Building a Vocal Community-Includes Four CDsIndividuals friends choirs church camp and community groups of any background will enjoy participating in this uplifting singing tradition. Ysaye M. Barnwell a charter member of the great a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock teaches melodies harmonies rhythms and counter-melodies to 17 traditional songs from African American culture including spirituals hymns gospels and songs from the Civil Rights Movement.The CD's in this series contain songs which were originally taught in the context of a 5 day workshop. In a workshop often having between 40 and 60 people songs are taught without printed music or printedwords and without pitch pipes or musical instruments other than those which help create and maintain the rhythmic foundation and intensity of the songs. This method of passing on knowledge is very much in the oral/aural tradition. Here for the sake of clarity the words to all the songs have been provided but the music itself is presented in the form of an oral/aural score which must be listened to.

This Songbook series features a wealth of material from ABRSM???s Singing for Musical Theatre syllabus. The Grade 1 songbook contains 12 songs. Including classics such as ???Let???s Go Fly a Kite??? from Mary Poppins to favourites ???I Wan???na Be Like You??? from The Jungle Book and ???I???m a Believer??? from Shrek this collection has also been carefully selected to encourage safe singing and to provide a route for changing voices. With four songs from each of Lists A B and C this unique choice of repertoire is an essential collection for those preparing for ABRSM exams and will inspire everyone who loves to sing.

A quick simple and fun course for everyone who loves to sing! For all vocal ranges and styles.

SOS is an indispensable guidebook for serious vocalists of all ability levels and styles of music. Whether you're singing for pleasure or for profit; Secrets of Singing will give you the know-how to practice; audition; perform; and record professionally. The book includes:   Two CDs with a series of thirty-three fully explained; state-of-the-art exercises (with vocal examples). The first CD contains explanations and exercises for the male low voice. The 2nd CD contains explanations and exercises for the male high voice. Ten-step power vocal work-out Trouble-shooting guides Enduranceexercise groups Voice maintenance and hygiene tips Numerous quick reference charts Four simplified; easy-to-understand sections describing the inner workings of the vocal instrument

Vaccai: Practical Method of Italian Singing - For High Soprano is a famous method which is now available with a CD of Piano accompaniments. In addition the enhanced CD also includes tempo adjustmentsoftware for computer use. Composed by Nicola Vaccai and edited by John Glen Paton for Advanced level High Soprano vocalists.

Syllabus- Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 8 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 8 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 8 exam. This book for female vocalists contains the songs: Stop - Jamelia At Last - Etta James Sparkling Diamonds - Moulin Rouge! Empire State Of Mind (Part II) - Alicia Keys You've Got The Love - Florence The Machine (Take A Little) Piece Of MyHeart - Erma Franklin Other features include: Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening. Backing tracks: high-quality recordings to sing along to in Rockschool exams. Downloadable audio: use your download code for easy access to your audio. Vocal scores: easy-to-follow separate Vocals scores. Piano and Guitar parts: Piano notation and Guitar chords included to help with practice.

Syllabus-Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 6 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 6 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 6 exam. This book for male vocalists contains the songs: Jealousy ? Will Young Sex On Fire ? Kings of Leon Counting Stars ? One Republic The Man In The Mirror ? Michael Jackson I Can't Quit YouBaby ? Led Zeppelin Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers   Other features include:   Fact Files: band and artists background information with recommended listening. Backing tracks: high quality recordings to sing along to in Rockschool exams. Downloadable audio Vocal scores: easy-to-follow separate Vocals scores. Piano and Guitar parts: Piano notation and Guitar chords included to help with practice.

