Sound Innovations for String Orchestra: Creative Warm-Ups: Violin Book
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Sound Innovations for String Orchestra: Creative Warm-Ups: Violin Book
Exercises for Intonation, Rhythm, Bowing, and Creativity for Intermediate String Orchestra
By Bob Phillips, Kirk Moss, Matt Turner, and Stephen Benham
Level: Intermediate
Item: 00-44210
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Sound Innovations: Creative Warm-ups emphasizes four aspects of string performance essential to the refinement of musicianship and skill at the intermediate level. Consistent with the Sound Innovations structure, students explore, develop, and refine (1) Sound Intonation; (2) Sound Rhythms; (3) Sound Bowing Fluency and Choreography; and (4) Sound Creativity. The levels can be used in the order that is best for your students' development, whether that means as individual warm-ups or as structured units. This material complements the content of Sound Innovations: Sound Development for Intermediate String Orchestra.
Students will develop high-level listening skills through practicing intervals, chord tones and balance, major/minor/diminished/augmented chord qualities, drones, and extended hand patterns---including cello extension pedagogy. Students will also learn to analyze, audiate, and perform rhythms that create rhythmic independence and develop large group rhythmic ensemble playing. Bowing fluency exercises will lead students to play in all parts of the bow, start in different points of the bow, use expressive bow strokes, and execute fluid string crossings. A groundbreaking sequence of exercises and repertoire helps students develop a toolbox of material to use while improvising in distinct styles: classical, jazz, Latin, rock, and over a drone accompaniment. Video demonstrations of key skills and audio tracks of key exercises are referenced in the book and can be accessed online at www.alfred.com/SoundDevelopmentWarmUps.
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Students will develop high-level listening skills through practicing intervals, chord tones and balance, major/minor/diminished/augmented chord qualities, drones, and extended hand patterns---including cello extension pedagogy. Students will also learn to analyze, audiate, and perform rhythms that create rhythmic independence and develop large group rhythmic ensemble playing. Bowing fluency exercises will lead students to play in all parts of the bow, start in different points of the bow, use expressive bow strokes, and execute fluid string crossings. A groundbreaking sequence of exercises and repertoire helps students develop a toolbox of material to use while improvising in distinct styles: classical, jazz, Latin, rock, and over a drone accompaniment. Video demonstrations of key skills and audio tracks of key exercises are referenced in the book and can be accessed online at www.alfred.com/SoundDevelopmentWarmUps.
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# Bob Phillips
Born in 1953, Bob Phillips stands as a leading innovator in string education. He has built his career as a composer, author, pedagogue, and conductor with particular expertise in large group instruction and developing eclectic musical styles for strings. His educational materials reach thousands of student musicians annually through publications and performances.
Phillips has authored more than 25 book series for classroom use, including all six levels of Sound Innovations and groundbreaking eclectic style collections such as Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, Latin Philharmonic, and Fiddle and Song. Over 200 of his works for orchestras and bands have been published, and he holds recognition as an award-winning ASCAP composer. His works appear regularly on Midwest Clinic programs, while his instructional video series String Clinics to Go has become a resource for thousands of educators.
During his 27 years in Saline, Michigan, Phillips developed a nationally recognized string program serving over 700 students in both classical and eclectic styles. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which under his direction achieved international prominence through more than 80 annual performances, multiple appearances at the White House, and regular Midwest Clinic presentations. His conducting experience spans numerous ensembles including all-state orchestras in multiple states, the All-State Orchestra at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Orchestras, Oakland Youth Symphony, and the Queensland Honour Ensemble Program. He served as resident conductor and arranger for Seattle's Wintergrass Festival for 12 years and worked as assistant music director and arranger for the professional string ensemble Barrage 8.
Born in 1953, Bob Phillips stands as a leading innovator in string education. He has built his career as a composer, author, pedagogue, and conductor with particular expertise in large group instruction and developing eclectic musical styles for strings. His educational materials reach thousands of student musicians annually through publications and performances.
Phillips has authored more than 25 book series for classroom use, including all six levels of Sound Innovations and groundbreaking eclectic style collections such as Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, Latin Philharmonic, and Fiddle and Song. Over 200 of his works for orchestras and bands have been published, and he holds recognition as an award-winning ASCAP composer. His works appear regularly on Midwest Clinic programs, while his instructional video series String Clinics to Go has become a resource for thousands of educators.
During his 27 years in Saline, Michigan, Phillips developed a nationally recognized string program serving over 700 students in both classical and eclectic styles. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which under his direction achieved international prominence through more than 80 annual performances, multiple appearances at the White House, and regular Midwest Clinic presentations. His conducting experience spans numerous ensembles including all-state orchestras in multiple states, the All-State Orchestra at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Orchestras, Oakland Youth Symphony, and the Queensland Honour Ensemble Program. He served as resident conductor and arranger for Seattle's Wintergrass Festival for 12 years and worked as assistant music director and arranger for the professional string ensemble Barrage 8.
Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D., is Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Programs at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He earned recognition as a national leader in string music education, having served as president of the American String Teachers Association and chaired the ASTA National Orchestra Festival on five occasions. His academic credentials include a PhD in Music Education with a conducting emphasis from University of Florida, a Master of Music degree from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree with high distinction from University of Michigan.
