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Book SynopsisFrom 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. In So You Want to Sing A Cappella, Deke Sharon combines historical context and a comprehensive look at the a cappella community with a detailed discussion of vocal techniques, rehearsal practices, and live audio support needed to sing great a cappella. Additional contributed chapters examine singing and voice science, vocal health, vocal percussion, and audio technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and each book features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
Trade ReviewDeke Sharon brings his infectious, you-can-do-it-too attitude to So You Want to Sing A Cappella. (And who doesn't?!) A cappella literally means ‘in the style of the chapel,’ but Deke teaches in the style of awesome.— -- Mickey Rapkin, Mickey Rapkin, author of the book Pitch Perfect
Deke Sharon is one of the founding fathers of contemporary a cappella, immersed in the cultivation and advancement of this beautiful art form. Needless to say, if you love a cappella, this book is a must-have. -- Avi Kaplan, Pentatonix
Deke Sharon's exhaustive knowledge and tireless championship have helped a cappella reach unprecedented audiences. His eyewitness account of the birth of contemporary a cappella and his unique involvement in its emergence make for a groundbreaking book. -- Scott Leonard, Rockapella
This is a treasure trove for anyone serious about singing a cappella. Deke is the godfather and here he brings together a rich repository of expertise and useful information applicable to everyone from the casual singer to the professional. This is a must-have book to add to your library. -- Gareth Malone, BBC's The Choir, Pitch Battle
Deke Sharon is a great steward of a cappella and tireless champion of lifting others. Whenever he's got a project coming up or out, I'm standing in line. -- Claude McKnight, Take 6
". . . the book is a compelling argument for how singing reaffirms the importance everyone possesses, both within an ensemble and in society." * Classical Singer Magazine *
Table of ContentsWho – The Styles and Groups That Set the Stage for Contemporary A Cappella Chapter 1 – Precontemporary A Cappella Chapter 2 – Contemporary A Cappella: A Personal History What – The Original and Most Powerful Instrument: The Human Voice Chapter 3a – Singing and Voice Science, Scott McCoy Chapter 3b – Anatomy of an A Cappella Group Chapter 4a – Vocal Health for the A Cappella Singer, Wendy LeBorgne Chapter 4b – A Cappella Group Health How – Contemporary A Cappella’s Extended Vocal Techniques and Practices Chapter 5 – Vocal Techniques and Vocal Instruments Chapter 6 – Vocal Percussion for Everyone, Kari Francis Chapter 7 – Blend Chapter 8 – Rehearsal Techniques Chapter 9 – Using Audio Enhancement Technology, Matthew Edwards Chapter 10 – A Cappella Audio Tech, Tony Huerta When – Sing for Your Life: A Cappella Ensembles for All Ages Chapter 11 – Scholastic A Cappella Chapter 12 – Professional A Cappella Chapter 13 – Recreational A Cappella Where – Careers: Opportunities for Full and Part-Time Employment in A Cappella Chapter 14 – In the Theater Chapter 15 – In the Recording Studio Chapter 16 – In the Rehearsal Room Chapter 17 – Behind the Scenes Why – The Reason A Cappella Matters Chapter 18 – Harmony through Harmony Chapter 19 – Conclusion
