Download or read book Choral Conducting and the Construction of Meaning written by Liz Garnett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a truism in teaching choral conducting that the director should look like s/he wishes the choir to sound. The conductor's physical demeanour has a direct effect on how the choir sings, at a level that is largely unconscious and involuntary. It is also a matter of simple observation that different choral traditions exhibit not only different styles of vocal production and delivery, but also different gestural vocabularies which are shared not only between conductors within that tradition, but also with the singers. It is as possible to distinguish a gospel choir from a barbershop chorus or a cathedral choir by visual cues alone as it is simply by listening. But how can these forms of physical communication be explained? Do they belong to a pre-cultural realm of primate social bonding, or do they rely on the context and conventions of a particular choral culture? Is body language an inherent part of musical performance styles, or does it come afterwards, in response to music? At a practical level, to what extent can a practitioner from one tradition mandate an approach as 'good practice', and to what extent can another refuse it on the grounds that 'we don't do it that way'? This book explores these questions at both theoretical and practical levels. It examines textual and ethnographic sources, and draws on theories from critical musicology and nonverbal communication studies to analyse them. By comparing a variety of choral traditions, it investigates the extent to which the connections between conductor demeanour and choral sound operate at a general level, and in what ways they are constructed within a specific idiom. Its findings will be of interest both to those engaged in the study of music as a cultural practice, and to practitioners involved in a choral conducting context that increasingly demands fluency in a variety of styles.

Download or read book Choral Conducting written by Colin Durrant and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-11-12 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choral Conducting is a resource for singers, teachers, and choral conductors, and a college-level text for students of choral conducting. It also includes an overview of what is involved in leading a choral group and examines theories of learning and human behaviour and the history of choral music together with conductor's role. The book also discusses issues of the conductor-vocalist relationship, the mechanics of singing, rehearsal strategies, and more.

Download or read book Kick Start written by Caren Crane and published by Caren Crane Helms. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When life stalls right in the middle of the journey... Linda Dowling's husband traded her in for a younger model, and she clung to the only life and home her three kids knew. Easiest thing by far when her heart was broken and her small town was filled with folks who commonly mistook their neighbor's concerns for their own. But even in Cross Springs, NC, time moves on and heals the most grievous of wounds. Linda shakes things up, goes back to school and—gasp!—starts to date a younger man. ...sometimes all it needs is a Kick Start Suddenly everyone in Cross Springs has something to say about her life—and Linda is faced with hard choices. It would be crazy to turn her back on the life she so painstakingly built–and her ex so abruptly knocked down–for an untried start-up relationship. Or would it? Linda reroutes her journey and decides to make a detour–including side trips to see her hairdresser, her mother, the homicidal Courtroom Barbie who wrecked her marriage and her suddenly psycho ex-husband–and see where else life might take her. All she needs is courage and a good old-fashioned Kick Start.

Download or read book Performing Matters written by Barry Gibson and published by Heinemann. This book was released on 2001 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Performing Matters" supports musical performance in the classroom throughout Key Stage 3. A series of projects - including supporting teacher's material - take you through musical performance, from combating nerves and increasing confidence, through to performing short pieces.

Download or read book The Choir Director 2 written by Carl Weber and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2014-08-19 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carl Weber takes readers back to church in his latest drama-filled novel, the much-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller, The Choir Director. It's been three years since Aaron Mackie succeeded in helping his friend and mentor, Bishop T.K. Wilson, dig his ministry out of financial ruin. Aaron is also responsible for re-energizing the almost defunct choir into something special. His success has drawn national attention, and he's on the verge of signing a huge recording contract. With his life in order, Aaron decides the time is right to propose to Tia Gregory, the church secretary who caught his eye and inspired him to shed his Tiger Woods-like tendencies to become a one-woman man. The stage is set for what might be the wedding of the year, but quickly becomes the disaster of the year when Aaron is left at the altar without explanation. Now, during his own hour of need, Aaron turns to the bishop for help. Unfortunately, the line he asks T. K. to cross will force the bishop to choose between faith and friendship, or as he puts it, "between heaven and hell." As the investigation into Tia's disappearance continues, the two men are challenged in ways they never imagined.

