Teaching Music through Performance in Orchestra, Vol. 1

SKU: GI.G-9546

ISBN 9781622772735. English.

By Larry Blocher, Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Ray Cramer, Tim Lautzenheiser, Edward S. Lisk, and Richard Miles. Compiled and edited by Richard Miles. With the publication of Volume 11 of the landmark Teaching Music through Performance in Band series, this 1,144-page volume builds on a twenty-year tradition of providing essential and innovative information for wind band conductors. Like its predecessors, this volume includes Teacher Resource Guides for 100 significant works published for Grades 2 through 6, including works by Steven Bryant, Michael Daugherty, Julie Giroux, John Mackey, Dana Wilson, Philip Sparke, Jack Stamp, and many others. Each Teacher Resource Guide includes information about the composer, the work, historical perspectives, technical considerations, stylistic considerations, the musical elements of the work, a form and structure analysis, suggested listening, and additional references—information designed to enhance the musicianship of any performance. Indexes to all 1,100 works covered in this series round out this important volume. With the publication of Volume 11, the Teaching Music series continues to be a significant and indispensable resource for the wind band profession. Click here to view the Table of Contents. For searchable indices, visit TeachingMusic.org.

SKU: GI.G-10098

ISBN 9781622774876.

Teac hing Music through Performance in Contemporary A cappella is the essential book for a cappella repertoire and rehearsal techniques, compiled and edited by educators and leaders committed to demystifying the genre and providing teachers with access to the best repertoire and pedagogy possible. Built on the model of the best-selling Teaching Music through Performance series, this volume includes chapters on the most important issues in teaching and learning contemporary a cappella, and analysis and insights for 82 works across genres: Barbershop, Contemporary A cappella, Doo-wop, Folk/Classical, Vocal Jazz. The list of composers and arrangers is diverse, the repertoire includes both arrangements and original compositions. Each selection is representative of a major a cappella trend or historical event, such as repertoire from The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect, The Real Group, Sweet Adelines, or Pentatonix. Of course, every selection—regardless of musical style—is performed a cappella. The authors also develop a five-point difficulty scale for evaluating literature, and each guide contains detailed information about the arrangement or composition, including where the arrangement was first performed, the history of the original song, and the styles it represents. In creating the Teacher Resource Guides, the authors enlist the help of a cappella educators, arrangers, engineers, performers, and well-established experts. Each Guide also includes a new section called “Educational Extensions,” which provides suggestions on how to utilize the repertoire for extended classroom lessons, both as part of the rehearsal and part of a general music classroom. Chapter topics include “A Cappella: An Overview” by Marc Silverberg, “Emotional Expression in Group Singing” by Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell, “Teaching Singers to Sing in All Styles: The Spectrum Method” by Erin Hackel, and “Lessons You Can Learn from Competing,” by Ben Spalding. There is simply no better way to find and prepare the best contemporary a cappella literature available for achieving excellence in music education at all levels. Teaching Music through Performance in Contempory A cappella is a groundbreaking volume destined to make a significant contribution. Deke Sharon is heralded as “The Father of Contemporary A cappella.” He produced The Sing-Off on NBC and served as arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for Universal’s Pitch Perfect 1, 2, and 3, starring Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson. J.D. Frizzell is a composer, conductor, and baritone. He serves as Director of Fine Arts and Director of Vocal Music at Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, TN. Marc Silverberg is Director of Vocal Music at Five Towns College (NY) and one of the leaders in contemporary a cappella education today. Erin Hackel is Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado-Denver. Her award-winning a cappella groups, MIX and Lark, have competed and performed throughout the United States and Europe. Ben Spalding is head Choral Director at Centerville High School (OH). His a cappella group, Forte, is an ICHSA champion.

SKU: GI.G-10349

ISBN 9781622775354.

