Matériel : DVD
SKU: GI.G-10833
ISBN 9781574635614.
From philosophy, auditions, and lesson planning to improvisation and literature selection, this diverse group of nationally recognized educators at all levels discuss these topics and more. Each director practically walks you through a rehearsal! Whether you are a seasoned vocal jazz director or someone looking to get started, the authors’ concepts on running an outstanding vocal jazz program has something for everyone. There are different vocal timbres that we expect to hear in different styles, and I believe that there are ways to produce a variety of sounds in a healthy way with sound technique. —Andrew Dahan   Niles North High School, Skokie, IL When starting a vocal jazz ensemble, I keep the literature on the easy side so concepts of style, tone, vibrato, balance, and blend can be focused on without pounding out notes. —Roger Emerson   Professional Composer and Arranger As with any language, one of the fastest ways to learn about different styles, genres, and other idiosyncrasies is to immerse ourselves in the language. —Daniel Gregerman   Glenbrook South High School, Glenview, IL I think of the audition process as a necessary means to help me ‘cast’ the ensemble. —Greg Jasperse   Western Michigan University My overall philosophy is that teaching jazz is extremely important. The creation of this music is unique to America, and it is imperative that we keep our youth informed. —Connaitre Miller   Howard University We don’t really ever ‘finish’ a piece or arrangement, do we? We work on the repertoire and the music arrives to an artistic place. —Kate Reid   University of Miami, Frost School of Music Jazz is a genre that has to be primarily learned from listening. Exposing students to a wide variety of jazz and contemporary styles is one of the most important things we need to do. —John Stafford II   Kansas City Kansas Community College My jazz singers are the best music readers in the department, and I never do any sight singing with the jazz choirs. That is all done in the traditional choirs. —Janice Vlachos   Fairview High School, Boulder, CO It takes a good amount of work to achieve a unified sound, however, within working on the minute details and repetition, it is those moments of victory during the rehearsals that make it all worth it. —Gaw Vang Williams   Sacramento State College Vocal jazz encourages personal expression through which improvisation has become a hallmark trait of the genre. —Natalie Wilson   Grass Valley Elementary School, Camas, WA.
SKU: HL.201765
UPC: 888680654948. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
The 1969 pop hit by Spiral Starecase in a straight-ahead vocal jazz will showcase jazz and show choirs at their best. Great for developing swing style, jazz intonation and improvisation skills in a tune that singers and audiences will love!
SKU: HL.201750
UPC: 888680654924. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
SKU: AP.48329
UPC: 038081551524. English.
Some days, you just gotta sing the blues---even in the chorus room! This tongue-in-cheek chart is a great tool for teaching jazz style. Extensive instructions for optional scat singing (on pentatonic and blues scales) provide a framework for vocal improvisation. If you've got a rhythm section handy, be sure to check out the optional SoundPax!
About Alfred Choral Designs
Th e Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.48328
UPC: 038081551517. English.
SKU: AP.48327
UPC: 038081551500. English.
SKU: AP.48326
UPC: 038081551494. English.
SKU: HL.1436076
UPC: 196288203773.
Are you looking for a unique setting by a mutifaceted composer? Look no further. Explore Evelyn Simpson-Curenton's remarkable adaptation, “Prayer for the Congregation,” blending St. Francis of Assisi's text into a reverent SATB div, piano, organ, bass guitar, and drum set piece. With Simpson-Curenton's unique fusion of acappella sections and unconventional instruments, this composition transitions seamlessly between reverence and a swung jazz-inspired section, providing space for keyboard improvisation. Perfect for advanced choirs seeking a fresh take on timeless text. Simpson-Curenton's innovative style breathes new life into choral music, making this piece a must-perform for those seeking captivating musical experiences.
SKU: AP.49656
UPC: 038081567433. English.
Flash! Bam! Alakazam! Vocal jazzers will love the fall-offs, slides, tight harmonies, and rapid fire triplets in Kirby's arrangement of this Great American Songbook standard. Two brief notated solos sound improvised over the hip changes at the turnaround. Recommended listening: study the style with the 1950 recording by Nat King Cole. SoundPax includes trumpet, sax, and rhythm.
About Alfred Pop Choral Series
The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.
SKU: AP.49655
UPC: 038081567426. English.
SKU: AP.49654
UPC: 038081567419. English.
SKU: AP.49653
UPC: 038081567402. English.
SKU: AP.49652
UPC: 038081567396. English.
