| Comment: Re: Which hand should I hold the baton in? | Frank DeMiero | September 28, 2011 |
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Every child has so much music and creativity inside them. I is always a thrill when we allow them to share it. Blessings to the parents who made this video and shared it with us all!
Frank DeMiero
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| Comment: Re: A capella suggestions for good high school choir | Frank DeMiero | December 30, 2010 |
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A cappella suggestions all published by Sound Music Publications
(This is a short partial list- for more information go to www.smpjazz.com)
Popular Music:
Kirby Shaw - Am I Blue
Jacques Rizzo - Beautiful Dreamer
Matt Falker - Comes Love
Dave Barduhn - For All We Know
Anita Kerr - Hap... |
| Comment: Re: Seeking pop/jazz rendition of Christmas Carols | Frank DeMiero | November 22, 2010 |
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Check Sound Music Publicatons: Great charts that are unique.
All Through The Night- Peter Taylor
Carol of The Drums - Very hip, it will become a yearly favorite- Dave Barduhn
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen-Very hip, open sections for solos-Dave Barduhn
O Holy Night- with a latin beat, one of ... |
| Comment: Re: The Best not-so-well-known major works | Frank DeMiero | November 22, 2010 |
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The best:
Luigi Cherubini's Requiem Mass In C MInor
Dies irae is one of the most powerful movements in any major work.
Stongly recommended.
Frank DeMiero
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| Comment: Re: Help - VERY small ensemble (6 students) 9-12th grade - Christmas music needed | Frank DeMiero | October 26, 2010 |
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Diana:
I have several wonderful selections that are easy and wonderful:
1. A Boy Was Born On Christmas-Anita Kerr (four part and easy)
2. Christmas Bells - Michael Kissinger very easy and absolutely beautiful.
3. Hosanna To The King - Michael Kissinger very easy and perfect for your group
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| Comment: Re: What books have helped you the most as a choral director? | Frank DeMiero | October 25, 2010 |
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Dear Pamela:
Your question is intriguing. For those of us who love to learn and grow, my guess is the list of books will pertain to what we are reading now.
The following list of books are those I have been reading or am presently reading. The James Jordan books have been most helpful, especia... |
| Comment: Re: Upbeat choral music for Community Choir | Frank DeMiero | October 24, 2010 |
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A Cappella:
He's Got the Whole World In His Hands-Jennifer Barnes
Accompanied:
An American Trilogy - Jacques Rizzo
Praise His Name - Anita Kerr
Sign On For Freedom - Jason Heald
Sing With Joy A New Song - Dean Estabrook
Amazing Grace - Norm Wallen
Get On Board - Dan Davison
Gonna ... |
| Comment: Re: Speechless Rehearsal demonstration video, part 1, on YouTube | Frank DeMiero | October 16, 2010 |
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Alan:
Not often enough do we share our appreciation of an inspirational moment with others. Your YouTube is exemplary. So much is being learned in your room of music.
This whole process of getting our singers to learn to learn is such an exciting and engaging process. What you are doing is so ... |
| Comment: Re: Your all time favorite SSA piece | Frank DeMiero | September 16, 2010 |
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SSAA Favorite!
Smooth Talker - Sonja Sarr    This hard-driving blues chart features an open solo section with vocal backgrounds and a big four-part ensemble chorus. The 12/8 feel sets the mood for a true blues feel. If you have a good blues singer, this is the song you have been looking f... |
| Comment: Re: Latin style winter pieces? | Frank DeMiero | September 6, 2010 |
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Christopher:
Please check one more time. You should now hear O Holy Night when you open up the site. process:
1. www.smpjazz.com
2. double click on Catalog by Grouping
3. The second page will come up. go to the second coloum where ist says Stylies.
4. Click on Latin under the Styles ca... |
| Comment: Re: Starting high school extracurricular choir | Frank DeMiero | September 6, 2010 |
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Success is critical! Develop a solid curriculum that is inclusive, that has substance, and is really fun. Student will join if there is something worth while, something they see will help them and they will benefit from by being members.