By Larry Blocher, Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Ray Cramer, Tim Lautzenheiser, Edward S. Lisk, Richard Miles, and Andrew Trachsel. Compiled and edited by Andrew Trachsel. Volume 12 of the landmark Teaching Music through Performance in Band series continues the tradition of excellence—a resource that has become essential for every wind band conductor looking for the best repertoire or to gain insights from leaders of the profession. Like its predecessors, this mammoth volume includes Teacher Resource Guides for 100 significant works published for Grades 2 through 6, including works by Frank Ticheli, John Mackey, Julie Giroux, Ola Gjeilo, Michael Daugherty, Zhou Tian, and many more. Each Teacher Resource Guide includes information about the composer, the work, historical perspectives, technical considerations, stylistic considerations, the musical elements of the work, a form and structure analysis, suggested listening, and additional references—information designed to enhance the musicianship of any performance. Indexes to all 1,200 works covered in this series round out this important volume. And in addition, Part I includes an amazing array of topics: “It’s What We Do ‘In Between’ that Matters” by Larry Blocher, “Contemplations” by Eugene Migliaro Corporon, “Building a Legacy in the Pursuit of Excellence” by Ray Cramer, “Building a Culture of Excellence with Student Leadership” by Tim Lautzenheiser, “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Edward S. Lisk, “The Influence of Master Teachers” by Richard Miles, and “The Servant Conductor” by Andrew Trachsel. Carrying on the tradition of this wonderful series—and the first volume compiled and edited by Andrew Trachsel—Volume 12 prevails as the indispensable resource for the wind band profession. Click here to view the Table of Contents. For searchable indices, visit TeachingMusic.org.

SKU: GI.G-CD-1000

UPC: 785147000020.

Teach ing Music through Performance in Jazz for Beginning Ensembles pairs practicle perspectives from world-class jazz educators and performers—who specialize in working with beginning ensembles—together with Teacher Resource Guides for more than 60 of the best jazz charts published for beginning ensembles. Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz for Beginning Ensembles is truly a significant resource for both beginning jazz educators and their students, and an invaluable contribution to the field. This companion 2-CD set contains premier recordings of 29 of the most significant works for beginning jazz band that were ever composed. For more information about each piece, as well as conducting insights, refer to the book Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz for Beginning Ensembles (GIA Publications, Inc., G-9022), compiled and edited by Richard Miles, with additional contributions from Ronald Carter, Roosevelt Griffin, Ben Huntoon, Brian Logan, Rob Parton, Willis Rapp, and Dean Sorenson. Performed by the Bryan Carter Big Band—Bryan Carter, Director.

SKU: GI.G-9595

ISBN 9781622772728.

By Jeffery L. Ames, Hilary Apfelstadt, Lynne Gackle, James Jordan, Jo-Michael Scheibe, and Phillip A. Swan. Compiled and edited by Hilary Apfelstadt and Jo-Michael Scheibe. Choosing repertoire is one of the most important and time-consuming tasks choral conductors undertake. And the Teaching Music through Performance in Choir series remains one of the most important resources for choir directors looking for quality repertoire that has been vetted by a distinguished panel of educators. Each volume in the series contains Teacher Resource Guides for 100 works, organized by difficulty. Selected by a team of leading choir directors, the repertoire in Volume 5 balances SATB literature with works for women’s and men’s choirs, and includes a healthy mix of selections aimed at bringing greater attention to the rich choral culture in Canada. Featuring the same team of authors as Volume 4, this volume also includes chapters that cover: “More than Spirituals and Concert Gospels: Choral Music in the Western European Tradition by Contemporary African American Composers” by Jeffery Ames, “North of the Border: Accessible Choral Music by Canadian Composers” by Hilary Apfelstadt, “Engaging the Voice, the Mind, and the Spirit: An Effective Approach toward Literature Selection with Treble Voices” by Lynne Gackle, “The Blueprint of Ensemble Musicianship Contained within Chant” by James Jordan, “It’s All About the Up: Journey, Text, Gesture, Music, and Motion” by Jo-Michael Scheibe, and “Community Collaboration: Relevant Programming that Moves Beyond the Classroom and into the Community” by Phillip Swan. Indexes by title, publisher, and composer/arranger for all five volumes of the series are included, and an extraordinary companion recording of all selections is also available. There is simply no better way to find and prepare the best choral literature available for achieving excellence in choral music education at all levels. The Teaching Music through Performance in Choir series continues to make a significant contribution to the choral arts.

SKU: GI.G-9729

ISBN 9781622775323.

