Tim Seelig has been making music as a conductor, singer, teacher for 35 years. He is currently the Director of Art for Peace & Justice, Artistic Director in Residence for GALA Choruses and on the adjunct music faculty Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts since 1996. In addition, he continues an extremely busy guest conducting schedule throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. His the Conductor Emeritus of the Turtle Creek Chorale which he conducted for 20 years.
Dr. Seelig holds four degrees, including the DMA from the University of North Texas and the Diploma from the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria. He has three books and two DVDs on choral technique including the best-sellers The Perfect Blend and The Perfect Rehearsal. Dr. Seelig’s early training was as a singer. He made his European operatic debut at the Staatsoper in St. Gallen, Switzerland and his solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall. He has two solo recordings, EVERYTHING POSSIBLE and TWO WORLDS. He appeared as soloist in world premiers of several composers including John Corigliano, Conrad Susa and Peter Schikele (P.D.Q. Bach).
In 2009, Dr. Seelig will conduct his 5th appearance at Carnegie Hall for Shawnee Press’ 70th Anniversary. He will also conduct the North American GALA Chorus in the European Premier of SING FOR THE CURE at the Southbank Centre in London. He will be presenting workshops at the national ACDA convention, as well as Northwest and Northeast conventions of MENC. He will also guest conduct the San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus in their May 21 appearance at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco.
Known for his enthusiasm and sense of humor, Grammy Magazine says, “Dr. Seelig takes eclecticism to new heights.” Fanfare Magazine says he raises singers from “the ranks of amateur choir to one receiving wide recognition for excellent performances of appealing, fresh repertoire.” The New York Times calls Seelig an “expressive performer,” and the Fort Worth Star Telegram quips, “Seelig slices a thick cut of ham.” He is the proud father of two wonderful children and, along with partner Shawn Northcutt, impatiently awaiting the arrival of grandchildren.
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Rehearsal begins with the same, standard warm-ups. What do you do when the choir starts the repertoire and all of the beautiful singing heard during warm-ups goes out the window? It’s obviously too late to run into your office to find a book with answers about choral technique! We have the cure for what ails you! Grab Tim Seelig’s Quick Fixes: Prescriptions for Every Choral Challenge from the pocket of your choral folder, quickly identify the symptom in the index, read the plan of treatment, and immediately fix the problem .. right on the spot! This handy budget-stretching book is full of concepts that singers understand and can incorporate into their singing. You’ll find that next time the singers reach that problem spot in the music, they will remember the prescription! Remedies without the side effects! This resource is just the insurance you need to provide the specific prescription for every choral vocal challenge. You’ll be on the road to a strong, healthy performance!
| 6674 BOOK $12.95 |
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In his third book for Shawnee Press, following the two best-sellers "The Perfect Blend" and "The Perfect Rehearsal," Timothy Seelig (former longtime director of the Turtle Creek Chorale in Dallas, professor at SMU, and current Director of Art at the Hope for Peace and Justice Center,) presents invaluable tools to organizing your choral program - whether you are a church choral conductor, or a school director. The Perfect Choral Workbook is organized into several chapters (reviewing your situation, planning ahead, rehearsing, communicating, vocal resources, post-concert tasks, etc.) with 48 'forms' to help you get organized. The book includes descriptions, practical uses, and samples of the form, and the CD-ROM includes blank versions of each (in Word and as PDFs) for you to print and use. Seelig covers every aspect of choral conducting, from the most exciting to the most mundane yet necessary tasks. Get yourself organized with this great new resource!
| 6855 BOOK & CD ROM $34.95 |
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Part One: Planning the Trip - Before the First Rehearsal Why Are You Embarking on This Choral Journey What Kind of Conductor/Tour Guide Are You? Selecting the Destination Who Will Help You Along the Way? Mapping Out the Trip/Rehearsals Packing for the Trip - Physically and Emotionally Timing Is Everything Recruitment and Motivation for Those Traveling Part Two: Hitting the Road - Rehearsals Begin Buckle Your Seatbelts Start Your Engines TMI and TLC in Rehearsal Vocal Health in Rehearsal Expect Detours! Maintaining Control What Happens If You Don't Arrive on Time? The Warm-up Before the Performance Part Three: The Trip Home Saying 'Thank You' With Grace Evaluating the Trip and the Tour Guide Part Four: Souvenirs - the Kitchen Sing(k) Rehearsal Technique (Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe) To Memorize or Not to Memorize The Perfect Blend Not Your '50s Family Vacation |
If it seems like you never have enough time for rehearsal, maybe what you really need is a different rehearsal style. The Perfect Rehearsal is a resource that will help maximize your rehearsal time to the fullest…and lead to more efficient, effective, productive rehearsals... and to a better choir. This sequel to Dr. Seelig's The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining journey through the ins and outs of rehearsing your choir. You will never look at rehearsals the same way again. We promise.
| 6461 BOOK $24.95 |
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If it seems like you never have enough time for rehearsal, maybe what you really need is a different rehearsal style. The Perfect Rehearsal is a resource that will help maximize your rehearsal time to the fullest…and lead to more efficient, effective, productive rehearsals... and to a better choir. This sequel to Dr. Seelig's The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining journey through the ins and outs of rehearsing your choir. You will never look at rehearsals the same way again. We promise.
| 6461 DVD $34.95 |
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Warm 'er Up (or down) - There Is A Difference |
From the basics of posture and breathing to the final bow of your concert, The Perfect Blend takes you on an entertaining ride through vocal and choral technique. The book is full of warm-ups, old and new. It is organized in two parts: The Voice and The Choir. Its fresh, physical approach to singing focuses on vocal and choral tone; vocal and choral technique. The author asks, "Who should read this book? Anyone who sings; anyone who conducts; anyone whose warm-ups need a B-12 shot; anyone who is interested in new ways to approach vocal study; anyone looking for rehearsal tips; anyone who is open to new programming ideas; my Mom." Timothy Seelig's humorous writing style is an absolute delight to read!.
| 6285 BOOK $24.95 |
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It will make you think. It will make you laugh. It may change the way you approach your job as a choral director. The Perfect Blend provides an entertaining, yet practical approach to the voice and to the choir. Over 100 exercises, including photos to explain them, rehearsal and programming tips, vocal health and the aging voice, plus "things they didn't teach you in school." It all adds up to the perfect blend for any choral director. This 2 Hour DVD features the Turtle Creek Chorale and One Achord, of the TCC.
| 6285 DVD $34.95 |
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