Books and DVDs for the Choral Director

Through a conversational blend of research, scholarship, stories from the classroom, and humor, this book gives educators a reliable source for finding answers to real-life questions and suggestions for

Successful music educators from rural, one-light towns as well as those from bustling cities provide innovative methods for recruiting and retaining students. From elementary ukulele ensembles to high

What could a musical style look like to a visual learner? Can visual images improve conceptual understanding of intonation, balance, and blend? This text provides tools and techniques for visualizing

Those wishing to increase the expressiveness of singers of all ages, and to touch the hearts of audiences, will find practical advice and unique exercises in this invaluable book. Presenting a comprehensive

In thirteen easily digestible chapters, this helpful resource highlights the most useful and practical music theory topics that educators, conductors, composers, and performers actually encounter in their

Applying the Music Learning Theory of Edwin Gordon, the authors guide teachers and conductors through a reimagined rehearsal process with important supporting pedagogies that help teachers reach new levels

Applying the Music Learning Theory of Edwin Gordon to the choral rehearsal, the authors have combined to guide teachers and conductors through a reimagined rehearsal process with important supporting

Continuing the themes from the first volume Teaching With Heart, this second volume in the series exists to help teachers create a healthy culture in their classroom. With tools that will help

James Jordan has been at the forefront of choral pedagogy for over 35 years. His landmark publications under the guidance of Frauke Haasemann have afforded him a front row seat to the development of choral

Every musician has had career disappointments, challenges, and even failures. Often, when faced with discouraging experiences, musicians may feel that their career is over or is never going to start. How do

This detailed resource book offers clear and practical tools for music professionals, students, educators, movement specialists, and therapists working with musicians. You'll learn about relevant anatomy -

From philosophy, auditions, and lesson planning to improvisation and literature selection, the author brings insights from a diverse group of nationally recognized educators at all levels to discuss these

With his hallmark wit and humor, choral conductor and poet Robert Bode brings readers on a journey through twelve great choral works, offering anecdotes, valuable insights, and interpretive advice for each.

From rehearsal procedures to reading music, new singers have a lot to learn when they join a choir. This practical and compact guide written by experienced choral conductors covers all the basics. Topics

This primer for all musicians provides a reliable base for a lifetime of playing and singing. The principles in these pages are the elemental foundation of music education and will protect a musician from

Education in all disciplines is changing. Teachers, including music educators, now need to be aware of a wide range of issues, including social justice, cultural responsiveness, integrating technology,

The environment, resources, and expectations of teaching music in charter schools can often differ from traditional public schools, but the teacher's mission remains the same: to provide quality music

Before music teachers can effectively implement Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) with students in the classroom, they must develop their own SEL skills and tend to their personal well-being. This practical

Whether you’re a fresh teacher finding your rhythm or a veteran educator getting ready for the next gig, Note to Self is your guide to navigating the transition to your new music

Today's choral leaders wear many hats: fundraising director, development associate, communications manager, marketing designer, volunteer coordinator - the list goes well beyond directing beautiful choral

How can we engage with diverse populations, repertoire, and identities while upholding integrity and achieving equity? What are cultural appropriation, othering, tokenizing, and essentializing? How can we

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.

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,

Looking for a flexible resource that is both reproducible and available digitally? This guide for learning to read rhythms is really two books in one. First, it is a graduated, sequential set of lessons and