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Books and Websites/Apps
Books and Websites/Apps
Books
A Cappella Warm-Ups for Pop and Jazz Choirs by Deke Sharon and J.D. Frizzell
Blues Scatitudes by Bob Stoloff
The Complete Guide to Teaching Vocal Jazz by Steve Zegree
Experiencing Jazz by Richard J. Lawn and Justin G. Binek
Jazz Piano Handbook by Michele Weir
Jazz Singer’s Handbook by Michele Weir
Jazz Theory for Choral Musicians by Jed Scott
The Real Book/Fake Book (multiple volumes and editions)
Jazz Warm-Ups and Vocalises by Gary Walth
The Modern Musician’s Guide to Music Theory and Composition by David von Kampen
Recipes for Soloing Over Jazz Standards by Bob Stoloff
Rhythmania by Bob Stoloff
Rehearsing the Vocal Jazz Ensemble by Daniel Gregerman
Scat! by Bob Stoloff
Vocal Improvisation by Bob Stoloff
Vocal Improvisation by Michele Weir
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble by Paris Rutherford
Vocal Jazz Improvisation by Darmon Meader
Vocal Jazz Technique: The Mixing Table Model by Katrien Van Opstal (author), Vanessa Matthys & Dr. Justin Binek (Contributors)
Websites/Apps
iRealPro - Music Book, Backing tracks, and chord charts app
Scatability - Practice app for scat singing
MichMusic - Education and resources for developing singers, pianists, teachers, and vocal groups
MusicHabit - Courses/ Workshops/ Lessons for Jazz Singers, Pianists & Vocal Groups
MusicMap - Interactive music genre website with descriptions and audio links
Articles from Professional Organizations
Articles from Professional Organizations
American Choral Directors Association
If I Don’t Scat Sing, How Can I Teach It? Strategies to Help Directors Demystify Vocal Improvisation in the Jazz Choir Setting by Justin Binek
Gunnar Reynir Sveinsson: Jazz-Influenced Choral Music by Sarin Williams
Building Vocal Technique and Aural Acuity in the Vocal Jazz Ensemble by Leila Heil and Ron McCurdy
Pedagogy for the Jazz Singer by Diana Spradling and Justin Binek
The Collegiate Vocal Jazz Ensemble: A Foundational History by Gregory Amerind
The Scat Singing Dialect: An Introduction to Vocal Improvisation by Michele Weir
The Choral Music Teacher as Artist: Vocal Jazz and Improvisation as Expressions of Artistry by Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman
Starting a Vocal Jazz Ensemble by Roger Emerson
What is the Best Vocal Jazz Repertoire? Preliminary Results are In! by Patrice Madura
What is the Best Vocal Jazz Repertoire? by Patrice Madura
A Template for Comprehensive Learning of Vocal Jazz Repertoire by Kirk Marcy
ChorTeach Vol. 2, Issue 3 - Spring 2010
Sing, Sing, Sing With a Swing – Jazzing Up Community Choirs by Stephanie Austin Leston
A Definition of the Vocal Jazz Group: An Ensemble of Solo Singers, One-on-a-Mic by Diana Spradling
The Revival of an Early “Crossover” Masterwork: Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concerts by Thomas Lloyd
Through the Eyes of a Ten-Year-Old: Taking a Look at Elementary Vocal Jazz by Natalie Wilson
Re-Charging Your Vocal Jazz Battery by Kirk Marcy
Vocal Jazz: Is your Ensemble Creative or Re-creative? by Kirk Marcy
Middle School Vocal Jazz, Where Do you Start? by Laurie Cappello
A Comprehensive List of A Cappella Vocal Jazz/Pop Octavos in Print by Dan Schwartz
Pedagogy and Vocal Jazz by Diana R. Spradling
Vocal Jazz in Your Classroom by Kathy Bergwell and Gary Fiscus
Vocal Jazz for Your Choir – Here’s How by Doug Anderson
Jazz Education Network
Effective Vocal Improvisation by Justin Binek
Rehearsing Vocal Ens. After COVID-19 Panel Discussion with vocal music educators John Stafford, Andrew Dahan, Christine Guter, Jennifer Barnes, & Dan Gregerman
The Balancing Act: Balancing the Professional & The Personal Presented by the New York Voices with Kim Nazarian, Peter Eldridge, Darmon Meader, & Lauren Kinhan
Jazz Conducting by Todd Stoll
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