Nancy Telfer is a Canadian composer who has been a choral clinician and guest conductor for many provincial, national, and state organizations throughout Canada and the United States. For many years she has presented workshops on vocal production to both choral conductors and singers. Since 1979 Telfer has composed over 260 works for soloists, chamber ensembles, orchestra, bands, pianists, and choirs, most of which are published in Canada and the United States. Her music ranges from beginning to virtuoso levels and she has been commissioned to compose music for many fine performers. She believes that all music should delight the ears, capture the imagination of the mind, and feed the soul.

Successful Performing Book 1

First Year Weekly Lessons Tips for Sight-Singing Theory Information Second Year Weekly Lessons Music Time Periods Glossary of Music Terms Concert Tips

This book has enough material to be used for two years. By practicing and focusing on one new music example and set of tips each week, you will gradually develop the knowledge and skills so that every performance will be a success!

6312 BOOK $7.98

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Singing In Tune

Causes of Poor Intonation Posture and Intonation Awareness of Poor Intonation Intonation and Repertoire Hearing Your Own Voice Unison and Polyphonic Music Harmonic Music Help for Choirs With Multiple Tuning Problems Flat Singing: Problems with Vocal Production Sharp Singing Pronunciation and Intonation Singing Soft Music Singing Loud Music Dynamics That Change Gradually Music With Sustained Notes High Pitches Low Pitches Ascending and Descending Passages Rhythmic Music Tempo The Piano As a Tuning Aid Tips For Conductors

Nancy Telfer tackles the problem of poor intonation in choirs in Singing in Tune, her new resource for conductors, conductors-in-training, and voice teachers. First exploring the causes of poor intonation, Nancy then offers strategies and activities to overcome the problems. Singing in Tune can be used as a quick reference guide to solving specific problems, or as a comprehensive analysis of the causes of good and poor intonation. An ideal text for all students training to be conductors, and a must read for every choral conductor!

6226 BOOK $9.95

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Singing High Pitches with Ease

Posture Breathing Healthy Warmups for the Voice Relaxation Positioning the Jaw and Chin Vocal Placement Listening for Tone Quality Diction for High Pitches Ascending Phrases Phrases Starting on a High Pitch Long High Pitches Stamina for High-Pitched Music Ending on a High Pitch Good Intonation for High Pitches General Rehearsal Tips for Conductors Special Tips for Children's Voices

Strategies and solutions for conductors, conductors-in-traning, and voice teachers. Once again, Telfer's terrific talent for analyzing a problematic situation and providing solutions will help singers sound better and feel more comfortable, this time with high pitches. By combining knowledge of the voice with vocal psychology, the sound of the choir or an individual voice can be changed. Includes tips for starting and ending on a high pitch, long high pitches, children's voices, and much more. An invaluable resource for all choir directors!

6227 BOOK $9.95

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Successful Sight-Singing Book 1

Introduction Posture Sight-Singing Lessons Teaching Activities Appendix A- Sight-Singing Checklist Appendix B - Time Signatures Appendix C - Chart of Notes and Rests Appendix D - Letter Names of Notes Appendix E - Key Signatures Appendix F - Major, Minor and Whole Tone Scales Appendix G - Signs and Symbols Appendix H - Finding a Cue Appendix I - Useful Ways To Mark Scores Index

Successful Sight Singing Books exercises progressively develop the basics of rhythm and pitch, as well as skills such as finding cues. Using just five to ten minutes of each rehearsal, this approach is an enjoyable way to help singers become more independent. Successful Sight-Singing is appropriate for fourth grade through adult singers.

6862 BOOK $24.95 Conductors Edition

9098 BOOK $6.95 Singers Edition

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Successful Sight-Singing Book 2

This well-organized method can be used with church or school groups, private students or voice classes Book 1 is written for grade four through adult singers while Book 2 reviews skills and progress into more difficult sight-singing for advanced high school to University level (or anyone who has completed Book 1). These books gives singers the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves, away from the piano or other singers. Designed for two-part and three-part harmony they present a variety of creative activities to introduce and reinforce new musical elements and skills such as how to find cues.

6863 BOOK $24.95 Conductors Edition

9099 BOOK $6.95 Singers Edition

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Successful Warmups Vol 1

Shaping the Phrase Precision in Diction Tips to make the most of every warmup Singers in Position First Year Warmups Second Year Warmups Extending Your Range Up Emphasizing the right syllable Warming up the upper range Terraced dynamics Tuning with the harmony of the choir Tuning sustained notes Syncopation Changing tempo suddenly

Improve the quality of your choir's sound with this systematic method which uses choral warmups to develop good vocal production. Each warmup activity covers a different aspect of vocal production and the purpose behind every warmup is explained. Step-by-step instruction, tips and clear illustrations help singers to develop good habits through voice care. The weekly plans can be adapted to every teaching situation and Progress Charts help with evaluation at each stage during the year.

6860 BOOK $24.95 Conductors Edition

6232 BOOK $8.95 Singers Edition

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