Sing and Shine On!
An Innovative Guide to Leading Multicultural Song
By Nick Page
ISBN 0-937203-95-5 Book $20
Nick Page (composer, conductor, music educator and song leader)
lives and breathes a philosophy of musical and cultural inclusion.
Every song he selects for his "Power Singing" workshops bears the
hallmark of his approach: energy and power. He teaches the melodies
bit by bit to audiences comprised of both avid and reluctant singers
of all ages. Before he is done, they are unified in voice and heart,
rolling in harmonies, true believers in the power of music to intensify
the bonds of the human community. How does he do it?
Sing and Shine On! is the guide to Nick's process and philosophy.
Using simple, clear and heartfelt language, Nick explains song leading
from three perspectives: What is the power of singing? How do we
select and teach powerful songs from around the world? Why is it
so important to bring people together through song?
This is an inspiring, hands-on guide that is also a collection
of wonderful songs from several cultures. You will absorb Nick's
intense love for group singing and his approach to making it a successful,
joyful experience for all. Sing and Shine On! is crammed with practical
suggestions to make song leading easier and more effective. It takes
the mystery out of why some songs work and some fall flat.
Part One:
Focuses on why singing is powerful, how we can all sing with power,
and the links between music and learning.
Part Two:
Looks at how to teach songs. It includes several strategies for
finding and teaching powerful songs; working with the power of a
song's tradition; making songs more exciting; troubleshooting; and
creating the singing celebration.
Part Three:
Explores why music is necessary. Nick offers 65 reasons why singing
should be central to education and to life. Three appendices feature
tools and supplies to help you teach songs, powerful song suggestions
with sources and age recommendations and a resource guide and bibliography.
Throughout the book you'll find copy-OK musical transcriptions of
20 songs and at the end, you'll find a special section of more songs
for group singing.
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