The book aims to be a guide through the little universe which is the working place of the man who writes music. As such it talks predominantly to the layman,although the expert composer may also find some stimulation in it... From the center of...
Set in a gentle 3/4 meter, this beautiful setting of the familiar Latin text offers younger and developing choirs an opportunity to build important performance skills through legato phrasing and expressive contemporary harmonies. Available...
A collection of music, accompaniments, poems, dances, essays and teaching suggestions contributed by teachers from across Canada. Edited by Lois Birkenshaw-Flemming. 'The “Tips for Teachers” chapter is particularly attractive! ... the...
The booklet is based on the text contributed to “Die Grossen Deutschen unserer Epoche” (Berlin 1985). In simply-expressed language, it summarises his life, its influences and the development of his work. Probably one of Orff's closest...
Written to help teachers understand and adapt Dacroze techniques in the teaching of music. Part One introduces Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, the musician and teacher, and explains the three main areas of the approach • eurhythmics, ear training and...
English translation by Margaret Murray.This book has grown out of many years work with Orff-Schulwerk. In contrast to other “pure” methods of dance education, it shows the relationship of music to movement, to language and to poetry, as...
Tom van der Geld's Eartraining is encyclopedic in its coverage from A to Z of the basics of jazz theory; it is systematic to such a degree that a student can work by him or herself with the book alone; it can be used as an excellent text with...
Elemantaria is a fundamental and practical handbook to Orff-Schulwerk . The author gives suggestions and examples without insisting dogmatically on one exclusive method. She offers well-tried solutions without excluding other possibilities and...
Originally published in the 1940s, Paul Hindemith's remakable textbooks are still the outstanding works of their kind. In contrast to many musical textbooks written by academic musicians, these were produced by a man who could play every instrument...
The newest installment of the popular Portraits in Song series is an exceptional collection of some of the most popular spirituals set by many of finest arrangers of our generation. The solos can be performed in worship or recital. A brief...
“I owe a great deal to her.” This is what many of the contributors to this book have said in remembering Gunild Keetmann, her personal kindness and her inspiring work as an educator in music and movement. Gunild Keetmann (1904-1990) was...
Set in a strong gospel swing, this inspirational work is a powerhouse from beginning to end! “Listen children, listen, there's a song in the air. America is singing a song for all to hear.” Ideal for mass choirs and other festival and...
This is an adaption of “Musica Viva 2 • Expression rhythmique” (first published in French) and focuses on the element of rhythm within the pedagogical framework of the Active Method, based on the principles of Carl Orff. Preface:...
This setting of the traditional spiritual offers plenty of energy, rhythmic appeal and compelling dynamic and textural contrast. From the walking bass line to the rising right hand triads, the piano accompaniment provides fresh and contemporary...
Teacher and performer Doug Goodkin presents an overview of the dynamic approach to music education known as Orff Schulwerk. In this comprehensive look at the many facets of this timeless practice, the author hopes to re-imagine its import in the...
