With One Voice-Pronounced ?Dane Guh? the title translates as ?With One Voice?. 20 entertaining and enjoyable Irish-language songs appropriate to the language musical and vocal ability of primary school children. Book 1 provides music for Junior and Senior Infants 1st and 2nd Classes. The songs will stimulate children both musically and linguistically.D?Aon Ghuth is intended for use with the Irish national curriculum for music from 2005. There are suggested activities for pupils and there are helpful notes for teachers. A CD is also included containing brilliantly scored backing tracks and high-qualitysample performances.The pupils? pages may be photocopied for use in the classroom or choir.

Hilarion Eslava (1807-1878) was a Spanish priest musician and pedagogue. Although he was a prolific and well-known composer in his own time today he is primarily remembered for his 1846 work Metodo De Solfeo a successful Solfège Method which has been in constant use all over the world for more than 150 years. Having been a choirboy at Pamplona the method was published while Eslava was choirmaster at the Royal Chapel in Madrid and he undoubtedly used it as he was training the choristers there.

How many years has it been since your last diction class? This handy guidebook is an easy reference for the symbols used in IPA: what they look like and how they are pronounced. Example words for every symbol are included in English, Latin, Italian, German, French, and Spanish. And an online resource includes recorded demonstrations of every sound. A clear and concise tool for singing in foreign languages, equally useful in the choir room and the vocal studio. / Formation Musicale

Learn the nuances of music notation and create professional looking scores. This reference presents a comprehensive look at contemporary music notation. You will learn the meaning and stylistic practices for many types of notation that are currently in common use from traditional staffs to lead sheets to guitar tablature. It discusses hundreds of notation symbols as well as general guidelines for writing music.Berklee College of Music brings together teachers and students from all over the world and we use notation in a great variety of ways. This book presents our perspectives on notation: what we have found to be the most commonly used practices in today'smusic industry and what seems to be serving our community best. It includes a foreword by Matthew Nicholl who was a long-time chair of Berklee's Contemporary Writing and Production Department.Whether you find yourself in a Nashville recording studio Hollywood sound stage grand concert hall worship choir loft or elementary school auditorium this book will help you to create readable professional publication-quality notation. Beyond understanding the standard rules and definitions you will learn to make appropriate choices for your own work and generally how to achieve clarity and consistency in your notation so that it best serves your music.

Hardback-A beautifully presented and colourful collection of songs poems and stories that celebrate the natural world and all creatures great and small. Read about the adventures of the Ugly Duckling or the tales of The TownMouse And The Country Mouse. Inside you will find lyrics to more than twenty-five songs that explore the worlds of our furry feathered or slimy friends. The included CD contains performances of every song by achildren's choir and also contains stories and poems featured in the book.

Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJECLThis workbook has been specifically written to improve theory comprehension among students requiring a basic knowledge of the subject.Starting with the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm this workbook steadily progresses to a range of applications including key signatures scales chords and modulation.There are a number of tasks in each chapter including practical aural and written exercises based on rock pop jazz and classical music. Many of the exercises can also be explored using music technology software.This workbook is aimed at students wanting a firm grounding in music theory to GCSE level and alsocandidates preparing for early grade exams in music theory.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.

Lucinda Geoghean and László Norbert Nemes' Singing Games And Rhymes For Ages 9 To 99 is a collection of tried and tested material for nine years upwards. The songs have been arranged in alphabetical order with step by step instructions. The accompanying DVD means that you can see the games in action whilst listening to the songs. This book is suitable for both the young and old who find great joy in singing together with others - and are not afraid of more challenging games. The ideas can be used with upper primary and secondary schools as well as with choirs. Singing Games And Rhymes For Ages 9 To99 features folk songs partner songs canons and part songs from around the world accompanied by more complex metric and rhythmic patterns than in the previous volumes. Dance ball games clapping games stick passing games cup passing games and even a Philippine tinikling dance are all included. This book has been inspired by the authors' belief that being engaged in playful and uplifting communal music making does not only create a love for singing but over the years has been proven to be highly effective in the development of general music skills in the most complex way.

Music Theory IM1 by Ivan Markovitch is the first of four progressive books for beginners which introduces them to musical formation and theory. This method includes numerous games tunes and nursery rhymes which can keep the beginners entertained and develop their musical ear. With tonality rhythm and note reading this really complete method is perfect to maintain the attention and to develop good musical basics. Ivan Markovitch is a Serbian musician and professor established in France since the 60s. He created many choirs and composed many pieces for voice and instruments.

