Books about Vocal Music and Singing

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

This book represents an attempt to distill from the science of vocal acoustics those factors that are essential for teachers at the beginning of the twenty-first century to understand, that are most likely

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

The Strive curriculum is the brainchild of online-television sensation Pensado's Place and audio-publishing giant Hal Leonard. It will feature authors who are considered best in class, relevant, and

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

Chamber music offers the singer a unique opportunity for focused collaboration with instrumentalists. A comprehensive guide to the genre, this book discusses choosing repertoire, communicating with wind and

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

Music for groups of voices and solo voices (both with and without instruments) is outlined in this book, including music for the church and the theater, music for the court and the chamber, and music in

The perfect entry point for those just starting on their singing careers, this book looks at a variety of mainly American and British traditional music styles as well as folk revival. It gives an

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

A concise handbook for those who want to learn more about light opera, this book discusses Viennese operetta, English comic opera, French opera bouffe, and Spanish zarzuela. Includes detailed information on

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

Offering an overview of sacred singing in the Judeo-Christian tradition, this book includes Jewish cantorial music, Gregorian chant, choral traditions, post-Vatican II Catholic music, and contemporary