Make the silence talk'La Muette knew how to make the silence talk like no one', writes Djavann in his book (La Muette, © Flammarion 2008). Those words deeply touched me for they express one of the most beautiful metaphors in music. Through the lines of discourse, beyond words, I was listening to the silence of 'La Muette'. A rare and intense listening which joins the same internal listening I use …

This edition is suitable for lessons and for preparing for entrance exams in the subsidiary subject of singing for school or church music as well as for concert performances. The pieces impart the specific techniques of gospel singing. / Voix Haute Et Piano

Cantata for the First Sunday of Advent. Par TELEMANN GEORG PHILIPP. The cantata Nun Komm Der Heiden Heiland (TVWV 1:1174) is taken from Telemann ’s cantata cycle of 1717–18. Though festively scored for two Oboes, two Trumpets, Kettledrums, Strings and Basso Continuo, it will not overly strain the financial resources of today’s ensembles. The well-known chorale tune features prominantly in all chor…

Par JOHNSON CHAD. How to Sight Sing aims to help readers master the art of singing a melody correctly upon first glance. Though this may seem a daunting task initially, like any other skill, it simply takes practice to master. Like learning a new language, there are fundamentals to learn and drills and exercises to cement the concepts, but there are other helpful tools to make the process enjoyabl…

44 Warm-Up and Performance Studies for Jazz, Pop and Gospel Choirs. Par GROGER BERTRAND. The 'Loop Songs' by Bertrand Gröger (Jazzchor Freiburg) are modern choral études for all SATB groups. Originally conceived as warm-ups or to break up the routine of repertoire rehearsals, many songs are also suitable as concert songs. The 44 compositions, divided into four levels of difficulty, allow for a var…

Soprano/Alto Edition. Par EMERSON ROGER. The Hal Leonard Vocal Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of singing, using vocal exercises and popular songs. Complete with demonstration audio tracks, accompaniment tracks, and step-by-step video instruction, this easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin singing with proper technique.…

Par SHARP TIM. This work grew out of the co-creator's love for the tunes and texts coming out of the Appalachian Mountains and the shape-note and early Moravian singing tradition. In the words of Tim Sharp, We took the image of bands of angels singing and playing at the Nativity as reported in the second chapter of Luke's gospel, transported that image to Appalachia, and Angel Band is the result. …

Whistle Down The Wind. Sing Musical Theatre: Whistle Down The Wind features fifteen theatre songs in a range of styles, both classic and contemporary with useful background and performance notes, handy singing tips and exercises, and backing track CD. Suitable for Singing and Musical Theatre candidates Grades 4-5 or for anyone looking for a new, practical compilation of the repertoire, carefully s…

Par MOBERG IDA. Ida Moberg (1859–1947) was a Finnish composer and teacher. She grew up in a musical family, her father being an instrument maker. Ida was exceptionally well-educated in music: she studied singing and piano at the St. Petersburg Conservatory, composing and singing at the Helsinki Orchestra School, composing at the Royal Musical Academy in Dresden, improvisation in Berlin and pedagog…

Wouldn'T It Be Loverly?. Sing Musical Theatre: Wouldn't It Be Loverly? features fifteen musical theatre songs in a range of styles, both classic and contemporary with useful background and performance notes, handy singing tips and exercises, and backing track CD. Suitable for Singing and Musical Theatre candidates Grades 1-3 or for anyone looking for a new, practical compilation of the repertoire,…