The Revised Common Lectionary is not just to provide a guide to scripture reading during the church year. It can help shape the entirety of our worship. The themes for each Sunday service, as created by the lectionary, can be further explored and appreciated through Reed's poetic prayers and responsories, as well as through musical selection suggestions. By involving all of the senses in worship, congregations can gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the various themes highlighted in the lectionary, themes such as grace, mercy, justice, and others. Lectionary Worship Aids allows ministers and worship leaders to tie the entire worship experience together for their congregations. Reed's insights will prove invaluable in leading congregations into the presence of God not only... Less

The Elements of Music, Concepts and Applications, Volume 1, is part of a comprehensive learning program for 2-year music theory courses. The text is distinguished by an attention to detail that makes learning--and teaching-- easier. Abundant musical examples throughout the text immediately reinforce theoretical concepts, giving students a command of essential compositional and analytical skills, including a strong grounding in four-part writing and an understanding of musical style through comprehensive analysis. Built-in pedagogical aids assist the student, while the extensive Instructor's Manual saves time for the teacher. The second edition includes a greater emphasis on comprehensive analysis along with more thorough coverage of 4-part voice leading, harmony, large scale melodic... Less

The Elements of Music, Concepts and Applications, Volume 2, is part of a comprehensive learning program for 2-year music theory courses. The text is distinguished by an attention to detail that makes learning--and teaching-- easier. Abundant musical examples throughout the text immediately reinforce theoretical concepts, giving students a command of essential compositional and analytical skills, including a strong grounding in four-part writing and an understanding of musical style through comprehensive analysis. Built-in pedagogical aids assist the student, while the extensive Instructor's Manual saves time for the teacher. The second edition includes a greater emphasis on comprehensive analysis along with more thorough coverage of 4-part voice leading, harmony, large scale melodic... Less

Relaxed and accessible in style, this authoritative guide is the first symphony handbook for non-musicians. The book begins with a general introduction to the symphony and short pieces on the orchestra and musical styles. Mordden goes on to describe, chronologically, over 700 pieces--from Vivaldi to twentieth- century composers. Further aids to the reader include two lists of repertory builders and a glossary of musical terms. "Easy and pleasurable to read...a genuinely useful guide for the music lover who has not had a musical education but loves concert music."--John Barkham Reviews

Features: Written, researched, and compiled by choral scholars and educators with a wealth of teaching and conducting experience, the Teaching Music through Performance in Choir series aids conductors and educators on the quest toward full musical awareness. This latest volume is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the preeminent music available for high school and college choir, and also to learn from leaders in the choral profession. In Part I, Frank S. Albinder, Philip Brunelle, Bruce Chamberlain, Rodney Eichenberger, and Sandra Snow focus on topics such as "Male Choirs and Male Singers," "The Joy of Commissioning," teaching strategies in the choral rehearsal, articulation, and the power of gesture. Part II uses the innovative choral repertoire grading system developed... Less

Drawing on meticulous research, sharp wit, and insightful analysis, Richard Barrios illuminates the origins of the movie musical in this extensively revised and updated edition of his highly acclaimed A Song in the Dark. From Warner Bros. and Jolson, to the Oscar-winning Broadway Melody and beyond, here is the whole funny and peculiar history of these films, their creators, and their audiences. Ranging from the smash hits of The Singing Fool and Sunny Side Up to bizarre flops like Golden Dawn and Cecil B. DeMille's Madam Satan, they form a body of work unlike anything else in the history of popular entertainment. Here too are legendary performers, directors, and composers: from Fannie Brice, James Cagney, and Mae West, to Busby Berkeley, George and Ira Gershwin, Richard Rodgers, Oscar... Less

This book unravels the complexities of playing music and reveals aspects of learning, playing and responding to music relevant to performances of all levels. A survey of performance through the ages leads to a presentation of basic historical, analytical and psychological concepts. Four chapters follow on teaching, development, practice and memorization. The next section considers the "translation" from score to sound, physical projection, ensemble playing and performance anxiety. The final section addresses the act of listening, the legacy of recordings, music criticism and "performers on performance".

