Vocal Anthologies Catalog 2009:Choral Spring Cat. 2005 - JW Pepper
Vocal Anthologies Catalog 2009:Choral Spring Cat. 2005 - JW Pepper
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 />
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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 />
Psychology of Singing and Putting Theory into Practice.<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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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TUNE YOUR VOICE<br />
Singing and Your Mind’s Musical Ear<br />
Darlene Koldenhoven. Conceived in the best tradition<br />
of the performer and studio vocal coach, this comprehensive<br />
singing method includes ear training exercises, music theory<br />
and 7 CD’s with listening examples, pitch building exercises<br />
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