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Vocal Anthologies Catalog 2009:Choral Spring Cat. 2005 - JW Pepper

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THE ART OF SINGING<br />

Jennifer Hamady. Singers of every age, level and<br />

musical genre will benefit from this insightful new book.<br />

Performers of all ages and abilities will gain valuable insight<br />

into the mechanics, psychology and physiology of singing.<br />

Topics include: Finding the Voice that Was Never Lost;<br />

Language; Learning; The Brain in Singing; Fear and the<br />

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DEFYING GRAVITY<br />

The Music of Stephen Schwartz<br />

Carol de Giere. “Defying Gravity” takes readers into the<br />

creative world of Broadway and film composer Stephen<br />

Schwartz, from writing “Godspell’s” score at age 23<br />

through the making of the megahit “Wicked.” For this first<br />

authorized biography, de Giere draws from 80 hours of<br />

interviews with Schwartz and over 100 interviews with his<br />

colleagues, friends and family. Her sympathetic yet frank<br />

narrative reveals never-before-told stories and explores both<br />

Schwartz’s phenomenal hits and expensive flops.<br />

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THE GREAT AMERICAN BOOK MUSICAL<br />

A Manifesto, Monograph, and Manual<br />

Denny Martin Flinn. Devoted theatergoers fondly<br />

remember Broadway’s Golden Age - when musical theatre<br />

reached its apex and creativity was infused into every time<br />

signature, witty remark, and kick-ball-change. Denny Martin<br />

Flinn analyzes the classic musicals of that era, outlining the<br />

unique artistic and theatrical qualities that elevate these<br />

great American book musicals.<br />

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JAZZ SINGERS<br />

The Ultimate Guide<br />

Scott Yanow. This book provides an overview of the<br />

great vocalists who have sung jazz. By drawing on original<br />

interviews conducted exclusively for this book, along with<br />

Scott Yanow’s extensive knowledge, “The Jazz Singers”<br />

offers fresh and insightful information in its 521 main<br />

entries. Other features include an historical overview, a<br />

section on jazz vocal groups, and a comprehensive survey<br />

of jazz in film.<br />

10059674 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.95<br />

MAJORING IN MUSIC<br />

All the Stuff You Need to Know<br />

Rich Holly. This guide will prepare music students (and their<br />

parents) for the exhilarating and consuming life of a music<br />

student. From practicing to personal relationships and<br />

coursework, you’ll find no-nonsense advice and practical tips<br />

that will greatly assist the student musician. Examples and<br />

strategies will prepare music students to meet the challenges<br />

and take advantage of the opportu-nities they’ll experience<br />

during their college years.<br />

10068682 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14.99<br />

THE NEW GROVE GUIDE TO VERDI<br />

AND HIS OPERAS<br />

Roger Parker. Here is a superb, compact guide to Verdi’s<br />

life and operas. It features up-to-date information on the life<br />

of Verdi, his works, librettists and interpreters, and the places<br />

where his works have been performed. Its narrative is<br />

organized to make finding information on Verdi as easy as<br />

possible without sacrificing readability. You’ll also find<br />

information on modern Verdi productions along with a<br />

suggested listening guide.<br />

10040045 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18.95<br />

OPERA COMPANION<br />

George Martin. Back in print in a new edition, The<br />

Opera Companion has established itself over the years as a<br />

classic reference book for opera lovers, whether devoted or<br />

casual. Synopses of 47 of the most frequently performed<br />

operas (18 composers) are given with key words to clue the<br />

listener in to the action and musical descriptions designed for<br />

those who cannot read music. A catalog of major operas<br />

lists composer, librettist, and date and place of first<br />

performance. It explains the techniques of opera in chapters<br />

on the overture, melody, aria, and recitative, with a<br />

description of the human voice as both an artistic and<br />

mechanical instrument. The book also includes a short<br />

history of opera, told chiefly in terms of the audience and its<br />

behavior, and offers a glossary to be read for enjoyment as<br />

well as information.<br />

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PUT ON A HAPPY FACE:<br />

A BROADWAY MEMOIR<br />

Charles Strouse. Timed to coincide with public<br />

celebrations of his 80th birthday, “Put on a Happy Face”<br />

grants an insider’s glimpse of Broadway, Hollywood, and<br />

beyond. With sparkling wit, Strouse relates the behind-thecurtain<br />

stories of his remarkable achievements, and tells<br />

fascinating tales about the people he’s worked with along<br />

the way, including Butterfly McQueen, Gower Champion,<br />

Sammy Davis Jr., Lauren Bacall, Mel Brooks, Clifford Odets,<br />

Warren Beatty, Hal Prince and Carol Burnett. Includes 16<br />

pages of photos.<br />

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SO WHEN DOES THE FAT LADY SING?<br />

Michael Walsh. Adult opera enthusiasts will just love this<br />

book! Think opera’s just about starving artists, vengeful<br />

goddesses and randy noblemen? Think again! Author<br />

Michael Walsh, former music critic for Time magazine, takes<br />

audiences on a wise and witty dash through 400 years of<br />

operatic history and culture. You will find yourself laughing<br />

out loud as you breeze through delightful entertainment,<br />

illustrated with stunning photographs!<br />

10044746 Paperback Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.95<br />

TUNE YOUR VOICE<br />

Singing and Your Mind’s Musical Ear<br />

Darlene Koldenhoven. Conceived in the best tradition<br />

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and 7 CD’s with listening examples, pitch building exercises<br />

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