Amid the recent increase in scholarly attention to rock music, Understanding Rock stands out as one of the first books that subjects diverse aspects of the music itself to close and sophisticated analytical scrutiny. Written by some of the best young scholars in musicology and music theory, the essays in this volume use harmonic, melodic, rhythmic, formal, and textual approaches in order to show how and why rock music works as music.Topics of discussion include the adaptation of blues and other styles to rock; the craft of songwriting; techniques and strategies of improvisation; the reinterpretation of older songs; and the use of the recording studio as a compositional tool. A broad range of styles and groups is covered, including Yes, the Beach Boys, Cream, k.d. lang, Paul Simon, Jimi... Less

Hearing Form is a textbook/workbook for upper-level undergraduate college courses on the analysis of musical form. It reviews concepts such as score reading, instrumental transposition, cadences, phrase structure, harmonic sequences, and modulation while at the same time introducing a style of phrase diagramming and an approach to hearing without the score that is used consistently throughout the book. The goal of this book is to teach students to: Identify phrase endings and cadence types in music with or without a score Identify harmonic sequence types in music with or without a score Identify modulations in music with or without a score Identify formal sections in music with or without a score Identify musical forms with or without a score  The companion website provides... Less

Incoming! Incoming! Look out below! It's that time of year again - the big old oak trees are shedding their acorns all over the forest floor. That's what oak trees do. But why? And what happens to the acorns? Reinforce what you have studied in science class when a host of comical nuts and animals take center stage complete with festive Brazil nuts 'sneezing' macadamia nuts in grass skirts 'muscular' chestnuts and much more! Celebrate the circle of life with this cleverly-written 20-minute musical for primary-age students that features five original songs presented in a variety of musical styles and rhyming dialog for cross-curricular learning that will last long after the applause ends! Score BIG points with classroom teachers administrators and parents! Available: Teacher Edition ... Less

A richly illustrated history of America's musical heritage ranges from the earliest examples of Native American traditional song and the sacred music of early settlers to the innovative sound of contemporary rock and jazz as it documents a diverse array of musical styles and the contributions of such legendary musicians as Charles Ives, George Gershwin, and Duke Ellington, among others. Reprint.

9 to 5 - The Musical is based on the hit 1980 movie. Featuring music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, the stage production premiered in Los Angeles in September 2008 and opened on Broadway in April 2009. It was nominated for 15 Drama Desk Awards and 4 Tony Awards. Our songbook presents a dozen songs (vocal lines with piano accompaniment), and fantastic full-color photos! Includes the title song and: Around Here * Backwoods Barbie * Change It * 5 to 9 * Get Out and Stay Out * Here for You * I Just Might * Let Love Grow * One of the Boys * Shine like the Sun.

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Early Jazz is one of the seminal books on American jazz, ranging from the beginnings of jazz as a distinct musical style at the turn of the century to its first great flowering in the 1930s. Schuller explores the music of the great jazz soloists of the twenties--Jelly Roll Morton, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith, Louis Armstrong, and others--and the big bands and arrangers-- Fletcher Henderson, Bennie Moten, and especially Duke Ellington-- placing their music in the context of the other musical cultures of the twentieth century and offering analyses of many great jazz recordings. Early Jazz provides a musical tour of the early American jazz world. A classic study, it is both a splendid introduction for students and an insightful guide for scholars, musicians, and jazz aficionados.

