SucceSSful SightuSinging Performance SelectionSExciting Choral Concert Music Series
IntroduceyourchoirtothefinestconcertrepertoireseriesfromtheRenaissancetotheTwentiethCentury,includingmanymulti-culturalselections!Successful Sight-Singing Performance Selections areaseriesofconcertpieceschosenbyNancyTelfertocorrelatewiththeMilestonesinSuccessful Sight-Singing, Books 1 & 2(Milestone1istheeasiest;Milestone8isthemostdifficult),whileeverypiececanalsobeusedindependently.Eachselectionfromtheseriesincludesawealthofeducationalinformationinstudentnotesinfrontofthemusic.Thisinformationisdesignedtohelpsingersunderstandthemusicandachieveabetterperformance.Conductornotesfollowingthemusicincluderehearsaltipsforvocalproduction,rehearsaltechniques,conductingtips,teachingstrategies,andsuggestionsforinterpretation.You’llfindthatallofthisisincludedatthepriceofaregularoctavo!
Pleasevisitwww.kjos.comforalistingoftheSuccessful Sight-Singing Performance Selections.
Nancy Telfer’s SucceSSful choral curriculum
Successful Performing, Book 1____VM6S Singer’sEdition $7.95____VM6T Conductor’sEdition $24.95
Successful Warmups, Book 1____V83S Singer’sEdition $7.95____V83T Conductor’sEdition $29.95
Successful Warmups, Book 2____V84S Singer’sEdition $6.95____V84T Conductor’sEdition $24.95
Successful Sight-Singing, Book 1____V77S VocalEdition $6.95____V77T Teacher’sEdition $24.95
Successful Sight-Singing, Book 2____V82SVocalEdition $6.95____V82T Teacher’sEdition $24.95
Singing In Tune ____V88 $9.95
Singing High Pitches With Ease____VM4 $9.95
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!NeilA.KjosMusicCompany•Publisher
Nancy Telfer is a Canadian composer who has been a choral clinician and guestconductorformanyprovincial,national,andstateorganizationsthroughoutCanadaandtheUnitedStates.Formanyyearsshehaspresentedworkshopsonvocalproductiontobothchoralconductorsandsingers.
Since1979Telferhascomposedover300worksforchoirs,soloists,chamberensembles,orchestras,bands,andpianists;manyofwhicharepublishedinCanadaandtheUnitedStates.Hermusicrangesfrombeginningtovirtuosolevels,andshehasbeencommissionedtocomposemusicformanyfineperformers.Shebelievesthatallmusicshoulddelighttheears,capturetheimaginationofthemind,andfeedthesoul.Successful Sight-Singing, Books 1 & 2andSuccessful Warmups, Books 1 & 2(publishedbytheNeilA.KjosMusicCompany),herreputablemethodbooksforsingers,choirs,andvocalclasses,provideinnovativesystematicteachingmaterialsforsight-singingandeveryaspectofgoodvocalproduction.Hermore
recentpublications,Singing In TuneandSinging High Pitches with Ease,focusonstrategiesandsolutionsforconductors,conductors-in-training,andvoiceteachers.NancyTelfer’snewestbook,Successful Performing,focusesonideastoensureanoutstandingchoralperformance.
Neil A. Kjos Music Company•P.O.Box17870•SanDiego,California92177-8270(800)797-5567•www.kjos.com
SucceSSful choral curriculum
NANCYTELFER’S
SucceSSful choral curriculum
SucceSSful Performing
Introducing
SucceSSful PerformingN
N06
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Celebrating 70 Years of Music Publishing!
Successful Performing Book 1Singer’s Edition (VM6S) $7.95
Conductor’s Edition (VM6T) $24.95
Singer’s Edition (VM6S)
Each lesson is clearly focused on twoaspects of performance.
Short musical exercises provide singerswith the opportunity to immediatelyapply each concept to the aspect ofperformance.
Musical exercises are applicable to allchoirs. SATB examples may be modifiedto be sung as unison or 2-part.
Concrete tips within each lesson offerachievable goals. Each tip may bemastered individually so that singersremain positive and do not feeloverwhelmed.
Tips on Acting Professionally offer “insideinformation” that will lead singers tobecome more confident performers.
The Singer’s Edition also includes thefollowing references:
• Concert Tips• Tips for Sight-Singing• Theory Information• Tips for Musical Time Periods* Glossary of Musical Terms
SUCCESSFULTake your choir to
SUCCESSFULConfident singers make successful
and enjoyment of music-making
Singing In TunebyNancyTelfer
Good intonation is essential to creating an inspiring performance!
Singing in Tuneisanexcellentresourceforsingersofallexperiencelevels.Whilegearedtowardsconductors,conductors-in-training,andvoiceteachers,italsoservesasaninvaluableresourcefortheindividualsingerwishingtoachievegoodintonation.
