The experience of singing in a church choir is often how many people first learn how much they enjoy singing hamony and the church choir is usually open to all levels of singers. There are therefore unique challenges for the church choir director who might have a more varied group of singers than perhaps a auditioned choir to work with. We offer here a selection of material that will help you get the most musically from your choir.
 | Recruiting and retaining
singers Rehearsal strategies Repertoire Funding resources and rewards Special aspects of the church music program |
Designed for use in schools, churches, and with other
community choirs, Voice for Life offers four levels of vocal training
for beginning through advanced singers. Whether a child or an adult,
singers will develop skills in five core areas: using the voice well;
musical skills and understanding; repertoire; belonging to the choir;
and choir in context. With more than 300 pages, this book contains all
the teaching material, guidance notes, and practical advice needed to
train and assess singers with confidence at all four levels. Includes
reproducible pages for lessons with singers for all four levels.
| 6411 BOOK $12.95 |
 | 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 |
 | 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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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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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 |
 | 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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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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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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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 |
 | 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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Why do We Sing? Why do Some People Not Sing? The Ambiguity of Communication Au Revoir |
This delightful handbook by John L. Bell of the Iona Community explores the reasons we, as humans, are compelled to express ourselves in song. John has compiled a list of charming introspections about what motivates us to sing or prevents us from singing. Whether we sing to tell stories or don't sing because someone once told us we can't, this engaging and enlightening book examines why everyone can sing and why everyone should. A must-read for choir directors, cantors, and song leaders.
| 6618 BOOK $14.95 |
 | The Assembly and Its Song Full, Conscious and Active Participation The Art of Assembly-ing Do It With Style Participation - Is It Worth the Effort Performance vs. Participation Balancing Performance and. Participation Making it Happen Helping your Congregation Congregational Singing - What?, How? Why?, ..But! On Your Mark! Get Set! Sing! How Can We Keep Them Singing? 1o Comandments for the Sound of a Singing Congregation |
The assembly is at the very center
of the church's worship. And the song of the assembly is the core of
the church's sung worship. The fifteen articles in this volume,
selected from Pastoral Music, show you why this song is important, how
to promote it, and how to increase its quality.
| 6568b BOOK $3.95 |
 | Preparing the Ground Plan of Action Recruiting The Interview Process Preparing For Rehearsal The Rehearsal The Choral Sound Repertoire Parents and Volunteers Expanding the Horizons Basic Terms Resources |
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Children's choir - what a great idea for your community! But how do you
get started? What are the pitfalls? Children's Choir Basics answers your
questions. Beginners will find information, inspiration and well-tested
ideas for that crucial first year and all years to come. Those who
already know the rewards of a parish children's choir program will find
even more fun and challenge. Perhaps most importantly, you will see
clearly why children's choirs are more than cuteness and kiddy songs -
and how to integrate them into the liturgical and sacramental prayer
life of the parish. This book is neither a manual for music educators
nor a pedagogical 'method' but a fresh, energetic look at building a
successful children's choir program from the ground up. Music ministers,
pastors, schoolteachers, council members, adult volunteers, parents and
accompanists will find this a gold mine of practical music making.
| 6572 BOOK $14.95 |
 | Basic Music Reading Skills Musical Road Maps Basic Vocal Techniques Sight-reading A New Anthem How To Mark Your Music Preparation For Worship Preparation For A Major Performance The Performance |
The Choir Member's Companion is designed for use by
individual choir members in a local church adult choir. The book is
intended for purchase by the choir director to be given to choir members
as gifts or as a way for choir members to better understand musical
symbols, terminology, and symbols used in choral music. The Choir
Member's Companion is designed for use by individual choir members in a
local church adult choir. The book is intended for purchase by the choir
director to be given to choir members as gifts or as a way for choir
members to better understand musical symbols, terminology, and symbols
used in choral music.
| 6440 BOOK $3.95 |
 | Staff and Clef Notes and Rests Time Values Steps, Scales and Keys Singing in English Latin Pronunciation Rehearsals; The Liturgy A Musical Glossary A Liturgical Glossary |
Choir members perform a key ministry in the
liturgy of the church, adding beauty and solemnity to each celebration.
To develop their musical and liturgical skills, they need encouraging
words and solid resources. For this reason both the veteran and novice
singer and instrumentalist will find 'A Primer for the Catholic Choir
Member' an invaluable vade mecum. It is a handy reference not only for
choir members but for all members of a singing assembly.
| 6566 BOOK $2.95 |
 | Hymn Usage Chart 13 Month Planning Calendar Reproducible Forms Clip Art |
| 6439 BOOK $14.95 |
 | Bronze, Silver, Gold
Awards Module A: Using The Voice Well Module B: Musical Skills And Understanding Module C: Repertoire Module D: Belonging To The Choir Module E: Choir In Context Appendixes |
Designed for use in schools, churches, and with other
community choirs, Voice for Life offers four levels of vocal training
for beginning through advanced singers. Whether a child or an adult,
singers will develop skills in five core areas: using the voice well;
musical skills and understanding; repertoire; belonging to the choir;
and choir in context. With more than 300 pages, this book contains all
the teaching material, guidance notes, and practical advice needed to
train and assess singers with confidence at all four levels. Includes
reproducible pages for lessons with singers for all four levels.
| 6386 Book & CD $98.95 |
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Responsibilities of a Sound Operator Spiritual Importance of Worship and Music Relational Considerations: An Atmosphere of Peace To Get Paid or Not to Get Paid Volume Issues: Agreement is the Solution, Who is in Control?, Earning the Trust of the Team Multi-Generational Hearing Considerations Sound Theory Interconnect Basics The Front-of-House Mixer Signal Processors and Effects Microphone Principles and Design Wireless Systems Loudspeakers The Racks: Drive, Amp, Effects, Patch Bays Basic Equipment Needs for Your Church Size Monitor Sysems System Design and Layout Acoustic Considerations Miking the Group: Instructions for Different Numbers of Mikes, Common Instruments, and Vocals Sound Check Creating an Excellent Mix |
The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook is written to specifically address the concerns and needs of the sound person who serves ministries and churches. The modern church uses many of the same presentation tools that have become common in television, movies, and concerts, placing a unique set of technical expectations on its eager, willing, and primarily volunteer force. This comprehensive handbook blends the relational and technical aspects of church sound in a straightforward and easy-to-understand manner. The Ultimate Church Sound Operator's Handbook will provide a leg-up to church sound operators who want to do a great job but need the perfect tool – created specifically for them – to gain the knowledge needed to excel and succeed.
| 6592 BOOK & CD $38.95 |
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