Educational: Music

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Book SynopsisAnyone can take the stage and stand in the spotlight with this fun and festive Christmas repertoire book. A selection of popular carols and songs to complement our best-selling Abracadabra tutorial books, with audio you can download of specially-arranged backing tracks in a jazzy big-band style.Table of ContentsDeck the halls In dulci jubilo O holy night God rest ye merry, gentlemen (duet) Silent night Hallelujah! Ding dong! merrily on high (duet) We wish you a merry Christmas Ring out the bells A jingle bell jazz We three kings (duet) What Child is this? Toyland Joy to the world (duet)

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Book SynopsisA John Steptoe New Talent Award WinnerBefore there was hip hop, there was DJ Kool Herc. On a hot day at the end of summer in 1973 Cindy Campbell threw a back-to-school party at a park in the South Bronx. Her brother, Clive Campbell, spun the records. He had a new way of playing the music to make the breaksthe musical interludes between verseslonger for dancing. He called himself DJ Kool Herc and this is When the Beat Was Born. From his childhood in Jamaica to his youth in the Bronx, Laban Carrick Hill''s book tells how Kool Herc came to be a DJ, how kids in gangs stopped fighting in order to breakdance, and how the music he invented went on to define a culture and transform the world.

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Book SynopsisAn engaging introduction to the art of listening, starting with folk music familiar to all, and proceeding to the ways musical pieces are constructed from parts. Using a conversational style, the author draws out from the reader the points he wants to make, illustrating them with short musical pieces that appeal to a broad audience. Along the way he gives tips of what to listen for, strengthening his reader''s listening skills by such games as ''Camouflaged Tunes.'' In the course of the book, Scholes gives a brief history of classical music and introduces many of the noted composers, whetting appetite for further listening opportunities. Musical terms are introduced only as needed, with a full glossary at the end of the book of terms the student is likely to encounter.

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Book SynopsisMusical Children: Engaging Children in Musical Experiences, Second Edition, is designed for students majoring in early childhood or elementary education, or music education. It highlights the important role music plays in a child's education and life, offering a practical resource for bringing together music and young children during these important early years. Thirty-seven engaging musical experiences help pre-service and in-service teacherssome who may only have a limited background in musiclearn how to make music a part of their students' daily lives, with strategies that are ideal both in and out of the classroom. Musical Children is an invaluable guide to assist teachers in engaging children in meaningful, joyful, and playful musical experiences. NEW to the second edition: The 2014 National Core Music Standards Updated and expanded prekindergarten chapter Greater focus on music fundamentals ExpansioTable of ContentsSECTION I: Music Learning and Young Children / Chapter 1: Young Children and Music: The Prekindergarten Years / Chapter 2: Young Children and Music: The Primary Grades / Chapter 3: Introduction to the Elements of Music: Developing Concepts about Music / Chapter 4: Reaching All Learners through Music/ Chapter 5: Curricular Integration and Approaches / SECTION II: Teaching Music in the Prekindergarten and Primary Grades / Chapter 6: Sharing Music in the Prekindergarten Years / Chapter 7: Teaching Music in the Primary Grades / SECTION III: Collection of Songs for Classroom Music / SECTION IV: APPENDICES / Appendix A: Collection of Rhymes, Finger Plays, Chants, and Poems / Appendix B: Resources for Classroom Music / Appendix C: Reference Material for Music Fundamentals / Appendix D: Introduction to the Soprano Recorder, Autoharp®, Chromaharp®, and QChord® / Appendix E: Songs to Read, Sing, and Play / Glossary / Classified Index / Subject Index / Music Index