Alan Bullard’s bestselling Joining The Dots series now includes this book for Grade 1 that helps to develop sight-reading skills for singers. By working through a vast number of creative exercises and pieces students can prepare for those all-important ABRSM Singing Grade 1 exams. The books can also be used to build confidence in musicianship classes as a resource for choirs or audition preparation. Joining The Dots Singing covers the requirements for ABRSM’s sight-singing tests at Grade 1 and includes: Workouts along with simple songs to buildthe required rhythm and pitch skills for that specific grade Characterful pieces to sight-sing in a range of approachable musical styles Simple improvisation exercises in which students can explore ideas and develop their sense of rhythm and key Songs and rounds to sing with others for additional sight-singing practice or to learn quickly and sing for fun Alan Bullard is a composer and ABRSM examiner. He studied at the Royal College of Music and the University of Nottingham and taught in further and higher education for many years. He has written many songs and choral works and his music is widely performed and appears on a number of recordings.

Imogen Holst 1907-84 was a much-loved source of inspiration for countless musicians and students who encountered her over the years of her involvement with the Dartington Summer School of Music and the Aldeburgh Festival.This book conveys her infectious enthusiasm and insight as a choral conductor. Here she sets out clearly and concisely a wealth of practical information on the physical business of conducting which will be of particular value to the amateur conductor. She deals with the forming and training of a choir the presentation and rehearsal of the music and how to approach public performances and competitions. Her final chapter gives adviceon the rehearsal of specific choruses by Purcell Handel and Britten.Originally published in 1973 this edition has been corrected and updated by Lowinger Maddison Archivist for the Holst Foundation.

A Manual about Beautiful Singing for Singers ...-This vocal pedagogy textbook breaks the mould. Making complex concepts easily understood has been the hallmark of Kathi Rundus' teaching career.Filled with anatomical drawings pictures graphs and valuable vocal exercises this book is wisely and attractively organised. Plus every chapter includes a section specifically for the choral director!

for Mezzo Soprano (Alto) or Baritone-Practical Method Of Italian Singing: For Mezzo-Soprano (Alto) Or Baritone is a famous method which is now available with online audio Piano accompaniments. Composed by Nicola Vaccai and editedby John Glen Paton for Advanced level Mezzo-Soprano (Alto) Or Baritone vocalists.

Syllabus-Rockschool is about singing the songs you love. Your Vocals Grade 7 book contains six of the biggest tracks from the past six decades arranged for you to sing for your Grade 7 exam. This book also includes examples of all the supporting tests found in the Rockschool Grade 7 exam. This book for female vocalists contains the songs: Heaven - Emeli Sande Big Spender - Shirley Bassey Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis American Boy - Estelle What's Up? - 4 Non Blondes I Dreamed A Dream - Les Miserables Other features include: Fact Files: band and artistsbackground information with recommended listening. Backing tracks: high-quality recordings to sing along to in Rockschool exams. Downloadable audio: easily access audio content online. Vocal scores: easy-to-follow separate Vocals scores. Piano and Guitar parts: Piano notation and Guitar chords included to help with practice.

A Guide to Healthy Powerful Singing-Belting is a strong way of big singing that has become very popular in contemporary styles. It is heard in everything from rock to hip-hop to pop to musical theater to the plethora of award shows. However not only is there much confusion and misinformation about how to belt well if done poorly belting can actually damage the voice. Numerous famous singers have belted their way to injury or even lost their voices sometimes permanently. Many voice teachers believe (incorrectly) that belting is simply bad physically and aesthetically. So singing students are getting mixed messages. They hear their favorite artists belt-singing throughout their favorite music yet theresources teaching healthy belting techniques are few and far between. Belting for the Contemporary Singer seeks to remedy the situation. The fact is belting can be done well and without causing injury. This book presents the facts about belting what approaches work and which to avoid. Its online video and audio demonstrate good techniques and exercises.

Baritone/Bass. A method that has long been highly regarded among teachers and students alike. Each of these books consists of 3 parts: Part I describes the vocal mechanism and its function briefly and in simple non-technical language. Part II consists of basic fundamental vocalises carefully selected to develop the specific voices for which the book is written. Part III presents the important elements of diction in the 5 languages most commonly used in singing: English Italian French German and Spanish.