Choral Resources
All Salvation Army publications are available directly from the Supplies and Purchasing Department. Many of them are also available through jwpepper.com, as are the non-army publications. Jwpepper accounts are very easy for a corps to set up.
Salvation Army Publications
Children's Praise
This vocal series is perfect for Singing Companies. Contains unison and two part arrangements. Comes with accompaniment CD. This is now FREE, and available for download.
Sing to the Lord
Children's Voice Series and Mixed Voice Series
This is an excellent series for junior choirs and songsters. Accompaniment CD available for volumes 10 and up.
Sing Praise
Adult choral series in three parts (SAB). Designed for choirs with limited vocal range and easy to moderate difficulty levels. A very useful publication for corps songsters! CD of accompaniment is available.
Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs
Gospel and contemporary vocal settings for all ages! 1 and 2 part choral settings for any choral group. CD of accompaniment is available.
Vocal Training (Print)
by Timothy Seelig. This best-selling vocal warm-up book is now in its second edition. It has wowed music educators and choral directors alike with its entertaining yet practical approach.
Evoking Sound: Complete Series
This book series offers comprehensive insights into choral conducting, rehearsal, warm-up’s, and technique.
Evoking Sound: Warm Ups
Sabine Horstmann- GIA Publications
Great tool for leaders. This innovative approach is a collection of warm-ups, exercises, posture, breathing, diction, and suggestions for planning your choir's warm-up.
Sing Legato
Kenneth Jennings - Neil A Kjos Music Co
Unique studies perfect for vocal training. Teaches basic aspects of singing such as intervals, diction, dynamics, and ear training. This method teaches the techniques through songs written for that purpose. Examples are Sing Legato, Staccato is Short, The Third Comes in Two Sizes, etc.
(PDF) Children's Choral Guide
By Priscilla Burgmayer. A must-read for Singing Company Leaders! This is a Step-by-step guide to preparing and running rehearsals, doing warmups, and further resources. Free download!
Canons, Songs, and Blessings
Helen and John Kemp - Choristers Guild
Enjoyable resource to introduce part singing through sacred, classical, folk, and "nonsense" rounds.
Melodia
Samuel Cole & Leo Lewis - Theodore Presser Co.
A time honored sight-singing book for youth and adults.
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book
Russell Robinson & Jay Althouse - Alfred Music Publishing
Great book for leaders, full of handy information. A virtual "Everything you ever wanted to know about warm-ups."
Vocal Training (Video)
Robert Shaw: Preparing a Masterpiece
The renowned Robert Shaw does a series of workshops and performances. A must-see masterclass in choral training.
An in-depth look at James Jordan’s Evoking Sound series.
Daily Workout for a Beautiful Voice
Charlotte Adams- Santa Barbara Music Publishing
Vocal exercises designed to free the voice without intimidating the singer. Includes a booklet notating all exercises. Designed for teens, but also works well with children.
A series of excellent warm-ups for choir taken from “The Perfect Blend” publication.
Other Publications
The Chorister
A bi-monthly publication for conductors of children's choirs designed to "nurture the spiritual growth of children and youth through music." Includes helpful articles, loads of great ideas, resources for worship, samples of new octavos, as well as a calendar of events. Become a member of the Choristers Guild to receive this publication.