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Book SynopsisMany children with autism feel a natural connection with music, but don't always find it easy to participate in musical activities. Packed with tips, advice and activities, this book shows how music and rhythm can help with brain development and quality of life, and how to encourage a genuine enjoyment of music.Dr Berger draws on her many years of experience in music-based clinical work, teaching and coaching, to answer common questions regarding musical interactions for children with autism. From what instrument to choose, how to find the right teacher, how to get your child to practice music, and even taking children to public music events, this book has all the essential information for you to dip into as and when needed. With practical information to help you solve problems that may arise, such as sensory overload, let this book guide you and your child towards positive interactions with music, regardless of whether or not they have prior musical abilities.Trade ReviewAs the parent of a teen with autism, I can say first-hand how important music has been in his life, from learning to speak to now socializing in the marching band. This book has practical tips on how to choose an instrument, find a teacher, and even keep up with practice - a must-read for anyone who wishes to expose their child to the benefits of music. -- Angela Scarpa, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research, Virginia Tech, USAThis is another great book from Dorita Berger, which is a must-have for every music therapist, educator and parent. Easy to read, it gives a wealth of information on the neuroscience of music, and explains the "why's" and "how's" of music learning. As a parent, I learned a lot myself! -- Aksana Kavaliova-Moussi, MMT, BMT, MTA, Neurologic Music TherapistTable of ContentsOverture: About the Book: A Letter to Parents. Part One: Music is Important for the Developing Child. 1. How and Why to Think 'Beyond the Spectrum'. 2. The Sense-ability of The Musical Brain. 3. Music for All Ages and Functions. Part Two: Providing Music in a Child's Life. 4. Music Lessons, Music Therapy, or Both? 5. What Instrument Should I Choose For My Child? 6. Lessons, Practice and Penalties. 7. Taking Your Child to a Concert. Part Three. Additional Considerations. 8. Music and Exceptional Needs. 9. Useful Information and Helpful Resources. Finale.

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Book SynopsisCriminal Justice: Local and Global and its sister text Crime: Local and Global are two new teaching texts that aim to equip the reader with a critical understanding of the globally contested nature of 'crime' and'justice'. Through an examination of key concepts and criminological approaches, the books illuminate the different ways in which crime is constructed, conceived and controlled. International case studies are used to demonstrate how 'crime' and 'justice' are historically and geographically located in terms of the global/local context, and how processes of criminalisation and punishment are mediated in contemporary societies. Criminal Justice: Local and Global covers the way the 'local' can be widened out to look at international, transnational and supranational aspects of justice. This means that issues such as corporate crime and human rights can be discussed in a comparative and critical way, examining the possibility, for example of an International Criminal Court, cross-national jurisdictions of regulation and control (such as Interpol) and so on. Each chapter covers a different area of regulation, punishment and process. Unlike previous texts, the book's approach will be an innovative approach to widen 'justice' to encompass considerations beyond simple, local jurisdictions. The book will take instances of 'justice' in one jurisdiction and use global examples to illustrate how ambiguous the concept of 'justice' can be.Trade Review'Criminal Justice: Local and Global is another excellent and unique contribution to the criminological literature. This is more than another textbook. In melding together contemporary debates on the relationship between globalisation and the local context covering key issues such as policing, punishment, risk assessment, surveillance, restorative justice and human rights, this book not only delivers up to date and insightful material, it will also act as a catalyst for pushing the at the boundaries of the criminological agenda on these issues. This is a remarkable achievement and constitutes a timely and significant intervention for the discipline. A must read for the student and lecturer alike.' Sandra Walklate, University of Liverpool, UK'Criminal Justice: Local and Global is an intellectual travel guide to criminal justice in the twenty-first century. Ambitiously crafted, this volume focuses on theory and values instead of the usual 'nuts and bolts' approach to explaining criminal justice. Examples are taken from around the globe to illustrate common themes. The text is unrelenting in its critical analysis. Students will appreciate its creative and futuristic qualities.' Rosemary Barberet, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, UK 'Criminal Justice: Local and Global is strong on critical analysis and rich in materials... .' 'Both students and lecturers will find this book clear, comprehensive, up to date and thought provoking. It is a must read for anyone seeking to make sense of the subject of criminal justice.' Rona Epstein, Coventry Law School, Coventry University, UK'...the book achieves instant topicality through its examination of the strengths and weaknesses of informal as well as formal systems of justice.''It is provocative and informative, constantly encouraging the reader to link the global with the local whilst making the case for criminology to have a much wider global reach in order to address the issues of harm, power, violence and retribution that are covered so well in this volume.'-Neil Stone, Wales Probation TrustTable of Contents1. Interrogating Criminal Justice2. Punitiveness and Cultures of Control 3. Conflict Resolution, Restoration and Informal Justice 4. Risk Prediction, Assessment and Management 5. Surveillance and Social Ordering 6. Transnational Policing and Security 7. Justice, Globalisation and Human Rights