Comp iled and Edited by James Mick, David Pope, and Soo Han. Chapter authors: Brenda Brenner, Robert Gillespie, Soo Han, Mark Laycock, James Mick, Christopher Selby, and James Woomert.   This much-anticipated fourth volume in the indispensable Teaching Music through Performance in Orchestra series arrives 13 years after the publication of the previous volume, with a new team of authors and editors, each at the top of the string education profession. But while the team is new, the book remains an essential resource for today’s string teachers and conductors at all levels. Part I features practical chapters by leading educators: “Selecting and Teaching Concert Music” by Christopher Selby, “Preparing for the Podium” by James Mick, “Begin with the Score: Making Notation Come Alive” by Mark Laycock, “From Poof to Portato: A Sequence of Bow Strokes for the Heterogeneous Class” by Brenda Brenner, “NRB (Notes, Rhythm, and Bow): Systematic Ways of Providing Technique in the Orchestra Classroom” by Soo Han, “Bowing Styles for the Ages: What Are They? How Do They Sound? When Do I Use Them? How Do I Get My School Orchestra to Play Them?” by Robert Gillespie, “If Only We Had More Rehearsal Time! Strategies for Optimizing Rehearsal Efficiency and Performance Preparedness that Have Nothing to Do With Conducting” by James Woomert. Part II contains analyses of 92 of the most significant works for string and full orchestra in print, Grades 1 through 6. Like the first three volumes of this series, each Teacher Resource Guide includes essential information on each musical selection, including composer and composition information, historical background, technical requirements, stylistic considerations, musical elements (form and structure), suggestions for additional listening, and a guide to selected references. Click HERE to access a spreadsheet with recommended recordings for works in Volume 4. A Note about Volume 5:   In preparation for Volume 5 of this hallmark series, we welcome your input as we seek to include more repertoire from historically underrepresented composers. For more details, please reivew the following PDF and use the Google Form below to submit your suggested works. PDF: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the TMPO Series Loading….

SKU: GI.G-CD-1001

UPC: 785147100126.

Teach ing Music through Performance in Jazz, Volume 2 is a major contribution for jazz educators and leaders. This much anticipated successor to the acclaimed first book in this series provides insights of today's top jazz educators and performers as well as invaluable analyses of the best repertoire published for jazz ensembles, from developing to advanced levels. This companion 3-CD set contains premier recordings of 31 of the most significant works for developing, intermediate, and advanced jazz band that were ever composed. For more information about each piece, as well as conducting insights, refer to the book Teaching Music through Performance in Jazz, Volume 2 (GIA Publications, Inc., G-9031), compiled and edited by Richard Miles, selections by Ronald Carter, with additional contributions from Randy Brecker, Robert Knatt, Thara Memory, and Rodney Whitaker.

SKU: BT.SLB-00487800

SKU: GI.G-CD-603

These CDs contain all 20 Grade 4 works and 15 Grade 5 works found in Teaching Music through Performance in Band, Volume 4—as usual, a stellar project!

SKU: GI.G-9761

ISBN 9781622772636.

Musi c education majors are poised to enter one of the most enjoyable and meaningful professions on Earth. This no-nonsense guide is designed to help them get everything they can out of their student teaching experience. The authors of this book represent over 100 years of active involvement in music education. Each has taught in public schools and now serves in important music education positions at major universities across the United States. Their experience and hands-on work has provided them with great knowledge, insight, and vision of the student teaching experience—knowledge they are eager to share. The result is informative, practical, thought provoking, and even entertaining. Each chapter includes an overview of the areas of immersion young music educators will face in their new profession, including: How to best develop observation skills and glean helpful techniques How to develop your own educational vision and ethics How to prepare for the overload that many feel of the never-ending litany of daily teaching and administrative tasks you must negotiate Throughout the book, the authors remind us that teaching music through performance is an important daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goal. The Teaching Music through Performance series has had a profound impact on all aspects of the wind band community. With the creation of this affordable guide, funded in part with revenue set aside by the originators of the Teaching Music through Performance series, the future of the profession—with your participation—remains truly bright. As Larry Blocher states in the book, IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU! Dennis Fisher is Conductor of the Symphonic Band, Associate Director of Wind Studies, and Professor of Music in Conducting and Ensembles at the University of North Texas. Lissa Fleming May is Associate Dean for Instruction and Professor of Music Education at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Erik Johnson is Associate Professor of Music Education at Colorado State University, where he teaches undergraduate and graudate courses in music education and conducts the 130-member CSU Concert Band.

SKU: GI.G-9344

SKU: GI.G-9294

SKU: GI.G-9343