By Heather Rathnau. Edited by Heather Rathnau. For General Music Theory. This edition: all instruments. Music theory for a student that has completed the Grade Six workbook; includes an introduction to natural minor, double sharp and double flat, simple and compound meter. Level: Intermediate level. Workbook. 56 pages pages. Published by Theory Time Partners.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) and Tim Sharp. Fred Bock Publications. Choral, Religious. Octavo. 10 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2662. Published by Fred Bock Music Company

Composed by Edwin M. Willmington, Timothy Sharp. Fred Bock Publications. Epiphany, A Cappella, Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Jubal House Publications #JH-1210. Published by Jubal House Publications (HL.154362).

(Intermediate to Late Intermediate Piano Solos in All Major and Minor Sharp Keys). Composed by Melody Bober. For Piano. Book; Graded Standard Repertoire; Piano Collection; Piano Supplemental. In All Keys. Recital. Intermediate; Late Intermediate. 52 pages. Published by Alfred Music

By Heather Rathnau. Edited by Heather Rathnau. For General Music Theory. This edition: all instruments. Music theory for a student that has completed the Grade Four workbook; focuses on key signatures through 5 sharps and flats; lots of rhythm drill emphasizing 16th notes and dotted quarter notes. Level: Early Intermediate level. Workbook. 63 pages pages. Published by Theory Time Partners.

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Tim Sharp. For Choral (SSAATTBB A Cappella). Gentry Publications. 4 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2450. Published by Gentry Publications

(Arranged by Sergei Rachmaninoff). Composed by John Stafford Smith. Edited by Tim Sharp. Arranged by Sergei Rachmaninoff. For Piano/Keyboard (Piano). National/Emerson Fred Bock. 4 pages. Gentry Publications #NMK1001. Published by Gentry Publications

Arranged by Tim Sharp and Wes Ramsay. Fred Bock Publications. Choral, Religious. Octavo. 12 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2646. Published by Fred Bock Music Company

Composed by Tim Sharp. Fred Bock Publications. Anthem, Christmas, Sacred. Octavo. 12 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2422. Published by Gentry Publications

Arranged by Tim Sharp, Wes Ramsey. Fred Bock Publications. Octavo. 12 pages. Fred Bock Music Company #BG2644. Published by Fred Bock Music Company (HL.254399).

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Tim Sharp. For Choral (SAB optional a cappella). Gentry Publications. 4 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2454. Published by Gentry Publications

?My Soul Magnifies the Lord? from Angel Band. Composed by Michael Powell and Tim Sharp. Gentry Publications. Octavo. 16 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2667. Published by Gentry Publications

Arranged by Tim Sharp. Gentry Publications. Octavo. 8 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2520. Published by Gentry Publications

Easy Piano Pieces for Monsters with Two to Six Hands. Composed by Timothy Sharp. Book. Breitkopf and Haertel #EB-8947. Published by Breitkopf and Haertel

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.347321

Composed by Tim Sharp and Timothy Michael Powell. Fred Bock Publications. Appalachian, Christmas Secular, Folk. Softcover. 100 pages. Gentry Publications #JG0741. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.347321).

ISBN 9781705153505. UPC: 840126926927. 6.75x10.5x0.268 inches. Timothy Michael Powell/Tim Sharp.

This work grew out of the co-creator's love for the tunes and texts coming out of the Appalachian Mountains and the shape-note and early Moravian singing tradition. In the words of Tim Sharp, “We took the image of bands of angels singing and playing at the Nativity as reported in the second chapter of Luke's gospel, transported that image to Appalachia, and Angel Band is the result.” Containing 8 carols (mostly familiar), a processional and recessional, Angel Band is a fusion of ideas ranging from medieval tunes to contemporary bluegrass.

Preview Pack Choral (Preview Pak)

SKU: HL.347323

Composed by Tim Sharp and Timothy Michael Powell. Fred Bock Publications. Appalachian, Christmas Secular, Folk. Softcover. Gentry Publications #JG0743. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.347323).

UPC: 840126926941. 8.5x11.0x0.039 inches. Timothy Michael Powell/Tim Sharp.

This work grew out of the co-creator's love for the tunes and texts coming out of the Appalachian Mountains and the shape-note and early Moravian singing tradition. In the words of Tim Sharp, We took the image of bands of angels singing and playing at the Nativity as reported in the second chapter of Luke's gospel, transported that image to Appalachia, and Angel Band is the result. Containing 8 carols (mostly familiar), a processional and recessional, Angel Band is a fusion of ideas ranging from medieval tunes to contemporary bluegrass.

Arranged by Nancy & Randall Faber. For Piano. PreTime to BigTime Piano Supplementary Library. Pieces remain in Middle C Position with an occasional sharp or flat. No eighth notes. Includes: Penguin Blues, Jazz Walk, Hound Dog Blues, and more. Jazz & Blues. Level: Primer. Book. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc.