Exam boards: Edexcel AQA OCR WJEC The AS Music Literacy Workbook will develop students??? notational skills to the level necessary to succeed in the exam.This workbook explains the notation of a wide variety of instrumental techniques and includes a whole chapter devoted to score reading.Students will be able to read and understand any classical jazz pop or guitar scores they might come across during their AS studies and beyond.The workbook emphasises learning by doing. It includes numerous scorereading exercises based on jazz and classical music which encourage students to cross-reference their knowledge. The workbook builds towards aseries of exercises and model answers allowing students to check their work.This workbook is tailor made for anyone wanting to develop a grounding in music theory to AS level but is also a refreshing new resource for candidates preparing for higher grade exams in music theory BTEC National and Scottish Higher Grade Music.Rebecca Berkley is a freelance writer and musician and is a music education consultant. She has taught percussion to students of all ages both as a private teacher and as a workshop leader and published percussion music. She is also a choral conductor running several choirs and directing music festivals with her husband. After starting her career as a music teacher in secondary schools she became a lecturer in music education at the University of Southampton and the Institute of Education University of London. Her PhD thesis focused on how GCSE students learn to compose and how best to teach them. She is the co-author of Rhinegold???s Edexcel GCSE Music Listening Tests (Book 3) and contributes as a freelance writer to Classroom Music Magazine.

A Musical Tweet for Christmas-Email' Text' Post' Tweet' Skype' Christmas is almost here and the entire family is frantic about getting their lists to Santa in time. Exhausted super Mom is ready for an island vacation choked-up Dad doesn't need any moreridiculous ties big brother Axel is on the move and needs some wheels little brother Joey wants a puppy and Grandma and Grandpa want to try out their new matching sweat suits with one of those fancy dance revolution machines.But see how little sister Molly's handwritten letter reminds everyone of the true meaning of the season ? sincerely! Join the holiday hi-tech fun with clever songs hilarious antics and a full evening of entertainment thatwill leave your audience in stitches! This musical ?tweet? is designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school and features 7 original songs and a script with 18 main speaking parts. The Teacher Editionis filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements with choreography script helpful production guide and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. For added value theready-to-use student books include songs and script and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers! Available separately: Teacher Singer 5-Pak Preview CD Preview Pak Performance/AccompanimentCD and Performance Kit/PACD. Duration: ca. 40 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Kaye Umansky's witty tale of Lincoln Green tights girl power and boy-band hero Robin Hood is sure to delight and entertain audiences and performers alike. Perfect for upper primary school performances; there are plenty of parts large and small and a full quiver of show-stealing songs by award-winning composer Stephen Chadwick. The outlaws of Sherwood Forest have raided again and the evil Prince John plots a trap for Robin Hood: he will hold an archery contest and award a golden arrow - and a dungeon - to the winner. Robin's eye-watering speed with his bow and arrow are legend but as Marion and Mensa the wise woman suspect it's all sleight of hand. Robin's a truly terrible shot! So how can he win the prize avoid the dungeon and - most importantly - keep his fame intact' The complete performance pack with its photocopiable script full audio CD support and piano vocal score includes everything you need for rehearsing and presenting the final show. No music reading required.

A songbook to support the teaching of phonics through songs chants and games ideal for use alongside Letters and Sounds phases 4 5 and 6. Continues the work of the successful Singing Phonics and Singing Phonics 2. Singing Phonics 3 is the third in the successful Singing Phonics song collection designed to support phonics teaching and enrich young children's experience of language in a fun and interactive way. It follows Singing Phonics and Singing Phonics 2 and is ideal for use with phases 4 5 and 6 of the 'Letters and Sounds' phonics programme published by thePrimary National Strategy. It is a highly useful addition to any phonics scheme. Each song or chant is accompanied by a set of activities (including photocopiable resources) and ideas for further development. The pack includes a CD with sample performances. Many songs have familiar tunes making Singing Phonics 3 a highly user-friendly resource with no music reading required.

Celebrating America from Armistice to the Moon-Celebrate the American Century and the character of a nation that had become a world power and defender of freedom and liberty. By the beginning of the 20th Century America was turning into a place where everybody wanted to be!From World War I through the Great Depression war and peace to abundant harvests America rolled up its sleeves and got to work. Its leaders challenged the nation to set lofty goals and by 1969 the first American walked on themoon. Present a century of American history on stage with this 35-minute musical revue featuring 8 original songs and some traditional favorites with connecting script and over 65 speaking parts designed for performers in upperelementary and middle school. Available separately: Teacher Edition Student Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals) Preview Pak (1 Student book 1 Preview CD Performance/Accompaniment CD and Performance Kit/CD (1 Teacher 20Student books P/A CD). Performance Time: approx. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

One Singular Sensational Holiday Revue-Auditions are underway for the 400th Anniversary of North Pole Musical and everyone is in a panic! The dancing Reindeer are ?hoofin' it ? but don't know what to do with Rudolph and his 4 left hooves. The elves aretired of always getting the short end of the stick and are singin' the blues. The snowmen are ?chillin'? but worried about the funky hot lights and the toys are trying to do the entire Nutcracker Suite in 3 minutes!The annual Christmas show keeps getting bigger and bigger each year. But wait a minute! Is bigger really better' See how Santa finds a way to remind everyone of the true meaning of the season. This sensational 35-minute holidayrevue features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles choreography and helpful production guide and a script with 26 speaking parts and adaptable cast list for groups of varying sizes and teaching objectives linkedto the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (withvocals) Preview Pak (1 singer book 1 Preview CD) Performance/Accompaniment CD Performance Kit/CD (Teacher 20 singer books P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.