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Ruth E. Dwyer Choral Series, Colla Voce: Distributed by Canticle Distributing Company - Click here to view
Preparatory Curriculum: Theory and Solfege - This book contains: 1) A suggested Choral Catalogue for the preparatory level singer. 2) A brief description of the ICC organization and philosophy. 3) Our Preparatory Division Curriculum Guide and materials list. 4) Over 70 pages of reproducible theory and solfege worksheets and sight-reading materials 5) All materials are Kodály-based and include folk songs and simple arrangements. Though these materials are used by the ICC for 2nd and 3rd graders, much can be used with the beginning level singer in grades 1 to 5. Developed by Ruth E. Dwyer, Director of Education Emerita of the ICC.
Harmony in Sequence: Developing Part Singing - This book contains: 1) An overview and philosophy of Harmony in Sequence. 2) 50 Choral Octavos listed in Harmonic Sequence. 3) 275 suggested choral repertoire songs for developing part singing. 4) Over 100 pages of reproducible sight reading, theory, and vocabulary worksheets. 5) Folk song arrangements for part singing and sight reading. 6) Review & Evaluation materials for Beginning and Intermediate level singers including vocabulary reviews, tests, social activities, and flash cards. The Indianapolis Children's Choir uses these materials for beginning and intermediate level singers in grades 4 - 7. Developed by Ruth E. Dwyer, Director of Education Emerita of the ICC
Recorder Fun: From Solfege to Absolute Letter Names - This book, recommended for grades 3-4, contains sequential recorder repertoire suitable for beginning level performance, worksheets for introducing and transitioning from solfege to treble clef reading, introduction to harmony parts, and a certificate of achievement. The materials are Kodály-based and include folk songs, compositions, and simple arrangements. Developed by Ruth E. Dwyer, Director of Education Emerita of the ICC.
Beidh Aonach Amarách - SA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Beverly Hardiman Jones
Deck the Halls - SA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Go Tell It On the Mountain - SA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Judith Waller
Go Tell It On the Mountain - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Vicki Burkhard Nurre
Green Coffee Grows - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Jill Friedersdorf
Here, Rattler, Here! - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - SA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
J'entends Le Moulin - SA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Let There Be Peace on Earth - SA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
My Irish Dress - Unison - Ruth E. Dwyer, Martin L. Ellis, Monika Spangler
O Come, Little Children - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Pat Works on the Railway - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Red Dragonflies - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer, Vicki Burkhard, and Kosaku Yamada
Shake the Papaya Down - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Judith Waller
Star in the East - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Douglas Beam
Thanks and Praise - Unison (opt. 2-part) - Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
The Ash Grove - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
The Holly and the Ivy - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
The Irish Rover - SSA - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Green Coffee Grows - SAB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Jill Friedersdorf
Let There Be Peace on Earth - SAB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Let There Be Peace on Earth - SATB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Martin L. Ellis
Red Iron Ore (Derry Down) - SAB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Dan Andersen
Red Iron Ore (Derry Down) - TTB/TTBB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Dan Andersen
Ridin' in a Buggy - SAB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Patrick Fata
Shake the Papaya Down - SAB - arr. Ruth E. Dwyer and Judith Waller
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Amy F. Bernon
Amy Hughley
Andrew Himelick
Anna Havala
Beverly Hardiman Jones
C. Scott Hagler
Carol Lynn Mizell
Charles Moman
Connor Eshelman
Cynthia Bayt Bradford
Cynthia Ensign Baney
Dan Andersen
Darla Eshelman
Douglas Beam
Ellen Gilson Voth
Franklin Gallo
George Scroggie
Georgia A. Newlin
Janet Taylor
Jill Friedersdorf
Jimmy Baas
K. Langford
Keith Montgomery
Laura Swartzendruber
Lukas Cerny
Martin L. Ellis
Mary Ann Cooper
Matt Smart
Meg Arredondo
Melissa Keylock
Michael Andrew Smith
Michael John Dunn
Mollie Painter
Monika Spangler
Paulo Castro
Robert T. Townsend
Robert Wadsworth Lowry
Rochelle Mann
Ruth Boshkoff
Ruth Petersen
Sherry Blevins
Shirley McRae
Steven Aldredge
Stuart Younse
Sule Greg Wilson
Susan Brumfield
Tim Cahalan
Valerie Ann Webdell
Vicki Burkhard Nurre
Will Varner