A landmark collection of over 200 complete musical compositions and movements, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present, Anthology for Musical Analysis offers first- and second-year music theory students a wealth of illustrations of chords, voice-leading techniques, and forms, plus some material for figured-bass realization and score reading. In addition, this book provides ample material for both a full-year course in the analysis of musical forms and a one-semester course in twentieth- century techniques. Because this book takes no theoretical position, it is adaptable to any theoretical approach and to any type of curriculum, including those that combine theory study with music literature and the history of musical style. About This Edition ... Less

Following the successful, The American Musical Theatre Song Encyclopedia (Greenwood, 1995), this new encyclopedia reviews in-depth individual songs written for the American musical film over the past seventy years. Over 1,800 songs from over 500 musical films are identified and described. In addition to detailing the songs' authors, original singers, and initial film appearances, the encyclopedia also explains how the songs were used in the film, lists subsequent film and stage appearances of the songs, and notes memorable recordings. From Jolson to Elvis, operetta to rock musicals, and Irving Berlin to the Beatles, the comprehensive scope of this work gathers a wealth of information about film musical songs not readily available elsewhere.The combination of accurate, thoroughly... Less

The American musical has achieved and maintained relevance to more people in America than any other performance- based art. This thoughtful history of the genre, intended for readers of all stripes, offers probing discussions of how American musicals, especially through their musical numbers, advance themes related to American national identity.Written by a musicologist and supported by a wealth of illustrative audio examples (on the book's website), the book examines key historical antecedents to the musical, including the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, nineteenth and early twentieth- century American burlesque and vaudeville, Tin Pan Alley, and other song types. It then proceeds thematically, focusing primarily on fifteen mainstream shows from the twentieth century, with discussions of... Less

Jazz is OUR MUSIC...the music of America! From New Orleans to Chi-town from the cotton fields to the Cotton Club you will learn about such jazz greats as Fats Waller Cab Calloway Benny Goodman Billie Holiday and more! The six original songs and delightfully entertaining script in this 30-minute musical are ideal for elementary/middle school performers and John Jacobson's choreography and staging are included right in the publication. Songs include: We Haz Jazz! Let's Jam! Work Song I'm Old Enough to Sing the Blues Up the M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P- P-I Hobo Swing. Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition (5-Pak) Preview Cassette (full performance) Performance/Accom paniment Cassette and CD. For grades 4-8.

To see a Broadway musical is to experience how a drama, using melody, harmony, and rhythm, evokes the emotion needed to perpetuate a story line. Without music, many of these plays would not succeed, failing to convey the intended message. This new edition of Swain's classic text, winner of the 1991 ASCAP Deems Taylor Award, reveals how a musical drama achieves plot movement, character development and conflict through strategic placement of song and music in 20 musical plays. Unlike critical literature that has simply explored theatrical style and production histories, this survey focuses mainly on the power of music. Illustrated with more than 150 musical excerpts and essays, Swain includes the latest research and viewpoints of contemporary critics, offering insight into dramatic... Less

This biography of composer and pianist Felix Mendelssohn traces his development from musical child prodigy to a conductor whose influence as an advocate of Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven is still felt to this day. A great deal of attention is paid to Mendelssohn's early nineteenth- century cultural surroundings and the book includes interpretation and discussion of major works, without use of musical examples or technical language, placing them within the context of his personal and public life. This is the first new biography of Mendelssohn to appear in some seventeen years.

Children the whole world 'round have delighted to the telling and re-telling of Rudyard Kipling's beloved story of how the elephant got his trunk. This charming musical adaptation preserves much of Kipling's clever text with its fascinating word rhythms and oral imagery while the five original songs capture the mystery and humor of the Elephant's Child's exciting adventure down the Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo River. Whether you perform it in concert or fully-staged with piano or with the sparkling ShowTrax CD this musical is sure to become a favorite of audiences and kids alike. Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (Full Performance) Performance/Accom paniment Cassette and CD. Performance Time: 25 minutes for Grades 4-8.

