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
This beautiful book explores the powerful link between art, music, and emotion, and is ideal for deepening Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and building a fuller emotional vocabulary. Built on the principles
Learn the ins and outs of leading a band to musical excellence from a veteran with more than 25 years of practical, real-world experience. Written in an engaging, conversational style, you'll feel as if you
This incredible group, on their self-titled first recording, melds the finest choral technique with true depth of emotion to create a not-to-be-missed listening experience. Recorded just days before
This book is a roadmap for today's music educators who are tasked with promoting and fulfilling a rich arts curriculum while still understanding the realities of current and future job markets and
Emotion in Choral Singing explores what it takes to truly experience the transcendent power of choral music and achieve genuine emotional connection between composer, performer, and
These devotions offer clergy, pastoral ministers, congregations, families, and individuals a collection of prayer services, Scripture passages, other texts, and music to mourn the death – and
A concise insight into the structure of hymn texts by one of America's greatest teachers and composers of church music. Lovelace offers extraordinary insights into what builds a strong hymn text and how
A valuable resource for choral conductors, no matter the age or experience of their ensembles, this volume explores essential aspects of anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, then describes their impact on
Tony Alonso's first Christmas recording has much to offer. The selections include fresh new arrangements of many Christmas favorites plus original material by Alonso, John L. Bell, and Liam
The Answering Voice opens our ears and voices to a new way of understanding counterpoint. Drawing on her fifty years of composing and teaching, Alice Parker envisions a theory or composition class where
Need to adapt an SATB work for your small SAB choir? Have sopranos who can’t sing divisi, but know a great trumpet player who is happy to help out? Need to simplify a viola part for a beginner? In
Thinking of building a show choir program at your school? Here is the essential how-to guide for building and sustaining a thriving show choir program, perfect for new and seasoned professionals alike. The
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
A comprehensive string pedagogy resource covering everything from the origins and history of the string instrument family to advanced-level string techniques. Part I offers an orientation to string
This book from one of the nation's most sought-after motivators and speakers on education and leadership is the book that you've been looking for! Includes sections on the art of teaching, attitude
With over 50 years of experience as a teacher and conductor, the author presents strategies to help your ensemble improve technique as well as achieve artistic and musical results. Each chapter contains
This explores how to apply the tools of arts professionals - imagination, practice, focus, point of view, expression, and more - to all areas of the arts and daily life. This book is for educators who
The service of Compline derives its name from the Latin word completorium meaning "completion." It is a prayer of quietness and reflection, and is most effective following the completion of one's daily