Doug Cameron's Alternative Styles music book series offers a unique look into solo jazz violin technique. In the introductory book, he offers tips on writing, arranging, recording, practicing, improvising, intonation, sitting in jam sessions, the music business, performing and production. Volumes 1-3 contain original tunes and arrangements that encourage students to improvise using jazz and blues soloing techniques. Each book comes with a DVD of Doug performing each tune and offering performance advise. In addition to the DVD, customers will also receive a CD of accompaniments (minus the solo violin part) for each tune as well.

Each insightful and informative chapter provides a window into the creative process of ten remarkable conductors as they share a captivating range of approaches into the world of musical expression. When is it appropriate to "change" a score? How can programming contribute? How much is too much "interpretation?" These and other questions are addressed in the quest to elevate performances to the next level.

The Art of Modulating is a treatise originally intended for the harp, but this edition has been edited for use by intermediate keyboardists and other musicians who have an understanding of basic music theory. In its pages you will find: the table of intervals; modulation rules; modulation formulas; examples of modulation; extensions and cadences; ten fragments of dances; five characteristic pieces and more.

This valuable resource is essential for every church choir director. These warm-ups and activities will help prepare voices, bodies and spirits to share the Word through song. The opening prayers and meditations will help center your rehearsals. The vocal exercises will guide singers to produce a free and open tone, develop clean articulation and diction, improve resonance and intonation, all while singing inspirational words and passages. The group activities will develop a camaraderie that every church choir should know. The enclosed enhanced audio CD provides a demonstration recording of each vocal exercise PLUS printable, reproducible, projectable PDFs of each singer exercise. Use these meaningful exercises, prayers and activities to enhance your music ministry at any level. Includes sections on: Prayers for Preparation; Breathing Exercises; Movement Exercises; Exercises to Promote Good Posture; Vocal Exercises; Activities for Fellowship.

With 30 years of teaching in the public schools as well as 15 years at the university level, master teacher David Newell shares his "secrets" to classroom management. Create a positive learning environment without ever having to raise your voice! This is a great resource for both the veteran and first year music teachers.

This is a pioneering yet practical book and DVD devoted to all aspects of the women's choir - a groundbreaking contribution and a true collaborative effort from top professionals in the field. For the first time in a book, choral leaders bring together historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, pedagogical, and real-world considerations to the women's choir - information missing from most choral methods and conducting texts. Areas of focus include: working with beginning, high school, collegiate, and community women's choirs; improving the sound of women's choirs; suggested repertoire for women's choirs; composing for women's choirs; building community within the ensemble; warm-ups and rehearsal strategies; building excellence in women's choirs. Sections also focus on mentoring, auditions, seating arrangements, historical women's repertoire, healthy vocal development, gender issues, history, status of the women's choir, and much more. This book features research, practical insights, and round-table discussions. The included DVD demonstrates choral techniques and teaching ideas with two women's choirs: Aurora, from Luther College, conducted by Sandra Peter; and The University of Kentucky Women's Choir, conducted by Lori Hetzel. Conducting Women's Choirs is, quite simply, essential for anyone who is involved in the women's choir movement and interested in the culmination of decades of experience and wisdom by leaders in the profession.

Robert Lawson Shaw was born in Red Bluff, California on April 30, 1916 - another century, another America. By the time he died, 82 years later, he had become one of America's classical music icons - a key figure who helped create a culture of classical music in the United States. Shaw was the principle re-inventor of the choral art in America. He made choral music important, artistic, and popular. Deep River is a rich, in-depth, 631-page biography of this complex man and his relentless drive to transform American choral singing. The enclosed DVD features Robert Shaw in rehearsal at Boston University.

New to teaching chorus? If so, you may be filled with anticipation and anxiety. Getting Started with Middle School Chorus is here to point you in the right directions . Like other books in the "Getting Started" series, there's enough specific information here to get you started and on your way! This second edition of Getting Started with Middle School Chorus gives you new information on working with young adolescent changing voices, designing optimal rehearsals for middle schoolers, managing growing choral programs, and helping youngsters gain musical skills they can carry with them for a lifetime of making music. This practical outline will help build your confidence as you take on the new responsibilities associated with teaching middle school chorus.

Remarkable and practical, this workbook challenges music educators to examine their grading procedures for fairness and clarity and help motivate students to improve and achieve musically. Exercises and reflective questions encourage educators to work as a team to assess the current grading system and move to the next level by incorporating the latest research about grading and connecting to Common Core standards. An essential resource for educators!

This effective tool for learning to sing and improvise on the blues is designed for people who love to sing, as well as for students and teachers in vocal jazz programs. It takes a step-by-step approach to learning blues lyrics, forms, harmony, scales and improvisation. Vocal examples and accompaniment-only tracks make learning easy and enjoyable. Included are compositions by jazz greats Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Gigi Gryce, Julian Priester, and Norman Simmons, all with new lyrics, as well as compositions by Judy Niemack and Sheila Jordan. The book also includes listening and repertoire suggestions. On the CDs are 14 songs and exercises sung by Judy Niemack, Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy and Darmon Meader, accompanied by top New York City jazz musicians!