The music of America tells its story... from Nashville to Seattle New York to L.A. and everywhere in between the heart of America is beating in its music! Whether you're a fan of Rock and Roll or Country Broadway or Motown... you'll find it all right here! Perfect for classroom or on stage these 6 songs and short connecting narration combine for an entertaining and educational showcase! The all-in-one Teacher Edition features piano/vocal arrangements choreography and reproducible dialog and songsheets for your performers! To expand the road trip reproducible student articles are also included on Motown (Memphis & Detroit) The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry the Experience Music Project in Seattle Broadway and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So get on board for a... Less

The welcome mat is out and everyone is invited! From candles burning and carolers singing to a fifteen foot buffet and jingle bells ringing share the traditions of the season with this charming 15-minute holiday musical for primary grades. Five original songs and clever rhyming narration allow for easy preparation and limited rehearsal time. The Teacher's Manual features full piano/vocal arrangements narration and staging suggestions and the handy Reproducible Pak comes complete with vocal lines lyric sheets and narration ... everything your 'stars on stage' need to present a wonderful show for family and friends. Use the professionally produced orchestration by John Higgins on the performance/accom paniment CD for extra seasonal sparkle! Receive all three components in the handy... Less

From 1925 to 1951--three chaotic decades of depression, war, and social upheaval--Jewish writers brought to the musical stage a powerfully appealing vision of America fashioned through song and dance. It was an optimistic, meritocratic, selectively inclusive America in which Jews could at once lose and find themselves-- assimilation enacted onstage and off, as Andrea Most shows. This book examines two interwoven narratives crucial to an understanding of twentieth- century American culture: the stories of Jewish acculturation and of the development of the American musical. Here we delve into the work of the most influential artists of the genre during the years surrounding World War II--Irving Berlin, Eddie Cantor, Dorothy and Herbert Fields, George and Ira Gershwin, Oscar Hammerstein,... Less

Let's take a journey to Herb's magical garden. The seeds have sprouted the rain has come and petals bloom brightly in the sun. But what's this!?! The weeds are taking over! Join the fun with a country-style garden hoedown and help save the crop! This clever original 20-minute musical features five songs in a variety of styles with easy-to-learn rhyming dialog.The Teacher's Manual comes complete with the accompanied songs script choreography staging and costume ideas. The Singer's Edition includes the script vocal lines and choreography only and if you're performing with a 'cast of thousands ' choose the handy Reproducible Pak (vocal lines lyric sheets and dialog). The ShowTrax Cassette or CD include the spectacular orchestration by John Higgins for a truly professional... Less

The Yuletide family and their cat Festive are going home to Grandmother's house for the December holidays. But their flight has been cancelled there is no train service and they need to find a Christmas Tree fast! Join the 'yuletide' fun and discover how tiny little miracles bring them home for the holidays. From the pages of John Jacobson's popular Music Express magazine this 25-minute easily-produced holiday revue is perfect for the teacher on the go! Suggested for students in grades 2-5 Home for the Holidays features 6 songs and connecting dialog with 12 speaking parts that combine for a humorous yet touching performance that requires minimal rehearsal time. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements dialog and choreography by John Jacobson. Young performers will enjoy... Less

What's over the rainbow? Find out when you join the Conductor and his friends as they take a spectacular trip aboard the Rainbow Express! You'll visit the place where dreams come true ... dreams of riches fame travel and all your favorite things!This fast-paced 30-minute musical features each grade or classroom on a different song with everyone on the finale! The quickly-learned dialogue provides smooth transition from song to song as each group moves into place. The flexible format is a great vehicle for the all-school talent show parent program or spring musical! Appealing Unison/2-Part songs are well-loved favorites in a wide variety of styles! It's an easy-to-stage show for casts of ten or a thousand! Ideal for the 'first time' producer! Available: Teacher's Manual (full... Less

This volume, reproducing a special issue of "The Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism" on "The Philosophy of Music" (Winter 1994), contains a revised introduction and two new articles. The topics covered include musical representation, the expression of feeling in music, the metaphysics of operatic speech and song, musical understanding, musical composition, feminist music theory, music and politics, music and racial identity, music in non-Western cultures, and the ontological implications of recording technology for rock music. The approaches used are philosophical, historical, social and political, feminist, and ethnomusicologica l. The book includes discussions of a great many styles and historical periods of music, from ancient Greek music and music theory to instrumental and... Less