Evoking sound : the choral warm-up : method, procedures, planning, and core vocal exercises / James Jordan ; foreword by Helen Kemp.
| Author/creator | Jordan, James Mark |
| Other author | Shenenberger, Marilyn. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Chicago : GIA Publications, ©2005. |
| Description | xxi, 326 pages : illustrations, music ; 29 cm + 1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Choral warm-up |
| Contents | I: Music aptitude and the choral ensemble -- Music aptitude and the choral ensemble -- II: The fourteen pedagogical cardinal rules -- The fourteen pedagogical cardinal rules: a brief overview -- Philosophy of the choral warm-up: is a warm-up necessary? -- The collective mentality of the choral rehearsal: abandonment of vocal responsibility -- III: Building vocal skill -- Building vocal skill: a pedagogical hierarchy for choirs -- Philosophy of teaching techniques -- IV: Specific teaching techniques -- Alignment and body awareness -- Spaciousness and proper vocal production through the use of the sigh: relaxation of the vocal tract--creating space -- Breathing: inhalation and exhalation -- Building resonance -- Vocal technique "recipes" -- V: Aural immersion and aural preparation of the choir -- Aural immersion and aural preparation of the choir -- Blending through standings and rehearsal room chair arrangements -- Energizing the sound of the choir: a philosophical challenge -- VI: Physical gesture and kinesthetic as teaching tools -- Physical gestures to reinforce choral warm-up principles -- An application of the work of Rudolf von Laban to propel musical line -- VII: Building consistent tempo skills through the choral warm-up -- Strategies for teaching rhythm -- VIII: Constructing your warm-up -- Rehearsal planning template -- IX: Troubleshooting choral ensemble problems and suggested solutions -- Troubleshooting chart -- X: The core vocal exercises: harmonized melodic formulae for warm-ups -- The core vocal exercises -- XI: The choral warm-up teaching cards and fore vocal exercises. |
| Local note | JOYNER MUSIC LIBRARY BOOK ACCOMPANIED BY SOUND RECORDING LOCATED AT CALL NUMBER: MusicLib CD-11881. |
| General note | GIA Publications: G-6397 (book); G-6397CD (CD). |
| General note | The compact disc consists of instrumental acc. for each vocal exercise. Each acc. is recorded twice, once with flute and cello playing the vocal line, and once with piano acc. only. |
| General note | Includes audio CD. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 308-323) and index. |
| Performer | Marilyn Shenenberger, piano ; Dawn Williams, flute ; Robert Cafaro, violoncello. |
| ISBN | 1579993893 |
| ISBN | 9781579993894 |
| Publisher number | G-6397 GIA Publications |
| Publisher number | G-6397CD GIA Publications |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Media - Ask at Circulation Desk | CD-11881 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |
| Music | Music Stacks | MT85 .J63 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |