In 2019 Tijs Krammer's book Harmonic Warm-Ups was published by Alfred Music. Now there is a new book, Four-Part Choral Warm-Ups, with 60 brand new exercises.
Does this sound familiar? “I'm bored with the warm-ups. We always sing the same exercises.” Yes, many singers regard warm-ups as a monotonous requirement, a trivial exercise, or an unnecessary delay before the actual rehearsal starts. But it doesn't have to be this way! Reinvent your routine with this innovative approach that leads the way to more meaningful and diversified warm-ups. This book is filled with uncomplicated melodies that are quickly learned, and then turned into multiple-part exercises by singing in canon or stacked parallels. An exemplary practice that invites developed groups to focus on higher listening and ensemble skills. On this website, you can find MP3s of all exercises, so you can also listen to them.
The book contains the following chapters:
1 Scales
2 Intervals
3 Major and Minor
4 Alternating Voice Groups
5 Clapping Rhythms
6 From Unison to Harmonies
7 Shifting Chords
8 Arpeggios
9 Jazz and Pop
The book is aimed at people directing a group of singers. This could be the conductor of a choir, but it might also be the coach of a vocal group, or a singer from a small vocal ensemble.
The exercises can be adapted to suit the level of singers. Most melodies are fairly easy to sing in unison. A two-part canon is not very hard to perform, especially if you let the women sing one part and the men the other. In three or four parts, the canons gradually get more complicated. The exercises in parallels can be adapted to the level of the singers as well. An exercise in parallel fifths can be sung by most choirs. An exercise in parallel fourths or parallel major triads is more demanding.
You can order the book for 29.95 USD from Amazon. Check out Amazon in your country or in a country nearby, such as Amazon USA, Amazon UK or Amazon DE.