Educational

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 in only 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 separate CD promote high motivation and success for all students. These recordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae, string quartet to rock, making learning to sight-read FUN! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition, Reproducible Pak, Accompaniment CD. For all ages!

A Practical Rhythm Reading Course. Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Assuming no prior music reading experience on the students' part, rhythm concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 90 challenging exercises. Optional Accompaniment Trax promote high motivation and success for all students. These recordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae, string quartet to rock, making learning to sight-read FUN! Available: Teacher Edition, Student Edition, Reproducible Pak (includes reproducible rhythm patterns), and Accompaniment CD. For all ages.

A Practical Rhythm Reading Course. Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Assuming no prior music reading experience on the students' part, rhythm concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 90 challenging exercises. Optional Accompaniment Trax promote high motivation and success for all students. These recordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae, string quartet to rock, making learning to sight-read FUN! Available: Teacher Edition, Student Edition, Reproducible Pak (includes reproducible rhythm patterns), and Accompaniment CD. For all ages.

Designed for choirs, bands, orchestras and general music classes, 'The Rhythm Reader' promotes quick comprehension with solid rhythm reading resulting in only a few minutes of use each rehearsal. Assuming no prior music reading experience on the students' part, rhythm concepts are introduced logically and sequentially throughout more than 90 challenging exercises. Optional Accompaniment Trax promote high motivation and success for all students. These recordings feature a wide variety of styles and timbres from classical to reggae, string quartet to rock, making learning to sight-read FUN! Available: Teacher Edition, Student Edition, Reproducible Pak (includes reproducible rhythm patterns), and Accompaniment CD. For all ages.

A continuation of Basic Rhythmic Training, this collection of progressive rhythmic drills is designed to increase a music student's proficiency in executing and understanding Rhythm. The exercises begin very simply and proceed to more complex meters, beat divisions and polyrhythms. The book can be used as a supplement to any method, or as a drill book for the musician who wishes to solidify and expand his/her rhythmic abilities.

This 256-page soft-cover book gives a complete and illustrated history of the development of Rickenbacker instruments from 1931 to the present. Rickenbacker is the only book of its kind to chronicle the history of the company who in 1931 introduced electric instruments to the world. The book provides information and full-color photos of the many artists who have used and are using Rickenbacker instruments. Rickenbacker collectors will find this book invaluable as it contains recently discovered accurate facts previously unavailable to researchers.

Movement enhances even the simplest of musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effects, and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. Watch the companion video for the complete visual effect. Purchase the Book/Video Pak for even greater value! Available: Book, Video, Book/Video Pak. For all ages.

This book is perfect for the aspiring rock singer that needs improvement, but cannot or will not take lessons. It is a thorough, yet easy-to-understand presentation of the basic elements of singing, including vocal production, training, breathing, posture and diet. Written in a down-to-earth style, the author addresses such relevant topics as overcoming nervousness, dealing with emotions, and the true consequences of coffee, alcohol & smoking. Includes useful illustrations and diagrams.

Who put the rock into rock and roll? You and your students will find out with this original musical that's ideal for upper elementary and middle school. You'll discover how different rock styles developed through the decades and enjoy Kirby and John's unique brand of humor and musical creativity. Eight original songs, a hot professional track and John Jacobson's choreography will make this a show that everyone will enjoy! Available: Teacher's Manual (piano accompaniment, dialog, choreography and Production Guide, Singer's Edition 5Pak (vocal lines only, dialog and choreography), Preview CD (full performance only) and Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 25 minutes. For Grades 3-8.