... of all times. Composed by Various Artists. Music Sales America. Classical. Book Only. 110 pages. Wise Publications #MUSAM987943. Published by Wise Publications

Choral (Full Score)

SKU: HL.347322

Composed by Tim Sharp and Timothy Michael Powell. Fred Bock Publications. Appalachian, Christmas Secular, Folk. Softcover. 110 pages. Gentry Publications #JG0742. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.347322).

UPC: 840126926934. 9.25x12.0x0.587 inches. Timothy Michael Powell/Tim Sharp.

Using songs and carols from the Appalachian shape-note tradition as well as some Moravian songs, this collection stands as a full Christmas cantata in a truly American style. The orchestration adds more beautiful colors including bluegrass instruments. The extensive program notes include programming options for various services of worship as well as concert performance. It uniquely offers a rewarding experience from high school through adult in both sacred and secular venues.

SKU: GI.G-7961

Helping Others Find Their Voice. Composed by Tim Sharp. Music Education. Book. 173 pages. GIA Publications #7961. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-7961).

ISBN 9781579998356. English.

Conductors are artists—but they also have a singular responsibility to go beyond the music to nurture the inner voices of their ensemble members.In Mentoring in the Ensemble Arts, author Tim Sharp examines the mentor/protégé dynamic and its critical impact on the lives of ensembles and their conductors. Sharp draws from research, his own experience as a choir conductor, mentor, and protégé, and his travels as Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association. The result is a profound portrait of this rarely discussed aspect of a conductor’s life. Coming full circle, Mentoring in the Ensemble Arts reinforces a conductor’s own desire to develop his or her own personal learning community to continually strive for excellence by being a protégé to other leaders.The goal of this book is to help the conductor realize the full potential of the mentor/protégé relationship and to assist both mentor and protégé in achieving the best possible benefits of these relationships. The result will be better music making and more fulfilled human beings for generations to come.Tim Sharp (BM, MCM, DMA) is Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the national professional association for choral conductors, educators, scholars, students, and choral music industry representatives in the United States. He represents choral activity in the United States to the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM). Sharp, himself an active choral conductor, researcher, and writer, has varied his career with executive positions in higher education, recording, and publishing. Prior to his leadership of ACDA, Sharp was Dean of Fine Arts at Rhodes College (Memphis, TN), and earlier, Director of Choral Activities at Belmont University (Nashville, TN). His research and writing focuses pedagogically in conducting and score analysis, and various published essays betray his eclectic interests in regional music history, acoustics, creativity, innovation, and aesthetics. He has conducted university, community, church, and children’s choirs, and continues to serve as a choral conductor and clinician in the United States and internationally. Sharp resides in Edmond, OK, with his wife Jane and daughter Emma. .

SKU: GI.G-9615

Insights for Conductors. Composed by Tim Sharp. Music Education. GIA Publications #9615. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9615).

ISBN 9781622774340.

With contributions from Jennifer Kerr Budziak and Kevin Padworski. This comprehensive and ambitious study is the first of its kind, focusing entirely on a large and diverse canon of six centuries of sacred choral repertoire that remains in worship presentation and performance to this day. Written and compiled by Tim Sharp, together with chapters by Jennifer Kerr Budziak and Kevin Padworski and contributions from 39 practicing church choir directors, Sacred Choral Music Repertoire is an in-depth exploration of 173 short- to medium-length anthems and single movements from larger sacred works. The large body of sacred music presented in this book was determined by surveys of practicing church musicians to discover the canon that remains relevant, beloved, and in unwavering use in church, school, and community choirs. Resource guides for each piece, written by researchers and practicing musicians from faith communities, survey the work’s history, offer conducting insights and detailed analysis, and give performance nuance and insight. Sacred Choral Music Repertoire explores a wide range of topics, including: Chant Sacred Choral Music of the Renaissance Sacred Choral Music of the Baroque Sacred Choral Music of the 18th Century Sacred Choral Music of the Romantic Era Sacred Choral Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries Folk Hymn Settings, Wilderness and African-American Spirituals Relational and Intentional Worship Music of the 21st Century Church Music in a Professional and Commercial Age Each section includes historical background information, conducting insights specific to each period, and practical analysis of each composition addressing musical style, interpretation, text, additional resources, and rehearsal considerations and approaches. Sacred Choral Music Repertoire is a practical and convenient reference for any conductor looking to bring the best sacred literature and performance practices to their school, college, community, or worship setting. Click Here to Download Book Index. Tim Sharp is Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the professional association for choral conductors, educators, scholars, students, and choral music industry representatives in the United States. He serves as Vice-President of the International Federation for Choral Music and is Artistic Director of the Tulsa Chorale. A theologically and musically trained choral musician, Sharp has taught and written about sacred music literature and performed the canon of sacred repertoire throughout his career. He created and wrote the monthly Sacred Music News & Review publication, and originated the standing column on sacred music, Hallelujah!, for ACDA’s Choral Journal. Dr. Sharp is a Life Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge University, with degrees in music and conducting from The School of Church Music of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Belmont University, and Bluefield College, with post-graduate studies at the Aspen Music School, Harvard University, and Cambridge University.

SKU: GI.G-9362

Sustaining Creativity. Composed by Tim Sharp. Music Education. 176 pages. GIA Publications #9362. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9362).