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Book SynopsisMusic is a vital part of the healthy development of young children and yet many teachers can struggle with this key area.This book collects together different perspectives on the theme of music in the mood of the fifth (that is, using a pentatonic scale of five notes), to help teachers, parents and carers understand and work with music at kindergarten level.The book includes classic articles by Jennifer Aulie, Wilma Ellersiek and Rita Jacobs, along with new contributions by Michael Deason-Barrow, Jana Hawley, Renate Long-Breipohl, Sally Schweizer, Estelle Bryer, Eleanor Winship, Jill Taplin and many others.A key resource book for Steiner-Waldorf teachers.

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Book SynopsisEurythmy is an essential part of the curriculum in Waldorf schools, and it's essential that schools and teachers support eurythmists as they develop as teachers.This concise booklet addresses the best techniques for mentoring eurythmy teachers in a straightforward, succinct and genuinely helpful way.

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAlexandra Kertz-Welzel has fully succeeded in providing a conceptual framework for globalizing music education. The theoretical structure of categories and conceptual elements no doubt have the potential to facilitate the development of a united and diverse, culturally sensitive, global music education community. * Philosophy of Music Education Review *This book is a solid and important contribution to the community of music educators and music education scholars. * Notes *Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction 1. Globalization and Internationalization2. Thinking Globally in Music Education Research3. Developing a Global MindsetConclusionBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAlexandra Kertz-Welzel has fully succeeded in providing a conceptual framework for globalizing music education. The theoretical structure of categories and conceptual elements no doubt have the potential to facilitate the development of a united and diverse, culturally sensitive, global music education community. * Philosophy of Music Education Review *This book is a solid and important contribution to the community of music educators and music education scholars. * Notes *Table of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroduction 1. Globalization and Internationalization2. Thinking Globally in Music Education Research3. Developing a Global MindsetConclusionBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA valuable contribution to the field of music education -- Gaylyn Foxworthy - Interlochen Center for the Arts * Music Reference Services Quarterly *Table of ContentsIntroduction / Iris M. YobPart I: Critique and Clarification1. There is no Other / Iris M. Yob2. "On the Perils of Wakening Others" / Randall Everett Allsup3. Music Education for the Common Good? Between Hubris and Resignation—A Call for Temperance / Hanne Fossum and Øivind Varkøy4. Doing the Common Good Work: Rebalancing Individual "Preparation for" with Collectivist Being / Kevin Shorner-Johnson5. Music, Resistance, and Humane Vibrations / Ebru Tuncer BoonPart II: Pedagogy and Teacher Preparation6. Inquiry-based Learning: A Value for Music Education with Aims to Cultivate a Humane Society / Betty Anne Younker7. A Humane Approach to the Studio / Christine A. Brown8. The Tuning of the Music Educator: A Pedagogy of the "Common Good" for the Twenty-first Century / André de Quadros, Andrew Clark, Emily Howe, and Kinh T. Vu9. Navigating Music Teacher Education Toward Humane Ends / Joseph ShivelyPart III: Educating Others for the Common Good10. Friendship, Solidarity, and Mutuality Discovered in Music / Luca Tiszai11. Rethinking Vocal Education as a Means to Encourage Positive Identity Development in Adolescents / Emily Good-Perkins12. Rethinking Education: The Four Pillars of Education in the Suzuki Studio / Blakeley Menghini13. Music Education in Sacred Communities: Singing, Learning, and Leading for the Global Common Good / Mary Thomason-Smith14. Working with Transgender Students as a Humane Act: Hospitality in Research and in Practice / Jacob Axel Berglin and Thomas Murphy O'Hara Part IV: Elaborations and Expansions 15. Nourishing the Musically Hungry: Learning from Undergraduate Amateur Musicking / Susan Laird and Johnnie-Margaret McConnell16. Dissociation/Reintegration of Literary/Musical Sensibility / Deanne Bogdan17. A Humanistic Approach to Music Education: (Critical) International Perspectives / Martin Berger, Alexandra Kertz-Welzel, David Lines, and Leonard Tan18. Towards the Discovery of Contemporary Trust and Intimacy in Higher Music Education / Eleni LapidakiConclusion: On Making Music Education Humane and Good: Gathering Threads / Estelle R. Jorgensen

