How can I teach my students to sight-sing when I have them for such a limited class time? Sight-Sing a Song will help you do just that - teach your students to sight-sing with confidence.This well-designed sight-singing approach by master teacher and choral director Audrey Snyder progresses in an easy step-by-step fashion through a variety of exercises that culminates with a special song students will be able to sight-sing! Each lesson includes helpful Teacher Tips that focus on the music concepts being presented a suggested teaching sequence to use when presenting each exercise keys to sight-singing success options for enrichment and motivation andtwo student reproducible pages filled with sight-reading exercises.Exercises and songs are presented in the keys of C major and F major so students will also experience moveable 'Do.' After students have perfected each exercise a cappella on their own they can enhance the learning process further by performing with the rhythm accompaniment tracks on the enclosed CD. Performance/ accompaniment tracks for the songs are also included.Time is short. Let's start sight-singing!Also available: Sight-Sing a Song: Set 2 (HL09971398) that covers the Keys of D and G

A Practical Rhythm Reading Course-Here is a follow-up to Audrey Snyder's popular rhythm reading method. Designed for choirs bands orchestras and general music classes 'The Rhythm Reader II' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting inonly a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Volume II continues the sequential curriculum by offering instruction and practice in ties dotted rhythms cut time and other meters sixteenth note combinations compound meters triplets and more. The concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 100 exercises. Optional recorded accompaniments on the CD promote high motivation and success for all students. These recordingsfeature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae string quartet to rock making learning to sight-read FUN!

Par SNYDER JERRY. This collection of 19 well-known classical melodies was selected especially for recitals, weddings and festive occasions. Arrangements include Bourree and Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Entr'acte from 'Carmen' by Georges Bizet, and more. With arrangements by master guitarist Jerry Snyder, and flute parts edited by Terry Summa, this book is the perfect companion for any celebration gathering. / Ensemble Music, Instrumental Music, Miscellaneous, / Recueil / Flûte Traversière et Guitare

With her sensitive approach to voice leading and passion for tension/resolution Audrey Snyder has created a choral masterpiece with her setting of the Latin text Kyrie Eleison. Program with her Festival Gloria for anawe-inspiring set. Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed. SSA. Duration: 2:00.

This collection of 19 well-known classical melodies was selected especially for recitals, weddings and festive occasions. Arrangements include Bourre and Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 by Johann Sebastian Bach, Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel, Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Entr'acte from Carmen by Georges Bizet, and more. With arrangements by master guitarist Jerry Snyder, and flute parts edited by Terry Summa, this book is the perfect companion for any celebration gathering.

(Hodie Christus Natus Est)-Uses: Christmas Call to WorshipScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12The traditional Latin text “Hodie Christus natus est ” sets the foundation for this charming Christmas introit well suited for any choirof unison or treble voices. The optional second voice part adds the feeling of antiphonal singing while optional finger cymbals enhance the joyful proclamation of Christs birth. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD.Duration: ca. 1:50

Let's get this party started! Join the celebration in this original fiesta-style work that will bring color and life to your concert. Easily learned with great choreography options!

Ideal for Christmas or contest programming this accessible well-crafted work is infused with a joyful spirit! With an easily-learned Latin refrain and contrasting English phrases your singers will develop important performance skills. Discovery Level 2.

Discovery Level 1-Here is a joyful and celebratory work that is well-crafted for younger performers. Ideal for contest and festival your choirs will shine!

Cascading vocal lines capture the awe and wonder we feel when glimpsing a majestic sunset in this sonorous concert work for SSA. Well-crafted for younger ensembles it offers opportunities to develop tone quality phrase shapingand intonation. Available separately: SSA VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Seasons come, seasons go, nothing stays the same - this is the message of this folk-like original with words based on the text from Ecclesiastes. Younger choirs will enjoy singing this well-crafted work that will allow them tobuild performing skills.

Discovery Level 2-The noble spirit of the eagle is celebrated in this accessible work especially crafted for middle school boy choirs. Careful attention to ranges and voice leading along with a strong masculine text describing the bravery andcourage of the eagle will make this a fine selection for contest and festival performance. Available separately: TB VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.

This beloved 10th-century Latin text has been crafted into a simple lovely setting that allows the choir to display beauty of tone expressive phrasing and sensitive word painting. Available: SATB 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

Discovery Level 2-Seasons come seasons go nothing stays the same - this is the message of this folk-like original with words based on the text from Ecclesiastes. Younger choirs will enjoy singing this well-crafted work that will allow them to build performing skills.