"Sound" is the chemistry of musical sounds intended to culminate in the potential of not just sound, but beautiful sound; not just expression, but enhanced and beautiful expression. In the case of a choral ensemble, this sound ideal is the result of many important factors. "Precision Conducting: Achieving Choral Blend and Balance" presents a thorough yet practical discussion of these factors, which include determining the vocal classification and the physical placement of singers; techniques to achieve rhythmic precision, vowel unification and good intonation; and performance practice in each of the major historical periods. Each major focus area also includes short, targeted lists of Guiding Principles, Common Tendencies, and Problems and Suggested Solutions, along with tips for Problem Solving. A reproducible IPA Chart as well as Audition and Evaluation Materials are included, as is "The Choral Singer's Guide to Good Vocal Production," a handout for your choir members.

Precision Conducting: Achieving Choral Blend and Balance

Arts & Photography

Timothy W. Sharp

Music

Roger Dean Publishing Company

At long last, a definitive edition providing an authentic and fresh perspective on this time-honored oratorio. Since the page layout remains identical to the old Schirmer/Spicker edition, you can now replace worn copies with this new publication that has been entirely reedited. Based on Handel's autograph and conducting scores, Van Camp corrected over 100 notational and textual errors which appeared in the Spicker edition and also provided a fine keyboard accompaniment that lies comfortably under the fingers--with the original bass line fully restored. Singers will rejoice now that the music pages are no longer cluttered with editorial footnotes and annotations. Instead, endnotes are used to provide comprehensive and practical information. Other features included the addition of text sources, breath marks, measure numbers, timings, rehearsal and performance suggestions, and much more. / Major Work / Continuo

Messiah - Continuo

Georg Friedrich Händel

At long last, a definitive edition providing an authentic and fresh perspective on this time-honored oratorio. Since the page layout remains identical to the old Schirmer/Spicker edition, you can now replace worn copies with this new publication that has been entirely reedited. Based on Handel's autograph and conducting scores, Van Camp corrected over 100 notational and textual errors which appeared in the Spicker edition and also provided fine keyboard accs comfortably under the fingers...with the original bass line fully restored. Singers will rejoice now that the music pages are no longer cluttered with editorial footnotes and annotations. Instead, endnotes are used to provide comprehensive and practical information. Other features included the addition of text sources, breath marks, measure numbers, timings, rehearsal and performance suggestions, and much more. The pagination and layout of the vocal score match the old Spicker edition, so you can use the two of them together without confusion.

Messiah - Conductor's Score

Messiah - Violin II

Messiah - Viola

Messiah - Cello/Bass

Messiah - Oboe I

Messiah - Bassoon

Messiah - Trumpet I

This classic setting of DIXIT DOMINUS (Psalm 110) has long been a benchmark in the Roger Dean catalogue as a fine scholarly edition and, in fact, has become a standard in quality repertoire available for SSAA choirs. The late David Larson, a renowned musicologist, transcribed and edited this work nearly 20 years ago. As a testament to his work and the continued popularity of Galuppi's setting, a new edition incorporating an updated notational style and a slightly revised keyboard realization seems altogether appropriate. The choral parts remain unchanged and editorial marks are clearly indicated as before. Although the pagination is necessarily different than the first edition because of the smaller trim size used for the convenience of the singers, the measures are numbered in the same manner so that both editions may be used simultaneously. The full score and instrumental parts, formerly available only by the rental of penciled manuscript, are now engraved and available for purchase. / Major Work / Violin

Dixit Dominus - Violin II: Psalm 110 (Major Work, Violin)

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