Wayne L. Wold: Preaching to the Choir: The Care and Nurture of the Church Choir

The Basis For Caring Planning Ahead Is Pastoral Care Good Rehearsals Are Pastoral Care Teaching Is Pastoral Care Caring For The Soul Interaction Away From The Music Pastoral Care At The Stress Points Nuturing Your Self Is Pastoral Care Vocation Selected Resources For The Church Musician

With readable, knowing, and often witty writing, Wayne L. Wold provides helpful guidance for every choir director about the care and nurture of the church choir. His "Eleven Things Not to Say at Choir Rehearsal" alone makes this volume worth adding to your library.

6462 BOOK $10.95

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Lloyd Pfautsch: Choral Therapy - Vocal Techniques and Exercises for Church Choirs

The Choir Conductor Producing Vocal Sound Considering Diction Achieving A Vital Chord Sound Specific Choral Concerns Problem Words Wobble Trouble No Vibrato Addenda

Many church choir directors are not formally trained in all disciplines needed to direct a music program. One area which intimidates many directors is that of vocal training and how to increase the ability of the choir. Choral Therapy features a basic, practical, "hands-on" approach to learning skills in this area of choir leadership. These include the following areas: 1. Basic principles of diction 2. Blending of vocal parts 3. Vocal exercises and warm-ups 4. Problem-solving 5. Other areas such as tuning and ensemble Choral Therapy presents its material in a conversational style with many concrete musical examples and exercises. *Written for new directors or the director wanting more training * Written by one of America's most respected choral directors and instructors * Easy-to-read and easy-to-use practical format and style * Contains examples and illustrations that convey key concepts * Helps music leaders become more comfortable with music leadership * Gives music leaders a higher level of confidence in directing

6437 BOOK $12.95

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David Donathan: How Does Your Choir Grow?

Analyzing Your Present Situation Developing A Long Range Growth Plan Developong A New Member Packet Analysis Of The Physical Needs Of A Music Ministry The Ever Important First Rehearsal Organization And Communication Special Events Special Projects Music Leadership In The Community In Conclusion

'How Does Your Choir Grow?' treats the subject of recruiting and maintaining choir members, a key task in the role of church music leadership. The area of choir recruiting is a time-cosuming, often frustrating task, particularly in light of the many other aspects of the job. Designed to help directors develop a concrete plan for growth, this book deals with choir recruitment at all age levels. David Donathan has written an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand treatment of concern faced by all choir directors in their ongoing ministry. Any choir director, no matter the number of years of their leadership, will find this book to be a valuable resources.

6441 BOOK $12.95

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Mark Cabaniss / Janet Klevberg: The ChoirBuilder Book - A Manual for Building Successful Music Ministries

Making Super Choirs with Everyday Singers Blended Worship Drama in the Church Growing Your Children's Choir Ten Great Ideas For Recruitment MIDI for the Church Musician The Efficient and Effective Rehearsal Choosing Quality Repertoire Healthy Staff Relationships Avoiding Burnout

The ChoirBuilder Book brings experts in the field of church music to you who offer practical, sound advice which has been tested through the years of personal experience. Covering relevant topics in a conversational manner. The ChoirBuilder Book is a resource full of useable ideas designed for novices and seasoned professionals as well. Keep your music ministry vibrant with The ChoirBuilder Book!.

6577 BOOK $4.95

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Kenneth Kosche: A Novice's Guide to Directing the Church Choir

Understanding Singers as People Understanding People as Singers Getting a Good Sound Rehearsal is the Key Conducting Basics A Matter of Accompaniement A Matter of Organization Musical Growth Concluding Thoughts Resourses

Real solutions for real situations can be found in this helpful resource. Understanding your singers as ordinary people is critically important. Learn how to achieve a basic choral sound, and to effectively conduct your volunteer ensemble, and to utilize and accompanist. Countless resources are available for music literature and a list of professional and denominational organizations are listed to assist you in your ministry endeavors. This book was authored by the director of choral activities at Concordia Univeristy, Wisconsin, Dr. Kenneth T. Kosche..

6781 BOOK $11.95

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Sandra Willetts: Upbeat Downbeat - Basic Conducting Patterns and Techniques

Basic Principles Preparatory Gestures And Cut-offs Basic Patterns Subdividing Appropriate Paterns Odd Meters In A Fast Tempo Frequent Meter Changes Ritardandos and Accelerandos Miscellaneous Techniques

Conducting is a multifaceted craft that includes ear training, vocal, training, conducting techniques, rehearsal techniques, performance practice, music theory, and music history--not to mention basic leadership and group dynamics. It can also be an art that will consume a lifetime of study and practice. Many people have skills in some of these areas, but it is the rare person who has mastered every facet of this complex craft. The scope of this book is to address only the physical skills, the one area that most people can master relatively quickly, regardless of their skill level in other areas.

