Books about Vocal Music and Singing

Learn to improvise like an instrumentalist! Artful vocal jazz improvisation requires knowing the changes, and all musicians need to understand what is happening on the musical landscape. This book will help

This book on Handel's "Messiah" reflects Helmuth Rilling's remarkable skills, both as a conductor and as an educator. It is literally a "study guide" for conductors and ... view details

Gerle leads readers step by step through every aspect of written music, using over 100 real-world examples from Broadway scores. His common-sense, methodical approach demystifies abstract concepts, and his

The Musician's Soul starts all musicians on a journey to the higher plane of artistic self-expression and soulful spirituality. Words of wisdom are based on Jordan's own journey as a conductor, yet

This companion book to The Musician's Soul focuses not on the self, but on others and the stories each artist is able to share through his or her work. Using thought-provoking questions, quotations,

This is the indispensable guide to learning how to sight-read choral music. Using special interactive technology, renowned choral educators Ralph Allwood and Timothy Teague take the user from the very

This best-selling vocal warm-up book is now in its second edition. It has wowed music educators and choral directors alike with its entertaining yet practical approach. The second edition adds 40 more

Drawn from the authors' combined 80 years of experience in higher education and their mentorship of young colleagues, this book is a comprehensive guide to thriving as an applied studio faculty member at

Joan Frey Boytim is nationally recognized as the expert in teaching private voice and has compiled some of the finest singers' anthologies. In this indispensable resource, Ms. Boytim shares her

Singing with Expression presents a step-by-step guide to help vocalists of any style or genre find their voice and connect with their audience. Presented in five sections: Timing, Tone, Melodic

From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. This book combines historical

Veteran barbershop singers provide a guide for those who have never experienced barbershop as well as for experienced barbershoppers who want to increase their knowledge of the style. This book outlines a

Over the past 20 years, approaches to singing contemporary commercial music have exploded, resulting in many schools of technique. This book presents a compendium of approaches to non-classical singing with

Modern-day cabaret does much more than preserve the Great American songbook - it also promotes and fosters a new generation of American composers. Creating a vibrant musical and theatrical experience, this

Devoted to the rich heritage of country singing and thoroughly examining the techniques of singing in a country style, this book includes song types and structure, instrumentation, performing on stage and

A guided tour through the art and science of jazz vocal styles, this book looks at the role of improvisation and the unique ways jazz incorporates conversational delivery, rhythmic phrasing, and melodic

Written by women to advocate for the inclusion of these often neglected works, this important resource provides a historical and contemporary perspective on women composers. Including discussion on the

The second in the So You Want to Sing series, this book is for those seeking their fortunes in pop/rock performance. Includes specialized techniques for singing rock 'n' roll and gives readers a