ISBN 9781622772247. English.

Foreword by Eric Whitacre Innovation in the Ensemble Arts caps a trilogy of volumes that delves into the building blocks necessary for a vibrant, growing music organization. In the first volume—Mentoring in the Ensemble Arts: Helping Others Find Their Voice—author Tim Sharp examines the mentor/ protégé dynamic and its critical impact on the lives of ensembles and their conductors. In the second volume—Collaborati on in the Ensemble Arts: Working and Playing Well with Others— he challenges us to think beyond our traditional confines and to expand our worldview to one that encompasses creative new ideas, concepts, and connections. Now Innovation in the Ensemble Arts lays out the techniques of transformative renewal that enable music educators to lead individual ensemble members in the personal growth that fuels the ensemble’s contributions to the community. Sharp establishes a mindset that can lead to ongoing relevancy and create public value for today’s ensembles. Tim Sharp (BM, MCM, DMA), an active choral conductor, researcher, and writer, is Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), the national professional association for choral conductors, educators, scholars, students, and choral music industry representatives in the United States. He is also Artistic Director and Conductor of the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus. In language informed by years of research and personal experience, this book leads us through “Stages in the Process of Innovation,” “Foundational Pillars for Building an Innovation Mindset,” “Creativity versus Innovation,” and “Moving from Innovation to Impact.” Along the way, Sharp presents concrete and practical plans for turning insight into action. Innovation in the Ensemble Arts is not only thought-provoking and inspirational, but it also illustrates how to generate momentum that can propel music ensembles forward in the pursuit of musical excellence.

SKU: GI.G-10102

A Pathway to Connections. Composed by Tim Sharp. Music Education. 206 pages. GIA Publications #10102. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10102).

ISBN 9781622774241.

Cont ributors: Juan Carlos Acosta, Melissa Baughman, Rhonda Fuelberth, Monte Garrett, Alex Gartner, Stephanie Henry, Joy Hirokawa, Suzy Johnson, Chris Ludwa, Jennifer Rodgers Relevance unlocks new ways to build deep connections with people who do not immediately self-identify with our work as musicians. Relevance in the Choral Art outlines the alchemy of relevance and its role in offering meaningful programs and concerts for today’s audiences. Relevance in the Choral Art is a collection of essays from leading practitioners in the choral field that challenges musicians to reflect on the role choral music plays in today’s culture and what can be done to keep it relevant. Now more than ever we must face the challenge of the relevancy of choral music in our culture, for artistic directors and their role within choral organizations, for members of choral organizations, and for the community that choral music education and performance serves. Tim Sharp along with ten contributing authors explore the idea of relevance and what it means to the choral community, offering wisdom and guidance on a range of topics, including: The alchemy of choral relevance A rubric for achieving choral relevance Programming for choral relevance How to empower minority and underrepresented groups in choral music How to create choral experiences for non-traditional groups, such as those comprised of individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, cognitive or physical differences, and even those who are incarcerated How to encourage and develop youth leadership in choral organizations When something is relevant it leads somewhere, brings new value, and succeeds in opening a door to something valuable. It gives new information, adds meaning to life, makes a difference, and yields a positive effect. Relevance in the Choral Art provides valuable insights based on research, decades of experience, and practical applications for those looking to revive and grow the relevancy of their work in choral music. Tim Sharp is Executive Director of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Vice-President of the International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM), and Artistic Director of the Tulsa Chorale. Relevancy is at the center of his aggressive agenda in strategic planning and progressive initiatives, achieving unprecedented success and changing the conversation in the choral world. Tim appears regularly as a guest conductor and choral clinician throughout the world. Additional books in this series are Mentoring in the Ensemble Arts, Collaboration in the Ensemble Arts, and Innovation in the Ensemble Arts. Chapter 3: Programming for the Twenty-First Century Handout Chapter 10: Previous i2Choir Concert Programs Chapter 10: Full Color Examples.

Choral (SATB divisi)

SKU: HL.1424346

Composed by Tim Sharp. Gentry Publications. Octavo. 20 pages. Gentry Publications #JG2693. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.1424346).

UPC: 196288200628. 6.75x10.5x0.045 inches.

Timothy Sharp's arrangement of the folk tune “I Don't Need No Man” ingeniously employs vocal percussion to emulate the sensation of a speeding train on its tracks. Using dynamic sounds like “chika-chika,” “mama-mama,” “papa-papa,” and “sita-sita,” it cleverly replicates the rhythmic intensity of a fast-moving locomotive. This piece offers an exhilarating concert experience, perfect for school and collegiate choirs seeking an engaging and vibrant performance.

Barbershop Quartet Choral (Barbershop Quartet)

SKU: HL.126578

Composed by John Stafford Smith. Arranged by Tim Sharp. Gentry Publications. A Cappella, American, Concert, Festival, General Worship, Patriotic, Sacred. Octavo. Gentry Publications #JG2466. Published by Gentry Publications (HL.126578).

UPC: 884088988296. 6.75x10.5x0.011 inches.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp, Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff, an American citizen, and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.