Linda Spevacek

Review: When two master teachers speak, student-and teachers-should listen. And Randy Pagel and Linda Spevacek have spoken eloquently here, befitting their combined years of incredibly successful teaching experience. Succinctly written and fully-charged with practical, step-by-step instructions, you will find nugget after nugget concerning issues confronting every choral educator every day. Wisdom on classroom management, choral rehearsal management, working with the changing male voice, developing musicianship and a complete child, organizational tips, public-relations hints, pointers for participating in tours and/or festivals, and thought-provoking quotes from a wide spectrum of sources-it's all here, written from the unique perspective of both a male and female teacher who explore how gender really affects teaching the opposite sex. Tools, rules and tips for teaching-all leading toward making your classroom a positive atmosphere, ensuring a successful choral experience for every student.

Songlist: A Music Teacher is A Teacher, Managing Your Classroom, Developing the Complete Child, Yin and Yang in the Choral Classroom, Managing Your Rehearsal, Strengthening Your Organization, Turning Your Critics into Supporters, Showcasing Your Program, Festivals, Contest and Guest Conductors, Voice Lessons in the Choral Classroom, Working with the Boy's Voices, Working with the Girl's Voices, Developing Musicianship in the Choral Classroom, Reherarsing for Musical Success, Selecting Your Choral Repertoire, Anticipation: A Key to Sustaining Success

Review: The second dynamic volume of 3-part a cappella carols. Contains ten great Christmas favorites, creatively written for caroling, concert or sight-singing. 3-Part Mixed a cappella

Songlist: Joy To The World, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, O Holy Night, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, What Child Is This?, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, The Coventry Carol, It Came Upon A Midnight Clear, Up On The Housetop, Jingle Bells

Review: A collection of the most beautiful carols ever! For young or old, concert or caroling, Volume 3 continues the tradition of the first two with 10 more great Christmas favorites. 3-Part Mixed a cappella

Songlist: Ding Dong Merrily On High, Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head, Fum, Fum, Fum, O Come O Come Emmanuel, Bring A Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, Pat-A-Pan, While By My Sheep, Go Tell It On The mountain, Away In A Manger, Good Christian Men Rejoice

Review: Choral singing is an extension of proper phonation from each individual singer, and this 2 -hour master class on DVD is a gold mine of techniques, concepts and practical exercises to improve singing at every stage of vocal development. Singers and conductors will appreciate master-teacher Linda Spevacek's expertise in harnessing the entire body to achieve a focused tone production. Enjoy Linda's infectious enthusiasm as she introduces and works with a room full of choral directors just like you. Watch Linda put her ideas into practice by leading the assembled group through three octavos (included in the kit) and see firsthand how she incorporates the powerful techniques she has developed and has just shared with you. More than an idea bank for proven vocal techniques, 'The Choral Director as Voice Teacher' is a comprehensive and practical approach to achieving choral and musical excellence - an invaluable resource for every choral director.

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Review: Here are ten carol favorites in easy-to-sing a cappella settings, each with a special choral introduction and coda that reflects the creative Linda Spevacek touch. From 'Here We Come A-Caroling' to 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas,' this is a collection that makes each carol unique while requiring very little rehearsal time. Choirs of all ages will look forward to their opportunity to share the Christmas spirit as a-caroling they go!

Songlist: The First Nowell, Here We Come A-Caroling, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Deck the Hall, O Come All Ye Faithful, Good King Wenceslas, Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Review: Here are ten carol favorites in easy-to-sing a cappella settings, each with a special choral introduction and coda that reflects the creative Linda Spevacek touch. From 'Here We Come A-Caroling' to 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas,' this is a collection that makes each carol unique while requiring very little rehearsal time. Choirs of all ages will look forward to their opportunity to share the Christmas spirit as a-caroling they go!

