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CHOPS is a complete revision and update to the existing pedagogical materials available for saxophone as pertains to fundamentals and technique. Saxophonists have developed an immensely impressive arsenal of technical abilities as evidenced by the extraordinary demands placed on us by the latest music written for the instrument. There is, however, quite a gap between the demands we see in our repertoire and the demands we see in most of our technical and fundamental methods.
 
While there have been a number of pedagogical methods that have introduced and detailed various extended techniques, our fundamental books are all written for a saxophone that no longer exists, that being, the saxophone of 2.5 octaves where the altissimo register is treated as if it were yet another extended technique. During my own studies I was frequently encouraged to extend exercises from other methods as well as incorporate similar exercises from other instruments, this book is the result of nearly 20 years doing just that.
 
A daily warm-up and technical regimen is one of the most necessary parts of serious study of the instrument. By having time each day to address any technical issues while at the same time finding time to extend and develop new skills, the student can free themselves to practice their repertoire without limitations and inhibitions, thus, enabling physical ease and depth of expression. This type of warm-up routine should include some portion of each of the chapters from this book: Long Tones, Mechanism, Voicing Flexibility, Vocalises, Articulation, Scales, Intervals, Arpeggios, and Cool Down Exercises.
 
Features:
 
- Several different approaches to long tones included subdivided time, wedge figures, and large leap long tones also featuring vibrato and intonation excerpts.
- Mechanism exercises in the most challenging parts of saxophone register changes.
- New voicing flexibility patterns for developing accuracy and range.
- "Vocalises" as an expressive technical bridge between long tones and technique practice.
- Single, Double, and Triple tongue instruction through the altissimo register
- 3+ Octave Diatonic and Chromatic Scales, Scale Patterns, Intervals, and Arpeggio progressions.
- Cool Down Exercises to finish the practice day.
This is an extensive collection of exercises designed to provide enough new and challenging material to keep the advanced student occupied for many years while introducing new pedagogy never before published for saxophone. By working with this text in manageable amounts, the contemporary saxophonist will continue to push the limits of what is possible on the instrument well into the next century.

CHOPS

Saxophone Book

By the author of CHOPS, this book is for any saxophonist who has begun their study of the instrument with band methods or other more basic materials. Offers concepts, pedagogy, and exercises designed to develop every area of performance.

The Saxophone Manual

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The Elements of Expressive Conducting begins with a synthesis of various movement theories which allow beginning conducting students to understand how best to use their body as an expressive instrument. Strategies for developing musical expression beyond pedagogical execution are discussed in each chapter. The text further explores merging musical preparation with a healthy, tension-free approach to an individual’s movement.  Readers will also find strategies for developing the coordination between the ear and body; ways to transfer "every day" movements to the art of conducting; and suggestions for building to a professional level of success.
 
Features:
 
- Exercises which stimulate the imagination and inform the body
- Video examples of these exercises on the publisher’s website
- Drawings of imaginative ways to consider beat patterns
- Musical examples chosen to reinforce specific conducting fundamentals
- Practical strategies drawn from the author’s more than four decades of pedagogical experience

The Elements of Expressive Conducting

Music Fundamentals is the first in a series of five books that present the concepts and practices of music theory for the undergraduate music major. This book is designed for the first-year college music student and presents topics clearly and succinctly with exercises and assignments incorporated throughout the text.
 
Features
 
- Three-ring binder format allows students to easily remove and replace exercise sheets, assignments, handouts and notes from class.
- Every chapter includes in-class exercises as well as end-of-chapter assignments
- Appendices provide extensive application of theory concepts to the piano keyboard
- Designed for easy application in one-semester course.

Music Fundamentals

Private Music Lessons: A Manual for Teachers is written for any music teacher working with students in a private lesson setting. Lesson activities for teaching movement, rhythm, tonal understanding, reading notation, musical expression, creative music-making, and music listening are provided as well as chapters devoted to musical, cognitive, physical, and social and emotional development in elementary, middle school, and high school learners. Strategies are provided for starting a studio and maintaining a studio and ensuring student success at events such as solo and ensemble festivals.
 
Features:
 
- Strategies for differentiation of instruction
- Sample solo and ensemble adjudication forms
- Sample private lesson studio handbook
- A focus on adult learners in private lessons
- Discussion cases regarding relationships with parents, school educators and students
- Sample lesson templates for 30- 45- and 60- minute lessons
- Sample practice records and lesson assignment forms
- Sample syllabus for a college course on teaching private lessons

Private Music Lessons

Plugged In: Practice and Performance Method for Flutists” is an innovative flute method book that uniquely integrates electronic tools to enhance tonal, technical, and rhythmic stability. In the realm of music, the flute possesses a unique ability to stir emotions and captivate listeners. However, to unlock the full potential of this instrument, one must delve into a path of self-discovery and technical mastery. Divided into three distinct sections, the initial section provides foundational knowledge and skills, setting the stage for effective utilization of the electronic tools discussed in the subsequent sections. Readers of this book are likely already acquainted with the basics of flute playing, yet it is anticipated that they will find value in a comprehensive review, discover fresh insights into these crucial skills, and derive enjoyment from the new exercises.
 
1. Preparing the Body to Play in Tone and in Tune: The initial section starts with the basics – posture, breathing, embouchure, and tone production, emphasizing the nuances of tone color and tuning. This section introduces new exercises to enhance control and expression and aims to provide fresh insights and enjoyment, refining the foundational skills necessary for advanced techniques.
 
2. Drone Studies – Blending and Accuracy: This section harnesses the power of drone studies, crucial for musical development. It includes access to acoustic drones of the tonic and fifth in just intonation for all twelve chromatic notes, available in three timbres (oboe, flute, and clarinet) on Conway Publications’ YouTube page and other streaming platforms. These acoustic drones vary from most harmonic to hollow timbres, offering a rich palette for blending and accuracy exercises. The method trains flutists to adjust tone color, dynamics, and vibrato, while rhythmic drones sharpen timing and precision.
 
3. Delay Studies – Precision and Artistry: The final section explores 10 original delay studies composed by Christian Glascock. Delay studies enhance rhythmic accuracy and cultivate musicianship as you adjust your playing and refine your timing by playing with an echo of yourself! Each study, inspired by nature’s power and transformative ability, captures unique aspects of the natural world – the balance of life, the passage of time, and the interplay between formidable forces and nurturing qualities. These pieces require dynamic interaction with software, synchronizing performances with past iterations. The studies are designed to enhance tone, intonation, and phrasing, deepening the theoretical understanding of music while offering fulfilling musical experiences.

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