2002?2003 Listing Catalog - GIA Publications

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Vocal/Choral Music
Evoking Sound: Body Mapping Principles and
Basic Conducting Technique
VIDEO with James Jordan and Heather Buchanan
Taking James Jordan’s choral conducting book Evoking Sound to the next level, this video is a self-tutorial that demonstrates
and enhances the basic conducting principles discussed in the book. This insightful presentation includes an
overview of fundamental Body Mapping based upon the Alexander Technique as applied to choral conducting, as well
as tutorials on breathing and basic conducting patterns. Whether you’re studying conducting for the first time or looking
for a refresher course, this enlightening video provides invaluable insight into basic conducting technique.
James Jordan is one of America’s most respected choral conductors and educators. He is Associate Professor of
Conducting at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, where he is also conductor of the Westminster Chapel
Choir. He has published three books with GIA Publications, Inc.: Evoking Sound, The Musician’s Soul, and Choral
Ensemble Intonation.
Heather Buchanan is a visiting Assistant Professor of Conducting at Westminster Choir College of Rider University, where she is conductor
of the Westminster Schola Cantorum. A native of Australia, she has extensive experience as a music educator and conductor. She is a specialist concerning
the use of Body Mapping as applied to conducting.
VHS-530 Video cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.95
Evoking Sound James Jordan
Evoking Sound takes a fresh look at the critical link in the choir: the conductor. And it starts from the very first breath.
The importance of such a ground-zero approach is fundamental—before one can conduct, one must inspire those being conducted. Only then
can the desired end result—a performance that lives up to its full potential—be achieved.
Evoking Sound introduces the subtle but important premusical factors that determine a choir’s performance. These include the conductor’s
stance, breathing, and movement.
You’ll come away from Evoking Sound feeling a renewed sense of the totality of the conducting endeavor, as well as a grasp of how to better
evoke sound from many, unique human instruments.
G-4257 Hardcover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35.00
Choral Ensemble Intonation:
Method, Procedures, and Exercises
James Jordan and Matthew Mehaffey
Forced to find a way to correct persistent intonation problems in his own choir, author James Jordan, with the help of Matthew Mehaffey, embarked
on the development of a new method of choral ensemble solfege.
G-5527T Textbook (Hardcover, 128 pages) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24.95
VHS-500 Teaching Procedures Video (70 minutes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24.95
G-5527I Intonation Exercises Octavo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.70
G-5527M Modal Exercises Octavo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.60
Structures and Movement of Breathing
A Primer for Choirs and Choruses
Barbara Conable, Foreword by James Jordan
This enlightening handbook is designed to provide choir members clear and concise information about their breathing so that
they may sing with optimal enjoyment and beauty. Featuring dozens of detailed illustrations and explanations, this book is a
crucial tool to anyone on a quest for phenomenal sound. Crucial to this quest is understanding how our own bodies work to
produce sound through a technique known as Body Mapping. This handbook is perfect for use during choir warm-ups and
rehearsals.
G-5265 ......................................................................................................................................................................$6.00
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