Full of great resources and examples from Dylan and Deke’s arrangements, the book also discusses writing original works in an a cappella style. “The” arranging book for contemporary a cappella, this work by Dylan Bell and Deke Sharon is a complete guide to arranging, from conception to execution and advanced topics. Notably, the book also includes educational resources and analysis for 82 a cappella works in genres like Barbershop, Contemporary, Doo-Wop, Folk/Classical, and Vocal Jazz.īooks About A Cappella Arranging: A Cappella Arranging, by Dylan Bell and Deke Sharon. The newest offering in this “everything you ever hoped to know about a cappella” series, and part of the wildly successful “Teaching Music Through Performance” series, this book collects chapters about expression, singing in multiple styles, and navigating the competitive space from the editors as well as chapters from Erin Hackel and Ben Spalding. Teaching Music through Performance in Contemporary A Cappella, Deke Sharon, J. A complete resource for anyone interested in starting an a cappella group, arranging, running auditions and preparing for performance and more, this book is another nice option for people looking for a lot of information in one place. With topics ranging from vocal technique, rehearsal practices, and vocal percussion to voice science and health, this is a great resource for groups and their members! A Cappella, by Deke Sharon, Ben Spalding, and Brody McDonald.Ī “tome” of over 400 pages of a cappella advice, this book combines the expertise of Deke Sharon with high school a cappella directors Ben Spalding and Brody McDonald. So You Want to Sing A Cappella, by Deke Sharon.ĭrawing upon his experiences, the historical context of a cappella, and groups ranging from amateur to professional, Deke created this text (in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing) specifically for performers looking to make great a cappella music. McDonald published this “handbook” for groups looking to enjoy similar success in contemporary a cappella, from auditions and group dynamics to rehearsal techniques and making a polished final product. General Books About A Cappella: A Cappella Pop, by Brody McDonald.īrody McDonald’s group, Eleventh Hour, was the first high school group to appear on The Sing Off. Here is a (fairly complete!) list of the books on a cappella that an aspiring musician or educator might consider adding to their shelves.
Another resource for learning? Loose sheets of paper, organized and bound with printing glue: we call them books. A cappella festivals are another fantastic place to learn, but it can cost quite a pretty penny for an all-access pass, not to mention transportation, to those events. When you want to learn something about a cappella, where do you turn? YouTube? Social media? These resources can be fantastic, but their knowledge isn't permanent - a video can be taken down a comment thread deleted by moderators.
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