Throughout his career, Moss has made significant contributions to music education through both teaching and scholarship. He spent twelve years directing elementary, middle, and high school orchestras, with ensembles under his direction achieving recognition at state, national, and international levels. His pedagogical work includes coauthoring the Sound Innovations series method books for Alfred Music alongside numerous string orchestra arrangements. He received the 2021 Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship from University of Northwestern, an Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award from University of Florida School of Music, and six ASTA National Citation for Leadership & Merit awards.
Moss maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator across nearly forty states and Australia. One of his former high schools established an annual college string scholarship in his name, reflecting his lasting impact on students. He and his wife, Deb, have been married for more than thirty-five years and are parents to three children: Bethany, Luke, and Lydia.
Throughout his career, Moss has made significant contributions to music education through both teaching and scholarship. He spent twelve years directing elementary, middle, and high school orchestras, with ensembles under his direction achieving recognition at state, national, and international levels. His pedagogical work includes coauthoring the Sound Innovations series method books for Alfred Music alongside numerous string orchestra arrangements. He received the 2021 Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship from University of Northwestern, an Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award from University of Florida School of Music, and six ASTA National Citation for Leadership & Merit awards.
Moss maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator across nearly forty states and Australia. One of his former high schools established an annual college string scholarship in his name, reflecting his lasting impact on students. He and his wife, Deb, have been married for more than thirty-five years and are parents to three children: Bethany, Luke, and Lydia.
Matt Turner stands as one of the world's most accomplished improvising cellists, bringing equal mastery to the piano. His versatility has led him to perform alongside an impressive range of artists, from fiddler Natalie MacMaster and jazz legend Bobby McFerrin to avant-garde pioneers like Marilyn Crispell and Peter Kowald. His performances have taken him across Canada, Europe, and Asia.
Turner's discography includes over 100 recordings on prestigious labels including Sketch/Harmonia Mundi, Music and Arts, Cadence Jazz, and Polyvinyl, working with musicians such as Randy Sabien, Mark Croft, and Tret Fure. As a bandleader, his recordings have been released on Illusions, Asian Improv, O.O. Discs, and several other independent labels. He earned his Master of Music degree in Third Stream Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Dave Holland, Geri Allen, and Joe Maneri and received a Distinction in Performance Award. His undergraduate degree came from Lawrence University.
Currently a Yamaha Performing Artist, Turner teaches improvisation at both Lawrence University and the Renaissance School for the Arts. He performs regularly with Bill Carrothers' Armistice 1918 ensemble and the Fantastic Merlins.
Turner's discography includes over 100 recordings on prestigious labels including Sketch/Harmonia Mundi, Music and Arts, Cadence Jazz, and Polyvinyl, working with musicians such as Randy Sabien, Mark Croft, and Tret Fure. As a bandleader, his recordings have been released on Illusions, Asian Improv, O.O. Discs, and several other independent labels. He earned his Master of Music degree in Third Stream Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Dave Holland, Geri Allen, and Joe Maneri and received a Distinction in Performance Award. His undergraduate degree came from Lawrence University.
Currently a Yamaha Performing Artist, Turner teaches improvisation at both Lawrence University and the Renaissance School for the Arts. He performs regularly with Bill Carrothers' Armistice 1918 ensemble and the Fantastic Merlins.
Dr. Stephen Benham serves as Professor of Music Education and Chair of Performance at Duquesne University's Mary Pappert School of Music in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He earned degrees from the University of Minnesota, University of Michigan (M.M.), and Eastman School of Music (Ph.D.). At Duquesne, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in music education and string pedagogy, building on extensive prior experience teaching in public and private schools across Oregon, Michigan, and New York.
His professional activities span the globe. Dr. Benham conducts, adjudicates, and presents clinics across 45 states and 40 countries, with recent engagements in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. His current schedule includes work in ten U.S. states alongside international residencies in Albania, Estonia, Kosovo, Pakistan, Ukraine, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. He has delivered over 300 clinics and presentations, including multiple All-State and international conducting appearances.
Dr. Benham specializes in leadership development, string pedagogy, and culturally responsive music education. His scholarship addresses equity in music instruction and culturally relevant approaches for underserved populations, with work featured at international research seminars and conferences. He is lead author of the ASTA String Curriculum: Standards, Goals, Learning Sequences for Essential Skills and Knowledge in K–12 String Programs and Yes You Can! The Band and Choral Director's Guide to Teaching Strings. His additional publications appear in Oxford University Press and Sage Publications, and he contributes to Alfred's Sound Innovations series.
His professional activities span the globe. Dr. Benham conducts, adjudicates, and presents clinics across 45 states and 40 countries, with recent engagements in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. His current schedule includes work in ten U.S. states alongside international residencies in Albania, Estonia, Kosovo, Pakistan, Ukraine, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia. He has delivered over 300 clinics and presentations, including multiple All-State and international conducting appearances.
Dr. Benham specializes in leadership development, string pedagogy, and culturally responsive music education. His scholarship addresses equity in music instruction and culturally relevant approaches for underserved populations, with work featured at international research seminars and conferences. He is lead author of the ASTA String Curriculum: Standards, Goals, Learning Sequences for Essential Skills and Knowledge in K–12 String Programs and Yes You Can! The Band and Choral Director's Guide to Teaching Strings. His additional publications appear in Oxford University Press and Sage Publications, and he contributes to Alfred's Sound Innovations series.