Sound Innovations for String Orchestra: Creative Warm-Ups: Viola Book
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Sound Innovations for String Orchestra: Creative Warm-Ups: Viola 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: 00-44211
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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, is a composer, author, conductor, and music educator who has fundamentally shaped string education through innovative pedagogy. Recognized as a leading voice in large group instruction and eclectic musical styles for strings, his materials reach thousands of student musicians annually across classrooms nationwide.
His creative output spans over 25 instructional book series, including all six levels of Sound Innovations and groundbreaking style collections such as Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, Latin Philharmonic, and Fiddle and Song. Phillips has published more than 200 compositions for orchestras and bands, earning recognition as an award-winning ASCAP composer whose works are regularly featured at the Midwest Clinic. His instructional video series String Clinics to Go has become a valuable resource for educators everywhere.
Over 27 years in Saline, Michigan, Phillips built a nationally recognized string program encompassing over 700 students who excelled in both classical and eclectic repertoire. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which developed an international following under his direction, performing over 80 shows annually and appearing at the White House and Midwest Clinic. His conducting experience includes positions with the All-State Orchestra at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Oakland Youth Symphony, multiple state orchestras, and a 12-year tenure as resident conductor and arranger for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle.
His creative output spans over 25 instructional book series, including all six levels of Sound Innovations and groundbreaking style collections such as Fiddlers Philharmonic, Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, Latin Philharmonic, and Fiddle and Song. Phillips has published more than 200 compositions for orchestras and bands, earning recognition as an award-winning ASCAP composer whose works are regularly featured at the Midwest Clinic. His instructional video series String Clinics to Go has become a valuable resource for educators everywhere.
Over 27 years in Saline, Michigan, Phillips built a nationally recognized string program encompassing over 700 students who excelled in both classical and eclectic repertoire. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, which developed an international following under his direction, performing over 80 shows annually and appearing at the White House and Midwest Clinic. His conducting experience includes positions with the All-State Orchestra at Interlochen, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Oakland Youth Symphony, multiple state orchestras, and a 12-year tenure as resident conductor and arranger for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle.
Kirk D. Moss, Ph.D., is Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Programs at University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He earned recognition as a national leader in string education, having served as president of the American String Teachers Association and chaired the ASTA National Orchestra Festival on five occasions. His scholarly contributions include coauthoring the Sound Innovations series method books for Alfred Music and creating numerous string orchestra arrangements.
Moss has garnered multiple prestigious honors throughout his career, including the 2021 Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship from his university, six ASTA National Citation for Leadership & Merit awards, and an Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Florida School of Music. As a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, he has worked in nearly forty states and Australia, sharing his expertise widely across the profession.
His twelve years directing school orchestras resulted in ensembles that achieved distinction at state, national, and international competitions. One of his former high schools perpetuates his legacy through an annual college string scholarship bearing his name. Moss holds a Ph.D. in Music Education with a conducting emphasis from the University of Florida, a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Deb, have been married for more than thirty-five years and have three children: Bethany, Luke, and Lydia.
Moss has garnered multiple prestigious honors throughout his career, including the 2021 Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship from his university, six ASTA National Citation for Leadership & Merit awards, and an Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Florida School of Music. As a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, he has worked in nearly forty states and Australia, sharing his expertise widely across the profession.
His twelve years directing school orchestras resulted in ensembles that achieved distinction at state, national, and international competitions. One of his former high schools perpetuates his legacy through an annual college string scholarship bearing his name. Moss holds a Ph.D. in Music Education with a conducting emphasis from the University of Florida, a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of Music degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan. He and his wife, Deb, have been married for more than thirty-five years and have three children: Bethany, Luke, and Lydia.
Matt Turner stands out as one of the world's most accomplished improvising cellists. His versatility extends to piano, and he moves fluidly across musical genres. His performance collaborations span an impressive range of artists including Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster, avant-garde musicians such as Marilyn Crispell and Peter Kowald, vocalist Bobby McFerrin, and country artist Wanda Vick, among many others. He has performed throughout Canada, Europe, and Asia.
His discography includes more than 100 recordings across labels including Harmonia Mundi, Music and Arts, Cadence Jazz, and others. Notable collaborations include work with jazz violinist Randy Sabien, singer-songwriters Mark Croft and Tret Fure, and the ensemble Dadadah. Turner earned his undergraduate degree from Lawrence University and completed his Master of Music in Third Stream Studies at the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied under Dave Holland, Geri Allen, and Joe Maneri. He received a Distinction in Performance Award during his time there.
As a bandleader, Turner has released recordings on labels including Stellar, Asian Improv, and O.O. Discs. He currently performs and records with Bill Carrothers' Armistice 1918 ensemble and the Fantastic Merlins. Turner teaches improvisation at Lawrence University and the Renaissance School for the Arts, and maintains an endorsement as a Yamaha Performing Artist.
His discography includes more than 100 recordings across labels including Harmonia Mundi, Music and Arts, Cadence Jazz, and others. Notable collaborations include work with jazz violinist Randy Sabien, singer-songwriters Mark Croft and Tret Fure, and the ensemble Dadadah. Turner earned his undergraduate degree from Lawrence University and completed his Master of Music in Third Stream Studies at the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied under Dave Holland, Geri Allen, and Joe Maneri. He received a Distinction in Performance Award during his time there.
As a bandleader, Turner has released recordings on labels including Stellar, Asian Improv, and O.O. Discs. He currently performs and records with Bill Carrothers' Armistice 1918 ensemble and the Fantastic Merlins. Turner teaches improvisation at Lawrence University and the Renaissance School for the Arts, and maintains an endorsement as a Yamaha Performing Artist.
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 both undergraduate and graduate courses in music education and string pedagogy, drawing on earlier teaching experience in public and private schools across Oregon, Michigan, and New York.
Dr. Benham's scholarly work centers on pedagogical and cultural issues in music education, with particular emphasis on expanding access to music instruction for underserved populations and implementing culturally relevant teaching practices. He is lead author of the ASTA String Curriculum: Standards, Goals, Learning Sequences for Essential Skills and Knowledge in K–12 String Programs (ASTA; distributed by Alfred) and Yes You Can! The Band and Choral Director's Guide to Teaching Strings (Carl Fischer). His research has appeared in numerous international seminars and conferences, as well as in publications by Oxford University Press, Sage Publications, and other scholarly venues.
As a conductor, clinician, speaker, and adjudicator, Dr. Benham maintains an active schedule with professional engagements spanning 45 states and 40 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. His work includes conducting appearances at All-State festivals and international venues, over 300 clinics and presentations, and extended residencies. His current schedule reflects continued international work across multiple continents, including engagements in Albania, Estonia, Kosovo, Pakistan, Ukraine, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia alongside domestic commitments.
Dr. Benham's scholarly work centers on pedagogical and cultural issues in music education, with particular emphasis on expanding access to music instruction for underserved populations and implementing culturally relevant teaching practices. He is lead author of the ASTA String Curriculum: Standards, Goals, Learning Sequences for Essential Skills and Knowledge in K–12 String Programs (ASTA; distributed by Alfred) and Yes You Can! The Band and Choral Director's Guide to Teaching Strings (Carl Fischer). His research has appeared in numerous international seminars and conferences, as well as in publications by Oxford University Press, Sage Publications, and other scholarly venues.
As a conductor, clinician, speaker, and adjudicator, Dr. Benham maintains an active schedule with professional engagements spanning 45 states and 40 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia. His work includes conducting appearances at All-State festivals and international venues, over 300 clinics and presentations, and extended residencies. His current schedule reflects continued international work across multiple continents, including engagements in Albania, Estonia, Kosovo, Pakistan, Ukraine, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia alongside domestic commitments.