Download or read book Voiceworks 1 written by and published by . This book was released on 2001-05-24 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a magnificent new resource for promoting good singing in schools and choirs. Packed with songs and ideas, the book and double CD will inspire any choir and make singing fun.

Download or read book Aspects of Teaching Secondary Music written by Gary Spruce and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-08-27 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aspects of Teaching Secondary Music provides a practical illustration of the skills, knowledge and understanding required to teach music in the secondary classroom. Musical concepts and ideas are discussed and a critical examination of key issues is given. This encourages the reader to engage with these thoughts and consider their views and beliefs in terms of how they will influence their potential to teach music in an inspired and effective manner.

Download or read book Celebrate Life written by Dee Travis and published by Ambassador International. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day is a gift that we have been given from God and that’s something to celebrate! God blesses us daily with so many good things and sometimes we just need to slow down, look around at His creation, and enjoy the blessings He has given us! This book helps you celebrate those good things with your mate, your children, your church family, and your friends. It gives you ideas to plan a day once a month to do something fun and exciting with those you love and care for. Each celebration includes a theme, verses to read and meditate on, and recipes to make your celebrating special! Being together is such a good way to encourage each other, laugh with each other, and make some memories for years to come! Hopefully the ideas in this book will help you and even maybe spark a few ideas of your own! It might take a little extra work on your part, but it will be worth it! God is always good and we are always loved. Everyday is a gift He has given us and we get to choose how we live it. Let’s celebrate it!

Download or read book On Pastoring written by H.B. Charles Jr. and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2016-05-13 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one pastor to another... No one is ever fully prepared for the ministry. For pastors just starting out, those needing a little rebalancing, or those growing tired in the trenches, a short guide to the basics is a welcome relief. In On Pastoring, H. B. Charles gives 30 instructive reflections on the pastor’s heart, leadership, and public ministry, covering topics like: Cultivating personal godliness Prioritizing your family Guarding your ministry effectiveness Planning, preparing, and preaching sermons Balancing pastoral roles and duties Being a pastor means wearing many hats, weathering lots of pressure, and bearing great responsibility. Let H. B. Charles be a trusted advisor as you do the serious work of shepherding a flock of God.

Download or read book English Ways written by Jeffrey R. Sandborg and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Inspiring Thoughts to Jump Start Your Day written by Simeon Rosete and published by TEACH Services, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Simeon Rosete is an experienced speaker and pastor, who has gathered together a collection of resources mixed with new, never-before-seen inspirational, educational, entertaining, and Bible-based thoughts. This book is a treasure trove that contains a wide variety of materials for personal daily devotions. It is also a good source for teachers, pastors, and speakers who are searching for materials to use in the classroom, newsletters, or sermons. These stories and quotations are emotionally inspiring, wisdom-filled, thought-provoking, heart-warming, healthful, witty, fun, and spiritually uplifting. Much of the material is spiritually challenging to the reader on a personal level, and most include a short biblical discussion, Bible scripture quotations, and applications for life. These will brighten your day, challenge you to become a better person, teach you life lessons, and encourage you on your journey through life.

Download or read book Imperfect Harmony written by Stacy Horn and published by Algonquin Books. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “In this one-of-a-kind celebration of singing with others, I’d call her pitch nearly perfect.”—The Atlantic For Stacy Horn, regardless of what is going on in the world or her life, singing in an amateur choir—the Choral Society of Grace Church in New York—never fails to take her to a place where hope reigns and everything good is possible. She’s not particularly religious, and her voice is not exceptional (so she says), but like the 32.5 million other chorus members throughout this country, singing makes her happy. Horn brings us along as she sings some of the greatest music humanity has ever produced, delves into the dramatic stories of conductors and composers, unearths the fascinating history of group singing, and explores remarkable discoveries from the new science of singing, including all the unexpected health benefits. Imperfect Harmony is the story of one woman who has found joy and strength in the weekly ritual of singing and in the irresistible power of song.

Download or read book 52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation written by Paul Hobson Sadler and published by The Pilgrim Press. This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paul Hobson Sadler, Sr. makes worship a verb in "52 Ways to Ignite Your Congregation: Worship." Sadler gives pastors, lay leaders, and worship planners fifty-two creative, effective ways to ignite and excite their worship services. Divided into six sections—prayer, change, music, preaching, liturgy, and technology—this book will not only inspire more vibrant and innovative worship but will help you to appreciate worship in a new way.

Download or read book The Luck Habit written by Douglas Miller and published by Pearson UK. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two kinds of ‘luck’ – the ‘luck’ that happens when things are completely outside your control and the ‘luck’ that happens as a result of spotting opportunities and your own positive actions. However, it’s always you and the way you think and act that determines how ‘lucky’ you are. It’s all about how we analyse the events in our lives, how we respond to them, and how pre-emptive and pro-active thinking can create the kind of life experiences we want. Using an easy-to-read, non-academic writing style and featuring interviews with top performers in the world of sport, music and business, speaker and writer Douglas Miller presents 20 key ‘Luck Factors’ – patterns of thinking and behaviour – which you can apply in all aspects of your life. .

Download or read book The Priest of Santa Maria written by Alexandra Kleanthous and published by Anemos Books Limited. This book was released on 2019-01-13 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Catholic priest fresh out of the seminary. A mysterious woman running from a dangerous past. A secret they must protect at all costs. Christiano is obliged to act as the temporary minister of a small town convent. There he meets the captivating Angelica who, unknown to him, has been seeking refuge at the convent under the supervision of the abbess. Within a month, sparks ignite between them, but the abbess intervenes, demanding Christiano leave the convent before she reports his conduct to the Monsignor. Little do they know his timely arrival is about to clash with Angelica’s dangerous past. This leads to catastrophic events that shatter the very foundations of the convent and change the lives of all involved. Forced to flee the abbey, destiny throws them together on a journey they cannot refuse. Pursued by a malevolent alliance intent on capturing Angelica, dead or alive, they face insurmountable danger as they race across Italy to keep her and the secret safe. The Priest of Santa Maria is the first in the upmarket thriller trilogy by Alexandra Kleanthous. If you like fast-paced action and a gripping tale, then you’ll love this original and exciting debut novel that’s filled with page-turning suspense, plus a little romance thrown in for good measure. Download The Priest of Santa Maria today and join Christiano and Angelica on their momentous chase across Italy!

Download or read book We Rock Music Lab written by Jason Hanley and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Elvis and the Beatles to Ray Charles and The Ramones, includes bios, historical context, extensive playlists, and rocking activities for the whole family!

Download or read book Finding Your Voice written by Frank Saliki and published by Grosvenor House Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-21 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For 20 years of his life Frank had always tried to find a place to belong in the world that seemed to do its very best to make him an outcast. Frank's life changed when he discovered that all the troubles he had gone through had come with opportunities. In the world that keeps telling us to change who we are and become something else Frank discovered that the route to a happy and fulfilling life was hiding in the trials and tribulations he had gone through. In the world where we are being told to fix ourselves, Frank encourages his readers to find their true self because that is were their voice is. In the world that tells you that you need more money, a bigger house and a lot of friends in order to be happy, Frank encourages his readers to go on a journey to discover who they are. Finding your voice begins with Frank being bullied on day one of primary school as a six year old to eventually finding his true voice in his late twenties. Every chapter consists of lessons that every experience good or bad taught him and how they are serving him today and how they can serve the reader. It is a journey full of tears, laughter, suicidal thoughts and eventually arriving at a meaningful place in life. From being scared of speaking to people to winning speech contests to inspiring thousands. This is the story of how six year old Luanshya, Northern Zambia who had nothing going for him but a dream, how he used his past to arrive at meaningful place in his life.