SKU: GI.G-10833
ISBN 9781574635614.
From philosophy, auditions, and lesson planning to improvisation and literature selection, this diverse group of nationally recognized educators at all levels discuss these topics and more. Each director practically walks you through a rehearsal! Whether you are a seasoned vocal jazz director or someone looking to get started, the authorsâ?? concepts on running an outstanding vocal jazz program has something for everyone. There are different vocal timbres that we expect to hear in different styles, and I believe that there are ways to produce a variety of sounds in a healthy way with sound technique. â??Andrew Dahan   Niles North High School, Skokie, IL When starting a vocal jazz ensemble, I keep the literature on the easy side so concepts of style, tone, vibrato, balance, and blend can be focused on without pounding out notes. â??Roger Emerson   Professional Composer and Arranger As with any language, one of the fastest ways to learn about different styles, genres, and other idiosyncrasies is to immerse ourselves in the language. â??Daniel Gregerman   Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL I think of the audition process as a necessary means to help me â??castâ?? the ensemble. â??Greg Jasperse   Western Michigan University My overall philosophy is that teaching jazz is extremely important. The creation of this music is unique to America, and it is imperative that we keep our youth informed. â??Connaitre Miller   Howard University We donâ??t really ever â??finishâ?? a piece or arrangement, do we? We work on the repertoire and the music arrives to an artistic place. â??Kate Reid   University of Miami, Frost School of Music Jazz is a genre that has to be primarily learned from listening. Exposing students to a wide variety of jazz and contemporary styles is one of the most important things we need to do. â??John Stafford II   Kansas City Kansas Community College My jazz singers are the best music readers in the department, and I never do any sight singing with the jazz choirs. That is all done in the traditional choirs. â??Janice Vlachos   Fairview High School, Boulder, CO It takes a good amount of work to achieve a unified sound, however, within working on the minute details and repetition, it is those moments of victory during the rehearsals that make it all worth it. â??Gaw Vang Williams   Sacramento State College Vocal jazz encourages personal expression through which improvisation has become a hallmark trait of the genre. â??Natalie Wilson   Grass Valley Elementary School, Camas, WA.
SKU: XC.2401014
10.5 x 6.75 inches.
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy is reimagined as a jazz waltz and creatively set with lyrics that capture the awe and wonder of witnessing the Sugar Plum Fairy perform her iconic dance in the Nutcracker ballet. Discover the perfect version for your vocal group. Challenge your vocal ensemble with the rich harmonies of the SATB version, or look to the SAB, SSA, and Two-Part arrangements for less complexity. Perform with piano, or add bass and drums for a jazz trio accompaniment. A wonderful choice for a December concert!Please note the jazz ensemble version of this song is in a different key and cannot be combined with the choral version. Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or add the bass and drum parts to the written piano accompaniment to form a live jazz trio. Rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.
SKU: XC.2401012
SKU: XC.2401015
SKU: XC.2401013
SKU: XC.2401011
SKU: HL.14017345
ISBN 9780711989139. UPC: 884088440251. 9.0x12.0x0.146 inches.
Junior Choral Club is an exciting and enjoyable series for Keystage 2 choirs, in association with the British Federation of Young Choirs. The songs are designed to help your choir develop their singing within a range suitable for young voices, reinforce basic score reading skills, encourage good musicianship and develop ensemble skills. The series is designed to be used in succession, or in any order for repertoire purpose. The harmony parts have been kept simple, alongside the piano/keyboard accompaniment. Each contains four songs with photocopiable vocal parts, helpful advice, rehearsal tips for each piece, and demonstration CD.
