A fresh approach-This book sets out to build on the initial aspects of singing at sight in reading both the rhythm and pitch accurately as begun in Sight-Singing 1.Sight-Singing 2 is divided into two parts. Part 1 comprises 95 exercises in either single or 2-part form. These cover methods to secure the line of the pitch sequences singing a lower part ties awareness of chord structure canons chromatic movement modulations and tone rows. A section of 2-part exercises is also included using treble and bass clefs.Part 2 consists of 16 solo pieces which are presented in the treble clef and aim to develop the singer???s ability to pitch independently from their accompaniment. These shortpieces are based on chords intervals the Dorian mode pentatonic scales melodic minor scales chromatic movement and changing time signatures.The aim of this volume is to develop a secure sense of pitch providing a comprehensive range of styles and challenges which will be of value not just to singers but to all dedicated musicians. The skill of being able to ???vocalise??? a melody independently and accurately is a valuable asset for all musicians regardless of vocal ability or instrument played. The ability to ???hear??? a phrase before it is sung or played is especially useful.- 95 solo/2-part exercises- 16 accompanied solos- 1 wide range of challenging styles- valuable both to singers and instrumentalists

Step by step instructions for ABRSM and other singing exams. This book contains everything you need to progress to Grade 2 singing level. Including over 30 songs which can be used in your Grade 2 exam with plenty of help and theory information throughout. There are also sections on warming-up sight singing and an introduction to singing with other people.

with IPA and word for word translations and CDs of recorded diction lessonsThis is a companion to The French Song Anthology edited by Carol Kimball and Richard Walters with 60 songs by 24 composers. Thediction lessons were recorded by coach conductor and diction specialist Pierre Vallet. The diction for each song is recorded twice: first recited as an actor would speak it showing flow of the language and the mood followed bya slow deliberate lesson allowing time for the student to repeat each line. This experienced language coach adapts the ?R? in French in the slow versions as recommended for classical singers. He is also verysensitive to liaisons between word sounds in the musical settings.Other French Song Anthology publications:00740162 High Voice book $19.9500000453 Accompaniments High Voice 2 CDs$16.9500740163 Low Voice book $19.9500000454 Accompaniments Low Voice 2 CDs $16.95

How can I teach my students to sight-sing when I have them for such a limited class time? Sight-Sing a Song will help you do just that - teach your students to sight-sing with confidence.This well-designed sight-singing approach by master teacher and choral director Audrey Snyder progresses in an easy step-by-step fashion through a variety of exercises that culminates with a special song students will be able to sight-sing! Each lesson includes helpful Teacher Tips that focus on the music concepts being presented a suggested teaching sequence to use when presenting each exercise keys to sight-singing success options for enrichment and motivation andtwo student reproducible pages filled with sight-reading exercises.Exercises and songs are presented in the keys of C major and F major so students will also experience moveable 'Do.' After students have perfected each exercise a cappella on their own they can enhance the learning process further by performing with the rhythm accompaniment tracks on the enclosed CD. Performance/ accompaniment tracks for the songs are also included.Time is short. Let's start sight-singing!Also available: Sight-Sing a Song: Set 2 (HL09971398) that covers the Keys of D and G

Teaching Harmony with Multicultural Rounds and Canons-From the campfire to the concert hall singing in rounds and canons is one of the most enjoyable experiences for singers of all ages. As music teachers we know that successful harmony doesn't just happen. It occurs over time with lots of practice and encouragement.This collection of rounds and canons is a sequential repertoire of kid-tested no-fail songs to guide students through that developmental process of ?finding their voices? in successful harmony. It includes movement and percussion echoes rounds and canons; speech canons; call and response songs; and song rounds and canons. ROUND the World is also a multicultural collection so thatstudents can experience the music of their world brothers and sisters and have a greater understanding of their cultural stories and traditions.?The Teacher Edition features reproducible song melodies with chord symbols song background performance tips piano/vocal arrangements and a variety of reproducible classroom instrument parts for accompanying options. The Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately or in a Classroom Kit with the Teacher Edition for more budget-saving value! Available separately: Teacher Edition Performance/Accompaniment CD (HL09971740) and Classroom Kit (HL09971741)?(Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5.

Musical Revue About Good Choices-Are you making healthy choices each day? There's no time like the present! Join the ?make it healthy? gang and learn how important and FUN it is to make good choices exercising getting enough rest eating a good breakfast brushing your teeth. You can do it!?Make it healthy? in your school and community with this entertaining 20-minute musical program written for young singers and actors in Gr. K-2! Spread the healthy news with six original songs and simple connecting dialog to reinforce the message. Reproducible songsheets and dialog are also included! Add the professionally-produced recordings by Mark Brymer for extra performance pizzazz! Available separately:Teacher Edition (with reproducible singer pages) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested for grades K-2.

Teaching Harmony with Multicultural Rounds and Canons-From the campfire to the concert hall singing in rounds and canons is one of the most enjoyable experiences for singers of all ages. As music teachers we know that successful harmony doesn't just happen. It occurs over time with lots of practice and encouragement.This collection of rounds and canons is a sequential repertoire of kid-tested no-fail songs to guide students through that developmental process of ?finding their voices? in successful harmony. It includes movement and percussion echoes rounds and canons; speech canons; call and response songs; and song rounds and canons. ROUND the World is also a multicultural collection so thatstudents can experience the music of their world brothers and sisters and have a greater understanding of their cultural stories and traditions.?The Teacher Edition features reproducible song melodies with chord symbols song background performance tips piano/vocal arrangements and a variety of reproducible classroom instrument parts for accompanying options. The Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately or in a Classroom Kit with the Teacher Edition for more budget-saving value! Available separately: Teacher Edition (HL09971739) Performance/Accompaniment CD and Classroom Kit (HL09971741)?(Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5.

A Musical Revue Featuring Songs by Raffi-It's up to me it's up to you. Help this planet earth to stay evergreen everblue! These words from popular children's songwriter Raffi celebrate our earth our home and the importance of working together to take care of it. Share this message and make a difference in your school and community this year! This 15-minute revue can be performed in the classroom or on stage. It features five songs by Raffi piano/vocal arrangements with simple movement suggestions reproducible singer parts and short connecting narrations you can easily adapt for groups of varying sizes. Available separately: Teacher Edition Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD).Approximate Performance Time: 15 minutes. Suggested for grades 2-4.