SOUND PATTERNS

Sequential Sight-Reading in the Choral Classroom

Imagine learning to sight-read while having fun! Singers will grasp concepts quickly while reading “real music” from Day One! This step-by-step method includes songs with lyrics, dynamics and accompaniment, along with preparatory exercises that are interesting, authentic and flexible, based on the “sound patterns” that form the foundation of music.

Sound Patterns - Unison/2-Part

Sound Patterns for Changing Voices - TB

Sound Patterns for Mixed Voices - SAB

Sound Patterns tutorial

This video presents an overview of Sound Patterns sequence and content as well as techniques for using it with your choirs.

Additional Publications

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The Choral Approach to Sight-Singing

Volume 1 - 3-Part Mixed

The Choral Approach to Sight-Singing

Volume 2 - 3-Part Mixed

Sight-Singing for SSA

Essential Musicianship, Book 1

Essential Musicianship, Book 2

Essential Musicianship, Book 3

Patterns of Sound - Unison/2-Part Vol. 1

Patterns of Sound - Unison/2-Part Vol. 2

Essential Sight-Singing - Treble Volume 1

Essential Sight-Singing - TB Volume 1

Essential Sight-Singing - SATB Volume 1

Essential Sight-Singing - Treble Volume 2

Essential Sight-Singing - TB Volume 2

Essential Sight-Singing - SATB Volume 2