SKU: GI.G-CD-710
UPC: 785147071020.
This second release in the GIA ChoralWorks series is a captivating choral recording that simply makes great listening. The selections on Musicks Empire speak for themselves, an engaging mixture of contemporary writing as well as timeless classics. The North Texas Chamber Choir, a project choir based in Denton, Texas, comprises members of the renowned University of North Texas A Cappella Choir and the Texas Choral Artists, a professional chamber choir based in Dallas. Founded in 1938, the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir has enjoyed a rich performance history, including a U.S. State Department sponsored tour of Europe, featured performances for numerous prestigious professional conventions, and participation in numerous world premiers of significant works for chorus. Dr. Jerry McCoy is conductor of the North Texas Chamber Choir, the Texas Choral Artists and the UNT A Cappella Choir. Performances given by his choirs have drawn consistent praise for the beauty of their “satin-finished tone†and their expressive range. He is president-elect of the American Choral Directors Association.
SKU: GI.G-10494
ISBN 9781574635195.
This book contains collective insights from some of the most inspirational high school orchestra directors in the United States. They reveal their ideas on rehearsal philosophy, rehearsal preparation, warm-up strategies, favorite repertoire, tone/bow control, intonation, articulation, expression, online instruction, recruiting and building community. Each of their stories is as unique as the individual strategies and approaches they share. You will surely be inspired by their ideas, approaches, and strategies presented in Rehearsing the High School Orchestra. I know the most joy in my life has come from my violin. (Albert Einstein) —Gail Barnes, University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts. (Winston Churchill) —David Eccles, The Lovett School, Atlanta, Georgia I want every student who comes through my door to enjoy and see the value of music. —Creston Herron, Klein High School, Klein, Texas Without music, life would be a mistake. (Friedrich Nietzsche) —Cathie Hudnall, Norcross High School, Norcross, Georgia To make a resolution and act accordingly is to live with hope. There may be difficulties and hardships, but not disappointment or despair if you follow the path steadily. Do not rest in your efforts, without stopping, without haste, carefully taking a step at a time forward will surely get you there. (Shinichi Suzuki) —Scott Laird, North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina Orchestra class teaches so much more than how to play a stringed instrument. We learn valuable life skills in ‘O.R.C.H.E.S.T.R.A’—Opportunity, Responsibility, Concentration, Honesty, Effort, Self-Discipline, Trust, Respect, and Attitude. —Charles Laux, Alpharetta High School, Alpharetta, Georgia I teach excellence and the commitment it takes to be excellent. Music is the discipline that I use to teach this. While music is a beautiful artform, the subject matter is never more important than the subject itself. —Kirt Mosier, Youth Symphony of Kansas City, Kansas City, Missouri You are the music while the music lasts. (T. S. Eliot) —Kirk Moss, University of Northwestern—St. Paul, Roseville, Minnesota The job of teaching is less about feeding information to students, and more about making them hungry. —Christopher Selby, School of the Arts, Charleston, South Carolina High achievement always takes place within the framework of high expectations. (Charles Kettering) —Laura Mulligan Thomas, Charlottesville High School, Charlottesville, Virginia.
SKU: GI.G-10777
ISBN 9781574635584.
The contributing authors of this publication are internationally recognized as percussion artists and pedagogues. They share their own thoughts and strategies to help the reader deliver more engaging rehearsals and performances that focus on the percussion ensemble. The authors’ inspiring stories will help each reader lead their own ensembles to higher degrees of understanding and musical accomplishment. The percussion ensemble is in many ways at the heart of my curriculum. —Michael Burritt   Eastman School of Music My hope is that the hours spent in rehearsal serve the whole person and all of their music making experiences, regardless of the marching or concert setting. —Julie Davila   Middle Tennessee State University The percussion experience is so unique in its combination of precision, expression, and uniformity. —Thom Hannum   University of Massachusetts Amherst   DCI Hall of Fame As I’ve gained more experience as an ensemble director, I realize I spend considerable time on the mental game of excellence. —Colin McNutt   Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps In addition to learning great music, Percussion Ensemble is an important laboratory for the essential musical skills of accountability, leadership, and teamwork. —Doug Perkins   University of Michigan I find any percussion ensemble to be a great vehicle to teach some fundamental concepts and principles of music. —Paul Rennick   University of North Texas   Santa Clara Vanguard, DCI Hall of Fame Rehearsals should be focused, efficient, and (most importantly) fun. —David Skidmore   Third Coast Percussion Utilizing the percussion ensemble to teach technique and musicianship is a great approach for any program—and the music is amazing! —Brian A. West   Texas Christian University Music is my conduit to develop the individual, and percussion ensemble allows me to develop musical and personal growth in a group setting. —Eric Willie   University of North Carolina Greensboro This book will provide valuable insights for musical directions, stylistic interpretations, rehearsal technique, color blending, programming, and much more! —She-e Wu   Northwestern University.
