Last week, I celebrate the year anniversary of my book coming into print!
Jazz Theory for Choral Musicians was a labor of love, planned and written in spare moments while maintaining all of my other commitments. It was generously kickstarted by a number of believers in its value, and entered print on October 12, 2024. I believe it continues to fill a niche as a resource to assist choral musicians and students as they seek to successfully incorporate jazz into their singing.
You can buy the book right here on my website, and digital copies from Anchor Music.
The book has been praised for its clarity, approachability, and addressing of a much-needed topic. Here are some quotes about my book.
“Absolutely loved reading your book this morning! I picked up bits and pieces of jazz nomenclature as a younger teacher, but you articulated them so clearly in your writing. All undergrads should learn this material alongside western theory.“
Steve Lorenz, Ann Arbor Pioneer High School
“Here’s the book the choral world has been waiting for – clear, concise, and right on point. It has everything you need to know about understanding jazz theory.”
April Tini, vocal educator and solo artist
“After just a brief look at Jazz Theory for Choral Musicians…I am very impressed. I have long felt that we should be teaching “contemporary” or jazz theory right along with traditional in our undergrad classes. This book fills that void in an easy to understand way with plenty of well thought out parallels to the choral conductor’s education in traditional theory and harmony. I highly recommend this exciting, new, and much needed book!“
Roger Emerson, legendary choral composer and arranger
“Jazz Theory for Choral Musicians is well thought out, thorough, sequential, practical, and extremely helpful for choral educators seeking to embrace vocal jazz as part of the curriculum in their choirs, which they truly should want to do. Our students are ready to explore other repertoires and styles, and Jazz Theory for Choral Musicians will help demystify a tonal language which may not be in the traditional choral educator’s wheelhouse.“
Jo-Michael Scheibe, past ACDA President and Professor Emeritus – USC Thornton School of Music and University of Miami Frost School of Music
I am passionate about the topics in this book, so in addition to buying and reading the book, please reach out if you’d like me to talk to your ensemble or group about jazz singing and theory.