My suggestions:
I. Start at 7:10 am
2 Tuesday, Wednesd... |
| Comment: Re: Starting high school extracurricular choir | Frank DeMiero | September 6, 2010 |
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Music:
Regina Coeli-Mozart
A John Rutter selection or two
Come To Me-Kissinger - Sound Music Publications-www.smpjazz.com
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Do a couple holiday selection Including:
O Holy Night by Jason Olson-Sound Music Publications-www.smpjazz.com
Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town- Sound Music Public... |
| Comment: Re: Latin style winter pieces? | Frank DeMiero | September 5, 2010 |
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The finest latin style chart I have ever heard is by Jason Olson, an amazing young writer.
Listen to it, it truly will be a yearly fav to do.
Sound Music Publications; www.smpjazz.com
Go to Catalog by Grouping then go to Styles and Latin. In the left hand corner of the site you will see Char... |
| Comment: Re: Easy 2 part song rep suggestions needed! | Frank DeMiero | September 5, 2010 |
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Boy do I have a fantastic deal for you....Sound Music Publications has two sets of selections that are two part and really fun. In this case, two part swings and the kids did the music.
We encouraged the finest arrangers tp produce this music and they include Ken Kraintz, Vijay Singh, Natalie Wi... |
| Comment: Re: Need a HOT junior high pop piece! | Frank DeMiero | August 31, 2010 |
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Check out Everybody Wants To Be A Cat:   www.smpjazz.com  Sound Music Publications
This is a fun chart by Jennifer Barnes
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Check out Get On Board; www.smpjazz.com  Sound Music Publications
Dan Davison is one of the best writers for middle/junior high school in the business.
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| Comment: Re: SSAA or SSA vocal jazz | Frank DeMiero | August 25, 2010 |
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Sound Music Publications www.smpjazz.com  Vocal Jazz for all voicings including SSAA and SSA.
You will find arrangements by Kirby Shaw, Dave Cross, Dan Davison, Sonja Sarr, Jennifer Barnes, Ken Kraintz, Matt Falker, Chris Buzzelli,Kirk Marcy. These charts are tried and true, easy to read, f... |
| Comment: Re: Quality Public Domain Music for Community Choir Holiday Concert | Frank DeMiero | August 22, 2010 |
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Danielle:
I have been where you are so many times in my musical career and there was always someone who helped me. I believe Choral folks are some of the most caring, considerate and kind people on this earth. It's like they have known you for years.
So, I would like to help you, too.
I have... |
| Comment: Re: Need a HOT junior high pop piece! | Frank DeMiero | August 17, 2010 |
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Please take a look and listen to the following suggestions for Middle School choir:
Sound Music Publications:
Down At Smoky Joes: SAB, lots of fun and a great way to get your students cooking!
Ev'rybody Wants To Be A Cat: SAB, very popular and the students will love it.
Saturday Night: Lat... |
| Comment: Re: All State Conductors | Frank DeMiero | August 16, 2010 |
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I would like to add a couple of wonderful folks to this list. I woul say the important aspect of a great guest conductor is their ability to inspire during the rehearsals. The rehearsals need to be fun filled, enlightening, and energized. If the rehearsal are inspiring the performances will be.
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| Comment: Re: SAB finale number? | Frank DeMiero | August 14, 2010 |
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Check the selection of songs on the Sound Music Publishing Website: www.smpjazz.com
Here are a couple of great suggestions;
Down At Smoky Joe's-Ken Kraintz
Down St. Thomas Way-Dave Cazier
It's What Love Is All About-Frank DeMiero
Straighten Up and Fly Right-Jacques Rizzo
What Is This T... |
| Comment: Re: Repertoire for my SSA choir - I need your suggestions and ideas please! | Frank DeMiero | August 4, 2010 |
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Please check Sound Music Publications www.smpjazz.com
A couple of general suggestions, Dave Cross has had some of the finest woman's groups I have ever heard, both in high school and college. Anything he has arranged or composed is going to be good.
1. A Real Swingin' Affair -Dave Cross ... |
| Comment: Re: Spanish Show choir Songs | Frank DeMiero | July 23, 2010 |
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Listen to Bailemos. It is the song you are looking for. Sound Music Publications SMP04-032Â Â Â Â Â www.smpjazz.com
All in Spanish, the song relates to dancing, having a party and just having fun.
Cheers,
Frank |
| Comment: Re: Loaning music-the policy? | Frank DeMiero | July 22, 2010 |
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Philip:
You are so very right on many accounts but you should not jump to conclusions on others. All of the facts I shared with folks related to the normal publishing process not the Sound Music Publication program.
