Community Voiceworks

The Complete Resource for Community Choirs-Community Voiceworks is an unrivalled collection of fun reflective empowering and moving songs in the practical Voiceworks format. With five sections covering a variety of life's key themes there is something for everyone - from classic hits such as 'Sitting on the Dock of the Bay' 'If I had a hammer' 'Walking on Sunshine' and 'Something Inside So Strong' to well-known traditional songs and new works by acclaimed choir leaders. The CD provides recordings of individual parts allowing non-readers to learn aurally and song sheets are photocopiable. A truly inclusive collection for all groups who love singingtogether regardless of experience!43 flexible songs from simple unison to four parts by established writers and arrangers.Ideal for community choirs of all types and school groups of 11+ years.Vast range of repertoire including well-known pop songs traditional songs from around the world contemporary songs protest songs and rounds.Diverse themes including Peace and Reflection Liberty and Freedom and Celebrations.Warm-ups and practical tips on working with amateur singers and the natural voice.Supporting rehearsal plans for each song from the basis of learning by ear.Copiable pages.CD containing MP3s of learning tracks (providing individual vocal parts) and backing tracks for some pieces.Recordings of full performances available to download.

28 Songs in Jazz Gospel R&B Soul and Show Styles-**Best Pop Publication**Popular voiceworks is a fabulous collection of songs in a wide range of popular styles in the highly practical Voiceworks format. Ranging from simple unison melodies to four-part 'showstoppers' the songs include arrangements of well known favourites as well as exciting new pieces. With practical teaching and rehearsal notes and two CDs containing performances and backings Popular Voiceworks provides all you need to sing with authenticity in popular styles - and have fun doing so. 28 fabulous songs from unison to four-partharmony. Ideal for a wide range of choral groups including youth choirs school groups KS3 upwards community choirs and show choirs. Vast range of repertoire including rock pop and dance music jazz gospel soul and theatre styles. Advice on using the voice well and warming up. Complete rehearsal or lesson plan for each song including simple rehearsal and teaching strategies and advice on using the voice safely and effectively in a range of popular styles. Opportunities for improvisation with guidance each step of the way. Stylistic and accessible Piano accompaniments. Photocopiable pages. Two CDs containing performances of all the songs and backings for most.

Following the outstanding success of book 1 Popular Voiceworks 2 is a second collection of jazzy and popular songs in the highly practical Voiceworks format.Packed with songs in a huge range of styles the collection provides exciting new material written by the authors as well as choral arrangements of favourites such as 'Ain't no stoppin' us now' 'Feelin' good' and 'Bang the drum all day'.The accompanying CDs include stylish performances of all the songs together with backings for most. This all adds up to a fabulous resource for all young and young-at-heart singing groups!28 fabulous songs from unison to four-partharmonyIdeal for youth choirs school groups (11 yrs +) community choirs and choral groups of all ages and experienceOpportunities for improvisation throughoutVast range of repertoire including jazz R&B country funk spiritual gospel disco rock show folk motown doo-wop and moreBrand-new songs and new arrangements of popular favouritesA complete rehearsal plan for each song including warm-ups and guidance on vocal techniques for singing popular styles and beatboxingStylistic but accessible piano accompanimentsPhotocopiable pages for most piecesTwo CDs with performances and stylish backingsExtra resources available to download