world-class orchestral accompaniments to 25 sacred Christmas carols so everyone can sing along. Pop the CD into your computer to print pdf files of the lyrics for caroling. The 63-page full-color Gift Book includes words and printed music (melody line only) of each carol, fascinating stories about how each carol came to be, and recipes of classic holiday treats. Makes a great gift.

This is a comprehensive worship resource with over three hours of creative worship options. Worship Creatively encourages participators vs. spectators. Worship openers, reflections, readings, complete start to finish worship services, prayers, ideas, and more all elevate the worship experience to a creative level while remaining true to what worship is ... something that is not about us, but about Him.

This practical little volume seeks to recognize and respond to the situations that worship leaders encounter in their weekly ministry. Through exploration and insight, author Dave Clark tackles issues such as transitions between worship leaders, navigating between traditional and contemporary music styles, and building rapport with the congregation. With wisdom and understanding, Clark helps small and midsized church leaders find comfort and connection as they direct their congregations in meaningful worship.

So many times we enter weekly worship laden with unrealistic expectations, pet peeves, or our own agenda, and a skewed focus that needs to be properly aligned towards God. This timely collection helps remind churchgoers that the subject of worship is a matter of substance, not structure or style. Most scripts are 2 to 6 minutes in length, and are sure to refocus your congregation.

What is it about some musicians and performers who consistently achieve success? Are they the best performers? Did they have the best teachers? Do they have the best professional contacts and connections? Is it just coincidence? Of course not! Dr. Steve Zegree, choral arranger and conductor of Western Michigan University's prestigious vocal jazz group Gold Company, has developed this practical guide for performers, students, teachers and parents which offers fundamental philosophies and concepts that are essential to a person's growth and development and will contribute to a successful professional life in music. More than just the basics, more than a prescribed curriculum, and more than just getting in front of an audience to go through the motions of what you did in rehearsal - call it "The Wow Factor" - there is something for everyone in this book! And, as a special bonus, it includes interviews with great performers from all facets of the music industry, including Simon Carrington, Nick Lachey, Ward Swingle, Roger Emerson, Mac Huff, Liza Minnelli, and many more! Chapters include: 1. The Wow Factor: The Framework; 2. How to Practice and Rehearse for The Wow Factor; 3. How to Prepare a "Wow" Audition; 4. Ifs, Ands or Buts - and Rules to Live By; 5. Don't Go to Your Face: Putting the Polish on Your Performance; 6. How to Educate and Entertain; 7. How to Win on NBC's Clash of the Choirs; 8. "Wow" Perspectives: The Interviews; 9. Coda.

Contains three student performances of classical trumpet literature by Tartini, Aruturian and Hindemith. Wynton works with each student on interpretation and performance objectives. There is also an extended question-and-answer section that covers many areas of trumpet playing in both the classical and jazz styles.

This DVD has an in-depth discussion and demonstration of all aspects of the rhythm section as well as the front-line horns. Concepts of improvisation and playing as a group, including techniques of listening and interacting as a group, are also covered. This one packed with information for players and teachers who work with small groups and big bands.

Legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis traces the history of the trumpet from the early examples of a conch shell and ram's horn to today's modern orchestral and jazz instruments. Also included are two bonus segments called Essential Tips for Getting Your Sound and From the Beginning that are specific to trumpet players. This DVD is a must-have not only for trumpeters, but for all brass players!