6442 BOOK $12.95

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Oliver Douberly: Choir Director Basics

Singing From The Same Page Organization and Paperwork The Importance of Personal Preparation Posture and Breathing Warm Up - Making the Sound Rehearsing Hymnody Rhythm and Pulse Rhythmic Phrases Diction Skills Making the Ensemble Sound Gesture Technique Conducting from the Console Recruiting New Choir members Maintenance of Choir Members

The latest volume in the 'Basics' series is an excellent new resource for choir directors from a recognized expert in the field. Choir director Basics supports and guides the reader through the process of organizing new ensembles as well as developing and improving existing choirs. The book is divided in five parts, each addressing specific aspects of the choir director's work: The Place for the Choir and Preparing to Direct the Choir; The Rehearsal; Making the Choral Sound; Ritual Celebrations; and Administration.

6571 BOOK $14.95

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Ellis Dillard Thompson: Fire For The Choir

Foreword Introduction Spirituality Recruiting Members For The Music Program Choir Attendance Music For The Worship Service Organizing A Music Library Selecting Choir Officers Writing A Choir Newsletter M.A.R.S. (Monthly After-Rehersal Social Annual Choir Christmas Dinner A Little Bit Of Broadway Making A Professional Recording We Care Personal Contact Membership Involvement Discipline Choir Children Cantatas Special Arrangements And Compositions Composition Contest Musicianship

While there are plenty of books about the musical techniques of choir directing, there are precious few that deal with the organizational nuts-and-bolts and the people skills required for a smoothly functioning music program. Ellis Dillard Thompson, a veteran choir director and music educator, shares his tried and proven methods for getting choir members excited. He focuses on the role of a church musician as a spiritual leader, and stresses that a truly successful music program is based on spiritual values that uplift, inspire, and motivate participants. This outstanding guide is designed for anyone participating in music ministry: choir directors, choir members, organists, pastors, music committee members, and worship committee members.

5062 BOOK $14.95

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Sandra Willetts: Beyond the Downbeat - Choral Rehearsal Skills and Techniques

Vocal Choral Warmup Diction Singing Latin Intonation Problems And Solutions CountSinging How And Why Voicing Your Choir Seating Formations Score Study And Score Preparation Rehearsal Planning Instrumental Accompianment

Easy to read, understand, and apply, the material in 'Beyond the Downbeat' covers many important aspects of choral leadership beyond conducting. The material is practical for choirs of any size and leaders at any level of training.

6443 BOOK $12.95

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Richard Devinney: The Wednesday Workout - Practical Techniques for Rehearsing the Church Choir

By the Way - You Start Tomorrow Night Plan on Having a Good Time Here's How: The Technical Stuff Diction: It's More Than Just Being Understood The Voice: Know Your Instruments Rhythm: Is Your Music Alive? Choice Matters But People Always Come First Tomorrow You Must Get Organized What's a Choir For? Now Do It - Week After Week After Week

By the Way- You Start Tomorrow Night". The recruiting of a less-than-fully-trained person is usually done at the last minute, since the search for a fully trained person will continue as long as there is either time or hope. Our last-minute, inexperienced director, then will be starting immediately. This first chapter is the most light-hearted, the most general, and the most basic of the book. It is pep talk and a look at the thing to do the first night for the first Sunday. The remainder of the book covers the other ongoing aspects of planning and directing effective choral rehearsals.

6805 BOOK $11.95

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Frank Brownstead / Pat McCollam: The Volunteer Choir

The Role of the Choir Developing a Sense of Ministry The Choir Outside Ritual Recruiting Rehearsal Techniques Tone and Good Singing - The Principals So You Want To Hire a Choir Director Repertoire

In one volume: the practiced, practical help so many choir directors seek. Full of the wisdom, training, talent and expertise of two long-term choir directors. For choir directors, 'The Volunteer Choir' contains timely advice from recruitment to year-end appreciation... and all those vital steps between. Defines the choir's role in a parish and offers recruiting suggestions. For choir members, it explains ministerial attitudes and the things that make choir directors tick. For technical needs, it discusses tone production, breathing, unified sound. It lists available choir materials with publishers' addresses. For liturgy committees, it sets out procedures and guidelines to assist in locating and hiring a choir director and tells you what to look for.

6567 BOOK $7.95

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