Building a Pyramid of Musicianship
by Sally Herman
Choir - Sheet Music

Choir/voice

SKU: KJ.C8829

Composed by Sally Herman. Choral. Text book. Neil A. Kjos Music Company #C8829. Published by Neil A. Kjos Music Company (KJ.C8829).

ISBN 9780849748554.

Vocal Production - the base on which all other skills are built. During this initial step in the development process singers begin to: Develop breath support, correct posture, and diction. Create an awareness of facial space and establish a good sound. Extend range, sustain vowels, and sing through the break with a variety of vocalizes and exercises. Learn how to overcome the problems peculiar to the adolescent male voice. Music Literacy - the crucial link between producing sound and beginning to understand, enjoy and create music. The middle step toward vocal musicianship includes: Sight-reading tips, techniques for rhythm, and pitch recognition. A guide for choosing appropriate literature. Artistic Creativity - the ultimate goal of every music teacher is to create an artistic musician. The final step in the pyramid contains: Exercises to encourage phrasing and expressive singing. Suggestions for increasing sensitivity to the text. In addition to these basic building blocks, the complete pyramid kit includes: Teacher's book with creative hints, suggestions, and in-depth explanations not found on the student pages. Duplicating privileges for the student pages, so you can print enough for your entire class. Accompaniments (include transpositions) for over 20 vocalizes and warm-up exercises.