Do you know what the Sound Music Publications percentages are for our writer... |
| Comment: Re: Loaning music-the policy? | Frank DeMiero | July 22, 2010 |
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I would like to through a bit of common sense into this mix of suggestions concerning "borrowing" or loaning choral music.
A scenario: You have just composed a choral selection, put in... |
| Comment: Re: Holiday choral music for Middle School | Frank DeMiero | July 19, 2010 |
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Check the following Holiday selections on the Sound Music Publications site: www.smpjazz.com
1. Christmas Bells SATBÂ very easy and wonderfully unique
2. Hosanna To The King features strong SA voices while the boys provide rhythmic drumming sounds.. easy and effective.
3. Merry Christmas Mo... |
| Comment: Re: Mass work for SATB High School Choir | Frank DeMiero | June 12, 2010 |
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It is very accessible with the Kyrie in SAB and most of the remainder of the mass in SATB. The orchestra par... |
| Comment: Re: Any other Choral Workshops in July? | Frank DeMiero | June 9, 2010 |
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The Iowa Choral Directors Association is sponsoring a fantatstic week of chcoral music. I want to extend my congratulation to all of the folks who are involved in this event. It is very impressive and without question one of the primier choral gatherings of the summer. I strongly recommend it to th... |
| Comment: Re: Middle School Graduation Songs | Frank DeMiero | June 4, 2010 |
| The text is so important for graduation ceremonies. I would like to suggest the following:
Heroes -SAB Jason Heald
For All We Know We May Never Meet Again - SATB arr. Dave Barduhn
Although, this is an a cappella chart, it would be easy to put a piano accompaniement with it.
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| Comment: Re: Veteran's Day | Frank DeMiero | June 4, 2010 |
| Mark:
Good to hear from you. My email address: Frank@smpjazz.com
Email me and I will explain the process. I am glad you like the chart.
Cheers
Frank
Ciao |
| Comment: Re: Veteran's Day | Frank DeMiero | June 3, 2010 |
| Sound Music Publications www.smpjazz.com
listen to Heroes... it is perfect for Vetrans day.
Frank DeMiero |
| Comment: Re: Looking for music for a program about our country | Frank DeMiero | June 1, 2010 |
| I would like you to consider the following: www.smpjazz.com
America, The Beautiful         (Ray Charles version. arranged by Kirk Marcy)
The Star Spangled Banner    (Most profound and dynamic arrangement by Dave Barduhn)
Heroes                             ... |
| Comment: Re: Advice sought for starting extra-curr. HS guy's group | Frank DeMiero | May 27, 2010 |
| DO IT!
Frank DeMiero
PS... 1, Guys like to sing with guys, 2. Guys sound good. 3. People love hearing guys sing. 4. There all kinds of music for guys voices, start with easy music that is fun. 5. Yo will recruite more boys for you program than you will ever believe. 6. Have the group sing for an ... |
| Comment: Re: Gospel/spiritual | Frank DeMiero | May 27, 2010 |
| Neil:
Please check: www.smpjazz.com
You will find wonderful gospel selections. You wil be able to hear them and see some of the score.
Suggestions:
1. Dry Bones                                  Jacques Rizzo
2. Get On Board                     ... |
| Comment: Re: Songs for Baccalaureate Services | Frank DeMiero | May 27, 2010 |
| Baccalaureate: Today the music for Baccalaureate can cover many meanings; heroic, patriotic, faith orientation, possitive and uplifting, etc
I would like to suggestion: Sound Music Publications  www.smpjazz.com
1. Heroes                              Jason Heald
2.... |
| Comment: Re: Is it legal/fair | Frank DeMiero | May 27, 2010 |
| Mark:
The real problem here is the block scheduling. I was an administrator in educatio for over 24 years, I have observed so many "quick fixes" in education and of course they are all good ideas, good ideas as long as you have great teachers making them work. The block scheduling program started ... |
| Comment: Re: "American Music" | Frank DeMiero | May 25, 2010 |
| Check the following, you can hear most of these charts. and can see an example of all of them. www.smpjazz.com. Sound Music Publications
The Rhythm of Love                  TTBB  Doo Wop
Wallkin' My Baby Back Home    TTBB  Jazz
Centerpiece               Â... |
| Comment: Re: K-3 chorus repertoire help? | Frank DeMiero | May 22, 2010 |
| Check out the music for elementary level students on the Sound Music Publications Website:
www.smpjazz.com
There are two packets of music specifically for elementary students. You will be able to hear several of the selections.