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Book SynopsisWhy teach music? Who deserves a music education? Can making and learning about music contribute to the common good? In Humane Music Education for the Common Good, scholars and educators from around the world offer unique responses to the recent UNESCO report titled Rethinking Education: Toward the Common Good. This report suggests how, through purpose, policy, and pedagogy, education can and must respond to the challenges of our day in ways that respect and nurture all members of the human family. The contributors to this volume use this report as a framework to explore the implications and complexities that it raises. The book begins with analytical reflections on the report and then explores pedagogical case studies and practical models of music education that address social justice, inclusion, individual nurturance, and active involvement in the greater public welfare. The collection concludes by looking to the future, asking what more should be considered, and exploring how these iTrade ReviewA valuable contribution to the field of music education -- Gaylyn Foxworthy - Interlochen Center for the Arts * Music Reference Services Quarterly *Table of ContentsIntroduction / Iris M. YobPart I: Critique and Clarification1. There is no Other / Iris M. Yob2. "On the Perils of Wakening Others" / Randall Everett Allsup3. Music Education for the Common Good? Between Hubris and Resignation—A Call for Temperance / Hanne Fossum and Øivind Varkøy4. Doing the Common Good Work: Rebalancing Individual "Preparation for" with Collectivist Being / Kevin Shorner-Johnson5. Music, Resistance, and Humane Vibrations / Ebru Tuncer BoonPart II: Pedagogy and Teacher Preparation6. Inquiry-based Learning: A Value for Music Education with Aims to Cultivate a Humane Society / Betty Anne Younker7. A Humane Approach to the Studio / Christine A. Brown8. The Tuning of the Music Educator: A Pedagogy of the "Common Good" for the Twenty-first Century / André de Quadros, Andrew Clark, Emily Howe, and Kinh T. Vu9. Navigating Music Teacher Education Toward Humane Ends / Joseph ShivelyPart III: Educating Others for the Common Good10. Friendship, Solidarity, and Mutuality Discovered in Music / Luca Tiszai11. Rethinking Vocal Education as a Means to Encourage Positive Identity Development in Adolescents / Emily Good-Perkins12. Rethinking Education: The Four Pillars of Education in the Suzuki Studio / Blakeley Menghini13. Music Education in Sacred Communities: Singing, Learning, and Leading for the Global Common Good / Mary Thomason-Smith14. Working with Transgender Students as a Humane Act: Hospitality in Research and in Practice / Jacob Axel Berglin and Thomas Murphy O'Hara Part IV: Elaborations and Expansions 15. Nourishing the Musically Hungry: Learning from Undergraduate Amateur Musicking / Susan Laird and Johnnie-Margaret McConnell16. Dissociation/Reintegration of Literary/Musical Sensibility / Deanne Bogdan17. A Humanistic Approach to Music Education: (Critical) International Perspectives / Martin Berger, Alexandra Kertz-Welzel, David Lines, and Leonard Tan18. Towards the Discovery of Contemporary Trust and Intimacy in Higher Music Education / Eleni LapidakiConclusion: On Making Music Education Humane and Good: Gathering Threads / Estelle R. Jorgensen

