Description
From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. In So You Want to Sing A Cappella, Deke Sharon combines historical context and a comprehensive look at the a cappella community with a detailed discussion of vocal techniques, rehearsal practices, and live audio support needed to sing great a cappella. Additional contributed chapters examine singing and voice science, vocal health, vocal percussion, and audio technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and each book features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and additional resources.
About the Author
Deke Sharon, heralded as "The Father of Contemporary A Cappella," (Entertainment Weekly), is responsible for the current sound of modern a cappella, having created the dense vocal-instrumental sound in college. He produces The Sing-Off in four countries and was arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for the Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2 movies. Sharon founded the Contemporary A Cappella Society and was the founder, director, and arranger for the House Jacks. He has arranged more than two thousand a cappella songs, produced dozens of award-winning a cappella albums, and created a cappella groups for Disneyland and Disneyworld. Stay up to date on his news and his touring activities at www.dekesharon.com, on Twitter @dekesharon and on Facebook.
Reviews
Deke Sharon brings his infectious, you-can-do-it-too attitude to So You Want to Sing A Cappella. (And who doesn't?!) A cappella literally means 'in the style of the chapel,' but Deke teaches in the style of awesome.- -- Mickey Rapkin, Mickey Rapkin, author of the book Pitch Perfect
Deke Sharon is one of the founding fathers of contemporary a cappella, immersed in the cultivation and advancement of this beautiful art form. Needless to say, if you love a cappella, this book is a must-have. -- Avi Kaplan, Pentatonix
Deke Sharon's exhaustive knowledge and tireless championship have helped a cappella reach unprecedented audiences. His eyewitness account of the birth of contemporary a cappella and his unique involvement in its emergence make for a groundbreaking book. -- Scott Leonard, Rockapella
This is a treasure trove for anyone serious about singing a cappella. Deke is the godfather and here he brings together a rich repository of expertise and useful information applicable to everyone from the casual singer to the professional. This is a must-have book to add to your library. -- Gareth Malone, BBC's The Choir, Pitch Battle
Deke Sharon is a great steward of a cappella and tireless champion of lifting others. Whenever he's got a project coming up or out, I'm standing in line. -- Claude McKnight, Take 6
". . . the book is a compelling argument for how singing reaffirms the importance everyone possesses, both within an ensemble and in society." * Classical Singer Magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781538105870
Author Deke Sharon
Format Paperback
Page Count 390
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 576g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 152mm * 28mm
About the Author
Deke Sharon, heralded as "The Father of Contemporary A Cappella," (Entertainment Weekly), is responsible for the current sound of modern a cappella, having created the dense vocal-instrumental sound in college. He produces The Sing-Off in four countries and was arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for the Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2 movies. Sharon founded the Contemporary A Cappella Society and was the founder, director, and arranger for the House Jacks. He has arranged more than two thousand a cappella songs, produced dozens of award-winning a cappella albums, and created a cappella groups for Disneyland and Disneyworld. Stay up to date on his news and his touring activities at www.dekesharon.com, on Twitter @dekesharon and on Facebook.
Reviews
Deke Sharon brings his infectious, you-can-do-it-too attitude to So You Want to Sing A Cappella. (And who doesn't?!) A cappella literally means 'in the style of the chapel,' but Deke teaches in the style of awesome.- -- Mickey Rapkin, Mickey Rapkin, author of the book Pitch Perfect
Deke Sharon is one of the founding fathers of contemporary a cappella, immersed in the cultivation and advancement of this beautiful art form. Needless to say, if you love a cappella, this book is a must-have. -- Avi Kaplan, Pentatonix
Deke Sharon's exhaustive knowledge and tireless championship have helped a cappella reach unprecedented audiences. His eyewitness account of the birth of contemporary a cappella and his unique involvement in its emergence make for a groundbreaking book. -- Scott Leonard, Rockapella
This is a treasure trove for anyone serious about singing a cappella. Deke is the godfather and here he brings together a rich repository of expertise and useful information applicable to everyone from the casual singer to the professional. This is a must-have book to add to your library. -- Gareth Malone, BBC's The Choir, Pitch Battle
Deke Sharon is a great steward of a cappella and tireless champion of lifting others. Whenever he's got a project coming up or out, I'm standing in line. -- Claude McKnight, Take 6
". . . the book is a compelling argument for how singing reaffirms the importance everyone possesses, both within an ensemble and in society." * Classical Singer Magazine *
Book Information
ISBN 9781538105870
Author Deke Sharon
Format Paperback
Page Count 390
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 576g
Dimensions(mm) 227mm * 152mm * 28mm
