Resonance

SKU: HL.48188491

UPC: 888680870034. 9.0x12.0x0.089 inches.

Henri Dutilleux (1916-2013) was greatly influenced by his contemporaries, Ravel, Debussy and Roussel, yet implemented his own, unique style. His Figures of Resonance is an excellent duet for Two Pianos. This Dutilleux piece was first published in 1980 and is made up of four movements. Figures of Resonance is a group of sequences which forms a variety of sounds within an acoustic. It is a virtuosic and modern work, with pedalling included throughout. Dutilleux's Figures of Resonance remains popular to this day and is a sublime, highly complex piece for performers and audiences alike..

SKU: GI.G-9759

ISBN 9781622772629.

Rehearsals should be structured in a way that trusts that human beings are truly the miracle workers and that if we work on being human, the magic of this thing called “moral acoustic” will resonate in a powerful, honest, and compelling way. For at the very end of the day, our goal in harnessing the energy contained in a moral acoustic is to create the most honest and direct communicative voice possible—a voice that can change lives and enrich our humanness just by hearing it, feeling it, and being touched by its ‘moral acoustic.’ —James Jordan, from Chapter 4 This volume is a continuation of the journey James Jordan began in his now iconic book The Musician’s Soul. In The Moral Acoustic of Sound, Jordan explores and defines those factors that create a “moral acoustic”—those human resonances among and between musicians. This book delves into the nature of authenticity and honesty in choral sound and how conductors and teachers, through these new understandings, can draw forth that which is living within each ensemble of musicians no matter their age or experience. Using the power of metaphor, this book attempts to provide answers to unlock the magic and mysteries in music making and human expression. Specific to the journey of The Moral Acoustic of Sound: Understanding trust between and among musicians The relationship of intonation and color as a function of moral acoustic Humility and its role in music making Thatching within an ensemble Enfleshment as a vital part of music making Metaphors that guide conductors to deeper listening Fostering generosity in music making Grammy-nominated conductor and music psychologist James Jordan is Professor and Senior Conductor at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, where he conducts the acclaimed Westminster Williamson Voices and the Westminster Schola Cantorum. He is also Artistic Director and Conductor of The Same Stream (thesamestreamchoir.com). He heads two of the leading programs in the world for mentoring conductors, serving as Director of the renowned Westminster Conducting Institute and Co-Director of the Choral Institute at Oxford, held annually at St. Stephen’s House, Oxford, UK.

SKU: LM.27917

ISBN 9790230979177.

Resonances - Tamboriles y Campanillas - Mi-mi-mi - Petit duo mecanique.

SKU: LM.VV142

ISBN 9790560051420.

DECREPT Sylvie : Melodie a deux - Chanson breve - Reverie - La main gauche chante - Resonances - Chanson - Les tierces - Mode Kafi - La main gauche accompagne - Couleurs pour le do - Air connu - Coucou - Mode Kafi - Longue pedale - Escapade - Les intervalles chantent - Sympathies - Le petit train - La main gauche chante - Mode Kalyana - Chemins paralleles - La main gauche - Les mesures s'opposent - Plainte - Petit soupir - Melanges - Hors du ton - La petite echelle - Jazz - Histoire breve - Couleurs du temps - Cloches - Intervalles changeants - Surprises - En dansant - Contrastes - Gaiete - En mineur - Chanson triste.

SKU: GI.G-9421

ISBN 9781622772414.

View free introductory videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8XD78pv6CO0qiH0EhkouNkn_jgyIzVf   This important volume brings together the latest knowledge of voice science, voice pedagogy, conducting, and accompanying into a single volume. It is a valuable resource for choral conductors, no matter the age or experience of their ensembles. The Anatomy of Tone explores essential aspects of anatomy, physiology, and acoustics, and describes their impact on choral teaching and rehearsal. In addition, this book reviews groundbreaking scientific information on spacing of singers and its effect upon intonation and vocal health. This volume contains pedagogical information pertaining to: Breathing Resonance Formants in the Choral Rehearsal Structuring the Choral Warm-Up The Use of Breath as a Foundation of Expressive Choral Singing The Use of Legato as a Primary Tool in the Choral Rehearsal Choral Spacing for Balanced Resonance Teaching of Specific Vowels and Their Internal Architectures Use of Harmonically Based Warm-Ups Piano Accompanying to Support Good Vocalism and Building Listening Skills   Though knowledge of vocal anatomy/physiology and acoustical theories have existed for centuries, technology now enables singers to see their voices in action, to measure sound pressure levels in performance/rehearsal spaces, and to understand resonance frequencies within the human instrument in ways we never have before. Take advantage of this information! Put it into action to create choirs whose singers do not have to pay the price of over-singing. Enable singers to sing throughout their lifespans with joy and freedom, thereby producing the most exquisite music of which they—and you—are capable. —Kathy Kessler Price, from the Foreword GRAMMY-nominated conductor James Jordan is Professor and Senior Conductor at Westminster Choir College, where he conducts the Westminster Schola Cantorum and the internationally acclaimed Westminster Williamson Voices. Baritone Sean McCarther serves as Assistant Professor of Voice at Westminster Choir College, where he teaches studio voice and voice science. Soprano Kathy Kessler Price is Associate Professor of Voice at Westminster Choir College, where she teaches graduate voice pedagogy courses and applied voice, and directs the Westminster Presser Voice Laboratory.

SKU: PR.110418250

ISBN 9781491133859. UPC: 680160683345. 9 x 12 inches.

This intriguing 11-minute work builds on alternations between declamatory unmetered phrases (beginning as “sonorous, rubato, with great aplomb and resonance”) and strictly motoric rhythmic sections, developing in waves of increasing drama and intensity. Commissioned by the Naumburg Foundation for pianist Xiaohui Yang’s Carnegie Hall premiere.
Ballade is a one-movement work of approximately 11 minutes, divided into three main parts that are played without significant break.Ballade alternates sections where the performer is invited to apply great interpretive freedom, especially on the temporal plane, with contrasting sections that are quite precise and rhythmic. Although carefully notated, the “freer” sections (often marked rubato) certainly allude at times to the kind of repertoire that is familiar to most concert pianists, doing so not by way of quotation but by the type of expressivity, affect, and even passagework. Thus, the performer should think of the score as a “blueprint,” where the many descriptive words I have inserted throughout the score (ranging from sonorous, rubato, with great aplomb and resonance as the work begins, to with greater motion, in a series of ever-expanding “waves” later on) are intended to act as triggers for one’s sense of imagination and fantasy to take off and bring the music alive! An inscription in the score urges the pianist to play fearlessly and exuberantly, but also tenderly!

SKU: HL.1428500

UPC: 196288202660.

Kelvyn Koning's “Star-Crossed,” featured in Jeffrey Benson's Choral Series, is a breathtaking composition crafted for SATB (div.) with Soprano Solo and Solo Ensemble (or SATB Solos), delivering an exquisite musical experience. A standout addition for high school, collegiate, community, and festival choirs, this piece is a must-have - an accessible gem, impeccably written with remarkable solo opportunities and a comfortable vocal range. Its poignant verses encapsulate the yearning sentiment of 'crossing stars' to connect, evoking a deep emotional resonance that transcends universes. 'Star-Crossed' captures profound emotions with eloquence, making it an indispensable piece for any choir seeking a resonant and moving performance.