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Book SynopsisWhat values should form the foundation of music education? And once we decide on those values, how do we ensure we are acting on them?In Values and Music Education, esteemed author Estelle R. Jorgensen explores how values apply to the practice of music education. We may declare values, but they can be hard to see in action. Jorgensen examines nine quartets of related values and offers readers a roadmap for thinking constructively and critically about the values they hold. In doing so, she takes a broad view of both music and education while drawing on a wide sweep of multidisciplinary literature. Not only does Jorgensen demonstrate an analytical and dialectical philosophical approach to examining values, but she also seeks to show how theoretical and practical issues are interconnected. An important addition to the field of music education, Values and Music Education highlights values that have been forgotten or marginalized, underscores those that seem perennial, and illustrates howTrade Review"No contemporary philosopher of the arts and education can write with the depth of insight and the breadth of vision that Estelle R. Jorgensen can, as achieved in Values and Music Education."—Randall Everett Allsup, author of Remixing the Classroom"There are few scholars taking an iterative approach to their work, circling back to the primary ideas with greater depth, focus, and with the insight provided by time spent in the process of inquiry. . . . This is an approach that renders the manuscript both accessible and meaningful to music teachers who work daily with young people in classrooms and rehearsal halls."—Patrick K. Freer, author of TIPS: The First Weeks of Middle School ChorusTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Culture, Humanity, Transformation, and Value2. Artistry, Taste, Skill, and Style3. Reverence, Humility, Awe, and Spirituality4. Dignity, Dispassion, Restraint, and Discipline5. Love, Friendship, Desire, and Devotion6. Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, and Celebration7. Fidelity, Persistence, Patience, and Loyalty8. Curiosity, Imagination, Wonder, and Open-mindedness9. Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, and Mastery10. Justice, Equality, Fairness, and Inclusion11. Commonalities, Resonances, Applications, and DecisionsEpilogueNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisWhat values should form the foundation of music education? And once we decide on those values, how do we ensure we are acting on them?In Values and Music Education, esteemed author Estelle R. Jorgensen explores how values apply to the practice of music education. We may declare values, but they can be hard to see in action. Jorgensen examines nine quartets of related values and offers readers a roadmap for thinking constructively and critically about the values they hold. In doing so, she takes a broad view of both music and education while drawing on a wide sweep of multidisciplinary literature. Not only does Jorgensen demonstrate an analytical and dialectical philosophical approach to examining values, but she also seeks to show how theoretical and practical issues are interconnected. An important addition to the field of music education, Values and Music Education highlights values that have been forgotten or marginalized, underscores those that seem perennial, and illustrates howTrade Review"No contemporary philosopher of the arts and education can write with the depth of insight and the breadth of vision that Estelle R. Jorgensen can, as achieved in Values and Music Education."—Randall Everett Allsup, author of Remixing the Classroom"There are few scholars taking an iterative approach to their work, circling back to the primary ideas with greater depth, focus, and with the insight provided by time spent in the process of inquiry. . . . This is an approach that renders the manuscript both accessible and meaningful to music teachers who work daily with young people in classrooms and rehearsal halls."—Patrick K. Freer, author of TIPS: The First Weeks of Middle School ChorusTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Culture, Humanity, Transformation, and Value2. Artistry, Taste, Skill, and Style3. Reverence, Humility, Awe, and Spirituality4. Dignity, Dispassion, Restraint, and Discipline5. Love, Friendship, Desire, and Devotion6. Joy, Happiness, Pleasure, and Celebration7. Fidelity, Persistence, Patience, and Loyalty8. Curiosity, Imagination, Wonder, and Open-mindedness9. Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, and Mastery10. Justice, Equality, Fairness, and Inclusion11. Commonalities, Resonances, Applications, and DecisionsEpilogueNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisMusic and dyslexia is of particular interest for two reasons. Firstly, research suggests that music education can benefit young dyslexics as it helps them focus on auditory and motor timing skills and highlights the rhythms of language. Secondly, dyslexic musicians at a more advanced level face particular challenges such as sight-reading, written requirements of music examinations and extreme performance nerves. Thisis a sequel to the highly successful Music and Dyslexia: Opening New Doors, published in 2001.The field of dyslexiahas developed rapidly, particularly in the area of neuropsychology. Therefore this book focuses on these research advances, and draws out the aspects of music education that benefit young dyslexics. Thecontributors also discuss the problems that dyslexic musicians face, and several chapters are devoted to sight-reading and specific strategies that dyslexics can use to help them sight-read. The book offers practical techniques and strategies, to teachTrade Review"I recommend this humane, grounded and practical collection of essays to anyone with an interest in learning and teaching music." (Patoss Bulletin, November 2008) "A great read for specialist music teachers, advisory staff and anyone wanting to get a real feel for the difficulties faced by our children." (Children and Young People Now, July 2008)Table of ContentsForeword. List of Contributors. Preface. Section I: Tackling Problems. 1. Dyslexia and other developmental Differences (Tim Miles) 2. Things that can go wrong (Tim Miles) Section II: In and around the Classroom (Christine McRitchie Pratt) 4. Classroom Rhythm games for literacy support (Katie Overy) 5. Early Years: Deirdre Starts to Learn Piano (Olivia McCarth and Diana Ditchfield) 6. Winning Over the Reluctants (Christine McRitchie Pratt, Diana Ditchfield, Sheila Oglethorpe and John Westcombe) 7;. Can Music Lessons Help the Dyslexic Learner? (Sheila Oglethorpe) 8. Parallels Between the Teaching of Musical and Mathematical Notation (Tim Miles) 9. The Paper Work (Diana Ditchfield) 10. Sight-reading (Sheila Oglethorpe) 11. Sight-reading and Memory (Michael Lea) 12. Ten Top Tips and Thoughts (Nigel Clarke) 13. Can Computers Help? Matching the Inner with the Outer Ear (Adam Apostoli) Section III: Strategies and Success. 14. Positive Connections Across the Generations (Annemarie Sand John Westcombe) 15. Similarities and Differences in the Dyslexic Voice (Paula Bishop-Liebler) 16. Thirty-seven Oboists (Carolyn King) 17. Suzuki Benefits for Children with Dyslexia (Jenny Macmillan) 18. Dyslexia: No Problem (Diana Ditchfield) Section IV: Science takes Us Forward. 19. Insights from Brain Imaging (Katie Overy) 20. Music Reading: A Cognitive Neuroscience Approach (Lauren Stewart) Index.