Songlist: The First Nowell, Here We Come A-Caroling, Jolly Old St. Nicholas, We Three Kings of Orient Are, Deck the Hall, O Come All Ye Faithful, Good King Wenceslas, Angels We Have Heard on High, Silent Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Review: The new voicings of this best-selling arrangement of the Spanish Carol, 'Riu, Riu, Chiu,' include text options for English or Spanish. Tambourine and hand claps lend a festive, colorful flair. Whether performed with or without piano accompaniment, the limited ranges, repetitious form, and opportunities for solos yield built-in success for holiday programs. The vibrant, festive original, 'Merrily Sing Noel!' is a marvelous opener or change-of-pace selection. Its fanfare-like style and bright mood also offer nice, effective dynamic contrasts. Superb treble writing! 'Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous' is a sparkling, festive, and extremely clever original madrigal, sung in a round, with a contrasting, lilting middle section. The uplifting lyrics of 'A Festive Madrigal' begin that bright, jovial original madrigal, which 'sings in' the holiday season. A marvelous, accessible choice which also works well for smaller ensembles.

Songlist: Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous , A Festive Madrigal , Merrily Sing Noel!, Riu, Riu, Chiu

Review: The vibrant, festive original, 'Merrily Sing Noel!' is a marvelous opener or change-of-pace selection. Its fanfare-like style and bright mood also offer nice, effective dynamic contrasts. Superb treble writing! The madrigal-like setting of the traditional Christmas greeting, 'Sing hey!' features a festive dance-like flavor. Most accessible, engaging, and fun, it alsomakes an excellent choice for madrigal dinners. 'The Sound of Pipe and Drum' is a delightfully fresh new setting of the lively, dance-like Pierre Certon madrigal, complete with a new English text and appropriate for general concert/contest use or for Christmas. The original French lyrics are included as an option. The new voicings of this best-selling arrangement of the Spanish Carol, 'Riu, Riu, Chiu,' include text options for English or Spanish. Tambourine and hand claps lend a festive, colorful flair. Whether performed with or without piano accompaniment, the limited ranges, repetitious form, and opportunities for solos yield built-in success for holiday programs.

Songlist: Merrily Sing Noel!, Riu, Riu, Chiu, Sing Hey, The Sound of Pipe and Drum

Review: 'Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous' is a sparkling, festive, and extremely clever original madrigal, sung in a round, with a contrasting, lilting middle section. The uplifting lyrics of 'A Festive Madrigal' begin that bright, jovial original madrigal, which 'sings in' the holiday season. A marvelous, accessible choice which also works well for smaller ensembles. The refreshing, new, secular Christmas madrigal 'Come, Sing! Come, Dance!' will definitely capture the spirit of the season. Designed for small or large groups, this a cappella gem is easy and accessible, yet sophisticated and challenging. Delightfully creative and absolutely charming!

Songlist: A Festive Madrigal, Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous, Come Sing, Come Dance

Review: The vibrant, upbeat original, 'A Glad Noel' is a marvelous opener or change-of-pace selection. Its fanfare-like style and bright mood will inspire the joyous spirit of the season. Creative and charming, it is easy and accessible, yet sounds sophisticated, make it an ideal choice. 'A Jubilant Gloria' is an exceptional work that offers driving rhythmic excitement from its fanfare-like opening to its exhilarating conclusion. This sophisticated piece sings easily and sounds gloriously full. The new voicings of this best-selling arrangement of the Spanish Carol, 'Riu, Riu, Chiu,' include text options for English or Spanish. Tambourine and hand claps lend a festive, colorful flair. Whether performed with or without piano accompaniment, the limited ranges, repetitious form, and opportunities for solos yield built-in success for holiday programs.

Songlist: A Glad Noel, A Jubilant Gloria, Riu, Riu, Chiu

Review: 'Alleluia' was commissioned for performance at the 1999 National ACDA Convention. A hushed chant is woven into dramatic musical lines and lush harmonies that later fade to an ending of quiet splendor. With the grandeur of a more challenging work, this piece sings easily, enabling accessibility to a variety of performing groups. Spevacek has 'Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming' in a sensitive, transparent fashion with lush harmonies and textual contrasts. 'A Jubilant Gloria' is an exceptional work that offers driving rhythmic excitement from its fanfare-like opening to its exhilarating conclusion. This sophisticated piece sings easily and sounds gloriously full.

Songlist: Alleluia, A Jubilant Gloria, Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming