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Take your choir to SUCCESSFUL Confident singers make successful and enjoyment of music-making Singer s Edition (VM6S) Each lesson is clearly focused on two aspects of performance. Short musical exercises provide singers with the opportunity to immediately apply each concept to the aspect of performance. Musical exercises are applicable to all choirs. SATB examples may be modified to be sung as unison or 2-part. Concrete tips within each lesson offer achievable goals. Each tip may be mastered individually so that singers remain positive and do not feel overwhelmed. Tips on Acting Professionally offer inside information that will lead singers to become more confident performers. The Singer s Edition also includes the following references: Concert Tips Tips for Sight-Singing Theory Information Tips for Musical Time Periods * Glossary of Musical Terms Successful Performing Book 1 Singer s Edition (VM6S) $7.95 Conductor s Edition (VM6T) $24.95
the next level with Performing by Nancy Telfer Performing performers! Increased understanding leads to better performances! Conductor s Edition (VM6T) The Conductor s Edition includes comprehensive lesson guides no preparation required! Each step of the lesson plan is clearly marked. These teaching strategies approach each concept progressively, so that singers are able to really master each concept. Each lesson includes the corresponding Singer s Edition page so that the conductor does not have to juggle both books. Use the extra rehearsal tips found throughout the book to bring your students up to a higher level of success. The Successful Performing Conductor s Edition is a comprehensive guide for choir directors and teachers of all levels of experience lesson guides comprise only half of the content! The Conductor s Edition also includes extensive information on the following topics: Choosing Music that will Inspire a Choir to Perform Its Best The Conductor s Interpretation Rehearsal Tips for Conductors Bringing Out the Potential of Your Singers Planning a Successful Concert Getting the Choir Psyched Up for the Concert
Successful Warmups by Nancy Telfer With Successful Warmups Books 1 & 2 your choir can now learn every aspect of good vocal production while warming up for rehearsal or performance. Just a few minutes during each rehearsal is all it takes. Successful Warmups, Book 1 Singer s Edition (V83S) $7.95 Conductor s Edition (V83T) $29.95 78 progressive warmups that may be implemented over two years Materials suitable for singers of all ages Each warmup covers a different aspect of good vocal production with reviews systematically included. Tips to make the most of every warmup Detailed color illustrations effectively introduce new concepts. Successful Warmups, Book 2 Singer s Edition (V84S) $6.95 Conductor s Edition (V84T) $24.95 78 more progressive warmups for an additional two years For experienced children s, youth and adult choirs Continuing development of basic skills with more advanced vocal technique needed for more difficult repertoire Ideas to improve the quality of sound in the outer parts of range The Successful Warmups Conductor s Editions provide detailed plans for implementing a comprehensive program of vocal production through warmups. The large diagnostic charts list vocal production problems, possible causes, and your choice of remedies.
Successful Sight u Singing by Nancy Telfer Give your choir members the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves, away from a piano or other singers with Successful Sight-Singing. Organized into very short lessons, Successful Sight-Singing can be presented in five to ten minutes of each rehearsal. Successful Sight Singing, Book 1 Vocal Edition (V77S) $6.95 Teacher s Edition (V77T) $24.95 Introduces rhythms and intervals sequentially Systematically incorporates elements of music such as key signatures and reviews them regularly Features exercises designed to look and sound like real music Presents a variety of creative activities to introduce and reinforce new musical elements and skills such as how to find entrance cues Unison or two-part singing Successful Sight Singing, Book 2 Vocal Edition (V82S) $6.95 Teacher s Edition (V82T) $24.95 A quick review of the basics More intensive work with interval training and modulation Helpful tips for complex rhythms in more difficult sight-singing More work with the bass clef Two-part or three-part singing The Teacher s Editions provide carefully constructed plans designed to maximize the effectiveness of each rehearsal using the Successful Sight-Singing curriculum.
Singing In Tune by Nancy Telfer Good intonation is essential to creating an inspiring performance! Singing in Tune is an excellent resource for singers of all experience levels. While geared towards conductors, conductors-in-training, and voice teachers, it also serves as an invaluable resource for the individual singer wishing to achieve good intonation. Topics include: * Posture and Intonation * Awareness of Poor Intonation * Intonation and Repertoire * Hearing Your Own Voice * Unison, Polyphonic & Harmonic Music * Help for Choirs with Multiple Tuning Problems * Flat Singing, Sharp Singing * Pronunciation and Intonation * Singing Soft Music, Singing Loud Music * Dynamics that Change Gradually * Music with Sustained Notes * High Pitches, Low Pitches * Ascending and Descending Passages * Rhythmic Music * Tempo * The Piano as a Tuning Aid * Special Tips for Conductors Good intonation is actually an acquired skill: singers learn how to tune their voices. Nancy Telfer s Singing In Tune provides concrete strategies and solutions to help singers improve their intonation. Each topic includes a series of short lessons, each with a clear Strategy (singers know exactly what they are trying to achieve) and Activity (the strategies will become ingrained through practice). Singing In Tune V88 $9.95
Singing High Pitches With Ease by Nancy Telfer Proper training to sing high pitches is vital to singers vocal health and to ensuring triumphant performances! To feel confident and relaxed with high pitches, singers need to be comfortable both physically and psychologically. There are many strategies in Singing High Pitches With Ease that address these aspects simultaneously. The quality of sound on high pitches is affected by certain basic skills of singing. The habits needed to achieve these skills can be improved through specially designed warmups or rehearsal activities. The ideas in Singing High Pitches With Ease are appropriate for both individual singers and groups of singers. Each chapter in Singing High Pitches With Ease presents invaluable strategies for choral conductors, conductors-in-training, and voice teachers to help choirs rise to the challenge of high pitches. Most strategies are followed by a warmup or a rehearsal activity, and also include great strategies provided for concert situations! Singing High Pitches With Ease VM4 $9.95
Nancy Telfer is a Canadian composer who has been a choral clinician and guest conductor for many provincial, national, and state organizations throughout Canada and the United States. For many years she has presented workshops on vocal production to both choral conductors and singers. Since 1979 Telfer has composed over 300 works for choirs, soloists, chamber ensembles, orchestras, bands, and pianists; many of which are published in Canada and the United States. Her music ranges from beginning to virtuoso levels, and she has been commissioned to compose music for many fine performers. She believes that all music should delight the ears, capture the imagination of the mind, and feed the soul. Successful Sight-Singing, Books 1 & 2 and Successful Warmups, Books 1 & 2 (published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company), her reputable method books for singers, choirs, and vocal classes, provide innovative systematic teaching materials for sight-singing and every aspect of good vocal production. Her more recent publications, Singing In Tune and Singing High Pitches with Ease, focus on strategies and solutions for conductors, conductors-in-training, and voice teachers. Nancy Telfer s newest book, Successful Performing, focuses on ideas to ensure an outstanding choral performance. Successful SightuSinging Performance Selections Exciting Choral Concert Music Series Introduce your choir to the finest concert repertoire series from the Renaissance to the Twentieth Century, including many multi-cultural selections! Successful Sight-Singing Performance Selections are a series of concert pieces chosen by Nancy Telfer to correlate with the Milestones in Successful Sight-Singing, Books 1 & 2 (Milestone 1 is the easiest; Milestone 8 is the most difficult), while every piece can also be used independently. Each selection from the series includes a wealth of educational information in student notes in front of the music. This information is designed to help singers understand the music and achieve a better performance. Conductor notes following the music include rehearsal tips for vocal production, rehearsal techniques, conducting tips, teaching strategies, and suggestions for interpretation. You ll find that all of this is included at the price of a regular octavo! Please visit www.kjos.com for a listing of the Successful Sight-Singing Performance Selections. Nancy Telfer s Successful Choral Curriculum Successful Performing, Book 1 VM6S Singer s Edition $7.95 VM6T Conductor s Edition $24.95 Successful Warmups, Book 1 V83S Singer s Edition $7.95 V83T Conductor s Edition $29.95 Successful Warmups, Book 2 V84S Singer s Edition $6.95 V84T Conductor s Edition $24.95 Successful Sight-Singing, Book 1 V77S Vocal Edition $6.95 V77T Teacher s Edition $24.95 Successful Sight-Singing, Book 2 V82S Vocal Edition $6.95 V82T Teacher s Edition $24.95 Singing In Tune V88 $9.95 Singing High Pitches With Ease VM4 $9.95 NN0610C Neil A. Kjos Music Company P.O. Box 17870 San Diego, California 92177-8270 (800) 797-5567 www.kjos.com