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Book SynopsisPublished originally in 2001, the first edition of Music and Dyslexia shed light on the personal experiences of dyslexic musicians and music teachers who taught dyslexic students. The field has developed rapidly, particularly in the area of neuropsychology.Table of ContentsForeword. List of contributors. Preface. Section I. Tackling problems. 1. Dyslexia and Developmental differences (T. R. Miles). 2. Things that can go wrong (T.R. Miles). Section II. In and around the classroom. 3. In and around the classroom (Christine McRitchie Pratt). 4. Classroom rhythm games for literacy support (Katie Overy). 5. Early years: Deirdre starts to learn piano (Olivia McCarthy and Diana Ditchfield). 6. Winning over the reluctants (Christine McRitchie Pratt, Diana Ditchfield, Sheila Oglethorpe and John Westcombe). 7. Can music lessons help the dyslexic learner? (Sheila Oglethorpe). 8. Parallels between the teaching of musical and mathematical notation (Tim Miles). 9. The paperwork (Diana Ditchfield). 10. Sight-reading (Sheila Oglethorpe). 11. Sight-reading and memory (Michael Lea). 12. Ten top tips and thoughts (Nigel Clarke). 13. Can computers help? Matching the inner with the outer ear (Adam Apostoli). Section III. Strategies and successes. 14. Positive connections across the generations (Annemarie Sand and John Westcombe). 15. Similarities and differences in the dyslexic voice (Paula Bishop-Liebler). 16. Thirty-seven oboists (Carolyn King). 17. Suzuki benefits for children with dyslexia (Jenny Macmillan). 18. Dyslexia: no problem (Diana Ditchfield). Section IV. Science takes us forward. 19. Insights from brain imaging (Katie Overy). 20. Music reading: a cognitive neuroscience approach (Lauren Stewart). Index.

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Book SynopsisWHAT MAKES AN OPERA SINGER? And where in the making of a performance is the identity of the singer themselves? Linda Kitchen goes behind the scenes with prominent voices who have valuable insight about the world of opera, discussing what it means to be a performer, how they got into the profession and how who they are affects how they perform. Illustrated with photos of the artists in places that lend meaning to their lives by renowned photographer Nobby Clark.Trade ReviewAn intriguing and richly-detailed insight into the minds, routines, concerns and joys of being an opera singer. A must-read for all performers." - Martin Duncan, Opera and Theatre Director "Linda Kitchen has done a great job curating a fascinating insight into the professional lives of some of our best-loved singers and sure to be of interest to a next generation of young artists." - Lynne Dawson, Head of the School of Vocal Studies and Opera, Royal Northern College of Music.

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Book SynopsisWhat makes an opera singer?And where in the making of a performance is the identity of the singer themselves?Linda Kitchen goes behind the scenes with prominent voices who have valuable insight about the world of opera, discussing what it means to be a performer, how they got into the profession and how who they are affects how they perform.Illustrated with photos of the artists in places that lend meaning to their lives by renowned photographer Nobby Clark.Trade ReviewAn intriguing and richly-detailed insight into the minds, routines, concerns and joys of being an opera singer. A must-read for all performers." —Martin Duncan, Opera and Theatre Director"Linda Kitchen has done a great job curating a fascinating insight into the professional lives of some of our best-loved singers and sure to be of interest to a next generation of young artists." —Lynne Dawson, Head of the School of Vocal Studies and Opera, Royal Northern College of Music.Table of Contents Biographies - La favorite, Donizetti Prologue - Noises, Sounds & Sweet Airs, Nyman Act One ‘Shoving us from the jetty’ Scene One - Family background Scene Two - School days Scene Three - Defining moment Scene Four - Singing study Scene Five - Preparing Act Two ‘Carry on – it’s going very well’ Scene One - The unfolding Scene Two - Learning the score Scene Three - Warming up Scene Four - The feeling of singing Act Three ‘No good playing Mime as if you’re Brad Pitt’ Scene One - Character, text, drama Scene Two - Body work Scene Three - The essence Scene Four - Problems Scene Five - Humour Intermission - by Thomas Allen Act Four ‘Goodies and Baddies’ Scene One - People around you Scene Two - Composers Scene Three - Conductors Scene Four - Directors Scene Five - Designers Scene Six - Agents Scene Seven - Reviewing reviewers Act Five ‘Bowls of sushi on a conveyor belt’ Scene One - Changing paths Scene Two - Legacy Scene Three - Family Scene Four - Life beyond the job Scene Five - The future Scene Six - Advice Epilogue - Hänsel und Gretel, Humperdinck

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Book SynopsisProvides musical activities for improving fine and gross motor skills, muscle strength, and rhythmicity. These 25 therapist created Songames offer a world of developmental play activities. Plus, the 53 page companion booklet explains how to use music to enhance specific skills, provides a comprehensive list of resources, and triples the number of therapeutic ways to use the games!

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Book SynopsisDelphina Panness James is a celebrated musician who appeared on the BBC and Sky Television a self-taught musician, Grade 8 music theorist, composer, and performer. As well as a well-known Pan player, she also plays, Saxophone, Clarinet, Basson.

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Book SynopsisBecoming an Outstanding Music Teacher shows how music teachers can provide a curricular and co-curricular experience to inspire and engage students, deliver memorable music lessons, and give every child access to great music. Drawing on a decade of education research, this book focuses on the three facets of music teaching: performance, composition, and how to listen, understand, and explain.This practical book argues that the future of music teaching is best assured by filling classrooms with knowledge and with passion, by informing teaching through intentional use of good research, and by building effective relationships. Exploring what makes music teachers stand out, as well as that which links them with all other teachers, this book covers a vital and diverse range of lesson ideas and practical guidance, including: Teaching music through composition Making the most of the rehearsal room and directing an ensemble How to make best use of classroom time Setting goals, assessment, deliberate practice, and feedback Mastery in music Encouraging all music teachers to reflect upon and develop their craft, this text is essential reading for both newly qualified and experienced music teachers alike.Table of Contents1 The best job in the world? 2 How music works 3 Musical curriculums 4 Mastery in music 5 What does a great music teacher do? 6 Teaching music 7 Knowledge, assessment, and feedback 8 Composing in the lower school 9 Composing in the upper school 10 Performing 11 The best job in the world?Acknowledgements

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