Sight Singing is Fun... Okay, learning to read music takes time and effort - but when you break it down into small, simple activities, include visual play-based music games and cheer your young singers to victory - It can be a fun part of a voice lesson. And your students will become sight singing superheroes in no time!Sight Singing Superhero Activities: * tonic Sol-fa (moveable DO)* note naming drills* rhythm reading (clapping & counting)* interval identification* 2-bar sight singing drills* note name and moveable DO flashcards (for fun games and activities)"We started the sight singing last week. Lots of kids had success immediately! And....they had fun!" P. Parker Schafer

The Evolving Singing Voice: Changes Across the Lifespan examines how the human vocal instrument transforms from infancy through old age. Synthesis of this unique and comprehensive approach is beneficial to singers, voice teachers, and voice professionals across a broad spectrum of ages. At every age, vocal function is dependent upon how the body is progressively and constantly changing. The Evolving Singing Voice discusses these changes and their direct impact on the singing voice. A deeper understanding of chronological development offers a "lifetime perspective" for optimal, realistic potential at every age. With the information available in The Evolving Singing Voice, singers and voice pedagogues can begin to see logical and useful correlations between age, vocal function, and vocal expectations over the course of an individual's singing life. Key Features Coverage of respiration, vibration, resonation, and expectations for each stage of lifePractical, age-related exercises and concepts"Vocal Bundles" to encourage self-evaluation and improve vocal facility. Each bundle includes:Sign of the Vocal AgeTechnical Issue or Normal Age-Related IssueExerciseMindful Concept5 day Mini-Challenge consideration

As a proud member of the group known as Vision, Kevin Jason (Bolt) seeks to build a world of equality and justice for all. To do that, he and his fellow Visionists must rescue their captured leader from the government, who hold him captive in a secret facility. But doubt plagues Kevin, not helped by his amnesia, which makes it difficult for him to remember anything that happened in the past. And when Kevin starts to question his memories, he finds himself embarking on a journey that will take him in a direction that will change his life forever. Some people in Vision, however, don't want him knowing the truth. Now Kevin must find out the truth about Vision and his memory before it is too late. KEYWORDS: superhero action fiction, superhero fantasy, superhero fiction novel, superhero science fiction, superhero scifi, superhero young adult, superhero city, superhero books, superhero action, superhero books for kids, superheroes, cool superheroes, action adventure books, superhero action adventure books, action adventure fiction, superhero action adventure fiction, young adult action adventure, action adventure young adult

The FULL VOICE(R) Workbooks have been researched and developed for the young vocal student. Every workbook includes technical exercises, music theory, rhythm reading, ear-training, sight singing, performance assessments and MORE! FULL VOICE WORKBOOKS are a comprehensive, all-in-one musical supplement for your repertoire studies. "My books arrived! Starting my kiddos next week. I am a 35-year veteran teacher and I wish I had written these. Bravo and thank you!" K. Lollar, Odessa, TX "...Since incorporating Full Voice curriculum and suggested repertoire in our school, our retention of vocal students has more than doubled! The students love the lesson plans, weekly worksheets, the warm-ups and sight reading. Full Voice makes voice lessons fun!" Rachael Richter, Director Gulf Breeze School of Music, Florida. FULL VOICE(R) Introductory level was specifically developed for young students ages 6-8 who are new to music lessons. This level is a perfect fit for private voice lessons and Introductory small group vocal classes. This level includes: introduction to tonic sol-fa introduction to reading and writing notes clapping and counting basic rhythms singing steps and skips

Now in its Fourth Edition, A New Approach to Sight Singing continues to lead the pack with its innovative and class-tested method of teaching the four-semester sight singing sequence. The authors "new approach" places the act of singing melodies at sight within the context of musicianship as a whole.

'Superhero Syndrome' is a heroic romantic horror that is centered in Freeport, New York. A village on the south shore of Long Island. Robert Smith, a 27 year old man who works behind the customer service counter of a local grocery store 'Cheep prices' is immensely depressed of his life. Although he passionately hates his job, after 8 years he still could not find the motivation to get up, search for better opportunity, and leave. He was trapped, and he knew that he only had himself to blame. As a result it was a direct link to his failing love life, or more appropriate non existent. Robert's life changes when he meets Destiny Williams, a middle aged beautiful customer who unexpectedly shows interest in him beyond a friendship. Initially everything about her is perfect as he gets the privilege to know her more as a person. Finally a girlfriend in his life after over a year layoff. She was too good to be true until...the day they shared the ultimate moment of intimacy with each other. Instantly he became very ill, near to death. It took him a few days to recover, but when he did he realized that it was not just a simple recovery, it was much more. All of a sudden he now possessed a series of mysterious supernatural abilities that leads him to a new friend that becomes his biggest inspiration, and also him learning that Destiny is not a ordinary woman. While experimenting, and using his abilities for his own entertainment, Robert quickly learns that his gifts are not only for play when his youngest brother Carter is endangered, followed by a string of unfortunate events that ultimately hits the White House. Not only must he protect his family, but he also takes it upon himself to save America from an immoral Eric Webb aka Jinteen, the former defamed governor of New York State, who uses his empire of followers, 'Eye for an eye' to overthrow the United States government. Exploring Destiny's dark past Robert learns that he's part of an intricate love triangle, and it's up to him to determine the fate. In his journey to prevent 'Eye for an eye' from spreading across the globe Robert learns the hard way that "you can't be a superhero to others until you become a superhero to yourself'."

With the help of his fellow superhero friends, Spider-Man chases villains throughout the city in this Pre-K leveled reader perfect for little superhero fans, featuring picture reading, word repetition, and short, simple sentences.

Superhero is a book on the life of Christopher Reeve, by Chris Nickson, author of biographies of David Boreanaz, Melissa Etheridge, and Matt Damon. Reeve was well known for his portrayal of Superman, but his acting career was cut short by a horse-riding accident that left him paralyzed. But Reeve continued to live his life as a real-world superhero, and this biography tells his remarkable story.

Courtney's suited up for an epic adventure — just like Crystal Starshooter, the video game hero she invented. Crystal is brave and bold and doesn't back down. Courtney tries to be the same in real life. When Courtney meets Isaac Wells at the arcade, they form an epic friendship. Isaac has awesome ideas to add to Crystal Starshooter's game world, and he gets along great with Sarah and Kip, Courtney's two best friends. When Isaac needs help fighting a real battle called HIV, Courtney is quick to support him. But doing so puts her friendship with Sarah at risk. Being brave and bold is complicated. What would a superhero do?

Duncan is presented with a mysterious checkbook capable of granting him three wishes. But he soon learns that everyone who uses the checks must pay a terrible price.