Topicsinclude:
*PostureandIntonation
*AwarenessofPoorIntonation
*IntonationandRepertoire
*HearingYourOwnVoice
*Unison,Polyphonic&HarmonicMusic
*HelpforChoirswithMultipleTuningProblems
*FlatSinging,SharpSinging
*PronunciationandIntonation
*SingingSoftMusic,SingingLoudMusic
*DynamicsthatChangeGradually
*MusicwithSustainedNotes
*HighPitches,LowPitches
*AscendingandDescendingPassages
*RhythmicMusic
*Tempo
*ThePianoasaTuningAid
*SpecialTipsforConductors
Good intonation is actually an acquired skill: singers learn how to tune their voices.
NancyTelfer’sSinging In Tuneprovidesconcretestrategiesandsolutionstohelpsingersimprovetheirintonation.Eachtopicincludesaseriesofshortlessons,eachwithaclearStrategy(singersknowexactlywhattheyaretryingtoachieve)andActivity(thestrategieswillbecomeingrainedthroughpractice).
• ChoosingMusicthatwillInspireaChoirto PerformItsBest• TheConductor’sInterpretation• RehearsalTipsforConductors
• BringingOutthePotentialofYourSingers• PlanningaSuccessfulConcert• GettingtheChoirPsychedUpfor theConcert
Singing In TuneV88$9.95
Conductor’s Edition (VM6T)
TheConductor’s Editionincludescomprehensivelessonguides–nopreparationrequired!
Eachstepofthelessonplanisclearlymarked.Theseteachingstrategiesapproacheachconceptprogressively,sothatsingersareabletoreallymastereachconcept.
EachlessonincludesthecorrespondingSinger’s Editionpagesothattheconductordoesnothavetojugglebothbooks.
Usetheextrarehearsaltipsfoundthroughoutthebooktobringyourstudentsuptoahigherlevelofsuccess.
TheSuccessful Performing Conductor’s Editionisacomprehensiveguideforchoirdirectorsandteachersofalllevelsofexperience–lessonguidescompriseonlyhalfofthecontent!
TheConductor’s Editionalsoincludesextensiveinformationonthefollowingtopics:
Performingthe next level with
Performing byNancyTelferperformers!Increasedunderstandingleadstobetterperformances!
Singing In Tune
With Successful Warmups Books 1 & 2 your choir can now learn every aspect of good
vocal production while warming up for rehearsal or performance. Just a few minutes during each rehearsal is all it takes.
• 78 progressive warmups that may be implemented over two years
• Materials suitable for singers of all ages• Each warmup covers a different aspect of good vocal
production with reviews systematically included.• Tips to make the most of every warmup• Detailed color illustrations effectively introduce new
concepts.
• 78 more progressive warmups for an additional two years
• For experienced children’s, youth and adult choirs• Continuing development of basic skills with more
advanced vocal technique needed for more difficult repertoire
• Ideas to improve the quality of sound in the outer parts of range
• Introduces rhythms and intervals sequentially• Systematically incorporates elements of music such
as key signatures and reviews them regularly• Features exercises designed to look and sound like
real music• Presents a variety of creative activities to introduce
and reinforce new musical elements and skills such as how to find entrance cues
• Unison or two-part singing
• A quick review of the basics• More intensive work with interval training and
modulation• Helpful tips for complex rhythms in more difficult
sight-singing• More work with the bass clef• Two-part or three-part singing
Give your choir members the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves, away from a piano or other singers with Successful Sight-Singing. Organized into very short lessons, Successful Sight-Singing can be presented in five to ten minutes of each rehearsal.
The Successful Warmups Conductor’s Editions provide detailed plans for implementing a comprehensive program of vocal production through warmups.
The large diagnostic charts list vocal production problems, possible causes, and your choice of remedies.
The Teacher’s Editions provide carefully constructed plans designed to maximize the effectiveness of each rehearsal
using the Successful Sight-Singing curriculum.
Successful Warmups, Book 1Singer’s Edition (V83S) $7.95 • Conductor’s Edition (V83T) $29.95
Successful Warmups, Book 2Singer’s Edition (V84S) $6.95 • Conductor’s Edition (V84T) $24.95
Successful Sight ◆ Singing, Book 1
Vocal Edition (V77S) $6.95 • Teacher’s Edition (V77T) $24.95
Successful Sight ◆ Singing, Book 2
Vocal Edition (V82S) $6.95 • Teacher’s Edition (V82T) $24.95
SucceSSful WarmuPSbyNancyTelfer
SucceSSful SightuSingingbyNancyTelfer
SucceSSful WarmuPS SucceSSful SightuSinging
With Successful Warmups Books 1 & 2 your choir can now learn every aspect of good
vocal production while warming up for rehearsal or performance. Just a few minutes during each rehearsal is all it takes.
• 78 progressive warmups that may be implemented over two years
• Materials suitable for singers of all ages• Each warmup covers a different aspect of good vocal
production with reviews systematically included.• Tips to make the most of every warmup• Detailed color illustrations effectively introduce new
concepts.
• 78 more progressive warmups for an additional two years
• For experienced children’s, youth and adult choirs• Continuing development of basic skills with more
advanced vocal technique needed for more difficult repertoire
• Ideas to improve the quality of sound in the outer parts of range
• Introduces rhythms and intervals sequentially• Systematically incorporates elements of music such
as key signatures and reviews them regularly• Features exercises designed to look and sound like
real music• Presents a variety of creative activities to introduce
and reinforce new musical elements and skills such as how to find entrance cues
• Unison or two-part singing
• A quick review of the basics• More intensive work with interval training and
modulation• Helpful tips for complex rhythms in more difficult
sight-singing• More work with the bass clef• Two-part or three-part singing
Give your choir members the skills needed to sight-sing by themselves, away from a piano or other singers with Successful Sight-Singing. Organized into very short lessons, Successful Sight-Singing can be presented in five to ten minutes of each rehearsal.
The Successful Warmups Conductor’s Editions provide detailed plans for implementing a comprehensive program of vocal production through warmups.
The large diagnostic charts list vocal production problems, possible causes, and your choice of remedies.
The Teacher’s Editions provide carefully constructed plans designed to maximize the effectiveness of each rehearsal
using the Successful Sight-Singing curriculum.
Successful Warmups, Book 1Singer’s Edition (V83S) $7.95 • Conductor’s Edition (V83T) $29.95
Successful Warmups, Book 2Singer’s Edition (V84S) $6.95 • Conductor’s Edition (V84T) $24.95
Successful Sight ◆ Singing, Book 1
Vocal Edition (V77S) $6.95 • Teacher’s Edition (V77T) $24.95
Successful Sight ◆ Singing, Book 2
Vocal Edition (V82S) $6.95 • Teacher’s Edition (V82T) $24.95
SucceSSful WarmuPSbyNancyTelfer
SucceSSful SightuSingingbyNancyTelfer
SucceSSful WarmuPS SucceSSful SightuSinging
Singing In TunebyNancyTelfer
Good intonation is essential to creating an inspiring performance!
Singing in Tuneisanexcellentresourceforsingersofallexperiencelevels.Whilegearedtowardsconductors,conductors-in-training,andvoiceteachers,italsoservesasaninvaluableresourcefortheindividualsingerwishingtoachievegoodintonation.
Topicsinclude:
*PostureandIntonation
*AwarenessofPoorIntonation
*IntonationandRepertoire
*HearingYourOwnVoice
*Unison,Polyphonic&HarmonicMusic
*HelpforChoirswithMultipleTuningProblems
*FlatSinging,SharpSinging
*PronunciationandIntonation
*SingingSoftMusic,SingingLoudMusic
*DynamicsthatChangeGradually
*MusicwithSustainedNotes
*HighPitches,LowPitches
*AscendingandDescendingPassages
*RhythmicMusic
*Tempo
*ThePianoasaTuningAid
*SpecialTipsforConductors
Good intonation is actually an acquired skill: singers learn how to tune their voices.
NancyTelfer’sSinging In Tuneprovidesconcretestrategiesandsolutionstohelpsingersimprovetheirintonation.Eachtopicincludesaseriesofshortlessons,eachwithaclearStrategy(singersknowexactlywhattheyaretryingtoachieve)andActivity(thestrategieswillbecomeingrainedthroughpractice).
• ChoosingMusicthatwillInspireaChoirto PerformItsBest• TheConductor’sInterpretation• RehearsalTipsforConductors
• BringingOutthePotentialofYourSingers• PlanningaSuccessfulConcert• GettingtheChoirPsychedUpfor theConcert
Singing In TuneV88$9.95
Conductor’s Edition (VM6T)
TheConductor’s Editionincludescomprehensivelessonguides–nopreparationrequired!
Eachstepofthelessonplanisclearlymarked.Theseteachingstrategiesapproacheachconceptprogressively,sothatsingersareabletoreallymastereachconcept.
EachlessonincludesthecorrespondingSinger’s Editionpagesothattheconductordoesnothavetojugglebothbooks.
Usetheextrarehearsaltipsfoundthroughoutthebooktobringyourstudentsuptoahigherlevelofsuccess.
TheSuccessful Performing Conductor’s Editionisacomprehensiveguideforchoirdirectorsandteachersofalllevelsofexperience–lessonguidescompriseonlyhalfofthecontent!
TheConductor’s Editionalsoincludesextensiveinformationonthefollowingtopics:
Performingthe next level with
Performing byNancyTelferperformers!Increasedunderstandingleadstobetterperformances!
Singing In Tune
Singing High Pitches With EaseVM4 $9.95
Singing High PitchesWith Ease
by Nancy Telfer
Proper training to sing high pitches is vital to singers’ vocal health and to ensuring triumphant performances!
To feel confident and relaxed with high pitches,singers need to be comfortable both physicallyand psychologically. There are many strategiesin Singing High Pitches With Ease that addressthese aspects simultaneously.
The quality of sound on high pitches is affectedby certain basic skills of singing. The habitsneeded to achieve these skills can be improvedthrough specially designed warmups or rehearsalactivities. The ideas in Singing High Pitches With Ease are appropriate for both individualsingers and groups of singers.
Each chapter in Singing High Pitches With Ease presents invaluable strategies for choralconductors, conductors-in-training, and voiceteachers to help choirs rise to the challenge ofhigh pitches. Most strategies are followed by awarmup or a rehearsal activity, and also includegreat strategies provided for concert situations!
FULTake your choir to
FULsuccessful
music-making
Singing High Pitches With Ease
SucceSSful SightuSinging Performance SelectionSExciting Choral Concert Music Series
IntroduceyourchoirtothefinestconcertrepertoireseriesfromtheRenaissancetotheTwentiethCentury,includingmanymulti-culturalselections!Successful Sight-Singing Performance Selections areaseriesofconcertpieceschosenbyNancyTelfertocorrelatewiththeMilestonesinSuccessful Sight-Singing, Books 1 & 2(Milestone1istheeasiest;Milestone8isthemostdifficult),whileeverypiececanalsobeusedindependently.Eachselectionfromtheseriesincludesawealthofeducationalinformationinstudentnotesinfrontofthemusic.Thisinformationisdesignedtohelpsingersunderstandthemusicandachieveabetterperformance.Conductornotesfollowingthemusicincluderehearsaltipsforvocalproduction,rehearsaltechniques,conductingtips,teachingstrategies,andsuggestionsforinterpretation.You’llfindthatallofthisisincludedatthepriceofaregularoctavo!
Pleasevisitwww.kjos.comforalistingoftheSuccessful Sight-Singing Performance Selections.
Nancy Telfer’s SucceSSful choral curriculum
Successful Performing, Book 1____VM6S Singer’sEdition $7.95____VM6T Conductor’sEdition $24.95
Successful Warmups, Book 1____V83S Singer’sEdition $7.95____V83T Conductor’sEdition $29.95
Successful Warmups, Book 2____V84S Singer’sEdition $6.95____V84T Conductor’sEdition $24.95
Successful Sight-Singing, Book 1____V77S VocalEdition $6.95____V77T Teacher’sEdition $24.95
Successful Sight-Singing, Book 2____V82SVocalEdition $6.95____V82T Teacher’sEdition $24.95
Singing In Tune ____V88 $9.95
Singing High Pitches With Ease____VM4 $9.95
See i
nside f
or
FREE
Review
Boo
k
offer
!NeilA.KjosMusicCompany•Publisher
Nancy Telfer is a Canadian composer who has been a choral clinician and guestconductorformanyprovincial,national,andstateorganizationsthroughoutCanadaandtheUnitedStates.Formanyyearsshehaspresentedworkshopsonvocalproductiontobothchoralconductorsandsingers.
Since1979Telferhascomposedover300worksforchoirs,soloists,chamberensembles,orchestras,bands,andpianists;manyofwhicharepublishedinCanadaandtheUnitedStates.Hermusicrangesfrombeginningtovirtuosolevels,andshehasbeencommissionedtocomposemusicformanyfineperformers.Shebelievesthatallmusicshoulddelighttheears,capturetheimaginationofthemind,andfeedthesoul.Successful Sight-Singing, Books 1 & 2andSuccessful Warmups, Books 1 & 2(publishedbytheNeilA.KjosMusicCompany),herreputablemethodbooksforsingers,choirs,andvocalclasses,provideinnovativesystematicteachingmaterialsforsight-singingandeveryaspectofgoodvocalproduction.Hermore
recentpublications,Singing In TuneandSinging High Pitches with Ease,focusonstrategiesandsolutionsforconductors,conductors-in-training,andvoiceteachers.NancyTelfer’snewestbook,Successful Performing,focusesonideastoensureanoutstandingchoralperformance.
Neil A. Kjos Music Company•P.O.Box17870•SanDiego,California92177-8270(800)797-5567•www.kjos.com
SucceSSful choral curriculum
NANCYTELFER’S
SucceSSful choral curriculum
SucceSSful Performing
Introducing
SucceSSful PerformingN
N06
10C
Celebrating 70 Years of Music Publishing!