Cheers,
Frank |
| Comment: Re: Your Top 10 favorite living composers (someone commission-able) | Frank DeMiero | May 20, 2010 |
| This is an interesting question and one I have thought about for some time. I would like to open the thought process up a bit and address an extension of the most important living composers. Here are a few composers/arrangers whom I believe helpe create the choral sound we so enjoy today: (No specia... |
| Comment: Re: Calling All Composers | Frank DeMiero | May 18, 2010 |
| Clay:
I, too, conduct a community chorale. We started with about 30 members and now have over 110 enthusiastic singers that meet every Tuesday evening. The Sno-King Community Chorale has a wonderful Website, please check us out: Sno-KIngchorale.org
Also, I am a publisher. Sound Music Publications of... |
| Comment: Re: middle school repertoire? | Frank DeMiero | May 10, 2010 |
| There are several writers who understand the middle school voice. I publish a number of fine charts writen specifically for middle school voices. Dan Davison is a middle school educator. His music is absolutely fabulous. Of course, Kirby Shaw has music that is perfect for middles school voices, too.... |
| Comment: Re: 6th grade choir retention concerns | Frank DeMiero | May 7, 2010 |
| One aspect of retention, 6th graders have one of shortest attention spans of all grade levels. There is an apparent AD problem with this age that eventially goes away with most students. So, pacing the rehearsals, developing all kinds of performance opportunities and remember what performance may me... |
| Comment: Re: pieces all HS kids should "know" | Frank DeMiero | May 6, 2010 |
| I have been impressed with the quality of literature recommendations.
I was so fortunate to have had a mentor, Dr. Ralph Manzo, who was a choral literature finatic. As a junior in college, I signed up and took his choral literature class one summer for graduates. I still call on the music we sight ... |
| Comment: Re: pieces all HS kids should "know" | Frank DeMiero | May 6, 2010 |
| Randall Thompson         Alleluia, Frostiana
Stanley Glarum              Beatitudes  Â
F Melius Christiansen     Anything
Brahms              How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place
Bach                Chorales, oh ... |
| Comment: Re: 6th Grade Repertoire that isn't boring for them. | Frank DeMiero | April 30, 2010 |
| Check this Website: www. smpjazz.com Sound Music Publications publishes several wonderful choral selections for 6th grade choirs.
Frank
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| Comment: Re: gospels and spirituals for SSA | Frank DeMiero | April 30, 2010 |
| Sound Music Publications has a number of Gospel selections for women's voices:
    1. Gonna Build A Mountain              by Kirby Shaw
    2. I'm Going On Home                     by Dee Daniels
    3. Muddy Waters (blues)          Â... |
| Comment: Re: Crud, I'm in the"B" choir now! | Frank DeMiero | April 10, 2010 |
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I taught at the high school level for 9 years. No matter what anyone says, the "B" choir situation is real and concerning. I gravitated to the following and it worked beautifully, at least for me.
I taught in a three year school of about1100 students and had five choirs:
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Men's and Women's ... |
| Comment: Re: Thoughts on Karl Jenkins' "The Armed Man" | Frank DeMiero | March 27, 2010 |
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]]>I conduct the Sno-King Community Chorale in Edmonds, Washington. We just finished performing Karl Jenkins' The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. It is profound and perhaps one of the more important works published in recent years. Using the accompanying DVD is essential. It continues to be expensiv... |
| Comment: Re: Standards | Frank DeMiero | March 20, 2010 |
| This is a wonderul challenge for us all.
So much of what we usually think are the standards depends on where we went to college, the kinds of groups we sang in and the directors we worked with.
So, What I did was to visit a number of college here in the Pacific Northwest. I found about 10 colleges... |
| Comment: Re: What is your favorite???? | Frank DeMiero | March 15, 2010 |
| Silent Night    arranged by Anita Kerr   published by Sound Music Publications:www.smpjazz.com   listen to it, it is amazing.
Frank |
| Comment: Re: Help with starting a show choir | Frank DeMiero | March 15, 2010 |
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John, as usual, brings up several interesting and important points to consider with regards to popular music. I have the utmost respect for his opinions. They are based on experience and wisdom. So many folks who seem to have an aversion to including Jazz in their choral curriculum are ... |
