Books and DVDs for the Choral Director

Written by a career vocalist, this valuable blueprint provides aspiring singers with professional insight and practical steps for building a top-notch, profitable singing career. Enlightening anecdotes,

Drawn from the authors' combined 80 years of experience in higher education and their mentorship of young colleagues, this book is a comprehensive guide to thriving as an applied studio faculty member at

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

Modern-day cabaret does much more than preserve the Great American songbook - it also promotes and fosters a new generation of American composers. Creating a vibrant musical and theatrical experience, this

Shining a light on the history and life of the blues, this book explores essential elements that contribute to the authentic blues sound and guides readers through mastering this art form. It provides

From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. This book combines historical

Veteran barbershop singers provide a guide for those who have never experienced barbershop as well as for experienced barbershoppers who want to increase their knowledge of the style. This book outlines a

Devoted to the rich heritage of country singing and thoroughly examining the techniques of singing in a country style, this book includes song types and structure, instrumentation, performing on stage and

A guided tour through the art and science of jazz vocal styles, this book looks at the role of improvisation and the unique ways jazz incorporates conversational delivery, rhythmic phrasing, and melodic

The second in the So You Want to Sing series, this book is for those seeking their fortunes in pop/rock performance. Includes specialized techniques for singing rock 'n' roll and gives readers a

All aspects of singing are covered here, including auditioning, performance anxiety, score preparation, practice and performance tips, business etiquette, and many other important topics for the advanced

Offering an overview of sacred singing in the Judeo-Christian tradition, this book includes Jewish cantorial music, Gregorian chant, choral traditions, post-Vatican II Catholic music, and contemporary

Singing can be a healthy activity for people of every age and can be done through each season of life if the singer and singing teacher appropriately adjust expectations. This presents chapters on the

Welcoming singers of all backgrounds, this book explores the folk-song roots of spirituals and their transformation into choral and solo vocal concert repertoire. Featuring key composers and pioneers of the

Written by women to advocate for the inclusion of these often neglected works, this important resource provides a historical and contemporary perspective on women composers. Including discussion on the

Over the past 20 years, approaches to singing contemporary commercial music have exploded, resulting in many schools of technique. This book presents a compendium of approaches to non-classical singing with

World music styles have been making increasing inroads into Western popular music, musical theater, and choral concerts. An essential compendium of these genres, this volume provides technical approaches to

Welcoming singers to a variety of methods, this collection allows them to explore each option's history and application to singing and determine which methods best meet their needs as performers. This

From the creators of I'm Not Crazy, I'm Vocalizing comes this second installment of vocal methods and exercises for vocal students, teachers, and want-to-be singers. The styles range from beautiful

Whether you're driving in a car, warming up at home, or singing in a choir, this resource gives you accompanied vocal exercises to warm up your voice. Useful for teachers, students, or want-to-be singers,

Explore the physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, and ultimately life-changing benefits that singing can bring. Eat Sleep Sing takes you on a fun and informative journey as you uncover the

Cantabile - A Manual About Beautiful Singing, released in 2009, has become a staple course text for colleges across the country. This is the perfect follow-up: a workbook for the undergraduate

Habits of a Successful Choral Musician is a field-tested, vital, and - most importantly - musically artistic collection of more than 200 sequenced exercises for building fundamentals and artistry.

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