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Robinson, Russell: Middle School Singers-Turning Their Energy..(DVD)

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This extraordinary DVD is packed with ideas and techniques especially for middle school and junior high choral directors, or for choral music education students. Filmed both during a convention appearance and in a classroom, Dr. Russell Robinson (along with a demonstration choir from Eisenhower Middle School, FL) shows us new and tried-and-true ways to make young and developing singers look and sound better. Learn how to take your singers' energy and put it to great use!
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Format: DVD
Year Released/Length: 2007 / 60:00
Published/Distributed By: Alfred Publishing
Style/Genre: Choral/instructional
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Contents/Track Listing:
Introduction
Live Workshop with Teachers and Demonstration Choir
Teaching Middle School Chorus
Uniqueness of This Age Group
Middle School Boys and "Uncertain" Singers
Appropriate Literature and Voicings
Attention Spans
Discipline and Accurate Reinforcement
Rehearsal Techniques with Demonstration Choir
Warm-Ups
"Sing We And Chant It" - Buy the sheet music
"Shenandoah"

On-Site Rehearsal With Eisenhower Middle School
Five Parts to a Warm-Up
Warming Down with the "oo" Vowel
Warming Up with Other Vowels
Diction Exercise
Chordal Warm-Up
Thoughts on the Pre-Performance Warm-Up
Pre-Performance Warm-Up for "Sing We and Chant It"
Performance of "Sing We and Chant It"
Closing Comments
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About Dr. Russell Robinson:
Dr. Russell L. Robinson has been on the faculty at the University of Florida since 1984, where he is Professor of Music and Area Head of Music Education, and teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in choral music and music education. Highly in demand, he has made over 300 appearances as a conductor and clinician at festivals, workshops, and conventions throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. Dr. Robinson is a published author, composer and arranger with numerous publications in print, including choral compositions, arrangements, articles, books and DVDs.