{"product_id":"a-cappella-arranging-2-0-the-next-level","title":"A Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn this highly anticipated sequel to \u003ci\u003eA Cappella Arranging\u003c\/i\u003e, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians master the craft of a cappella arranging--including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate, as well as arranging in various musical genres spanning several decades of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince the publication of the original book in 2012, a cappella as a genre has grown enormously. Using conversational yet instructive tone, \u003ci\u003eA Cappella Arranging 2.0: The Next Level\u003c\/i\u003e picks up where its predecessor left off, helping people deepen their a cappella arranging skills. In four parts, the book addresses a variety of topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe creative process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn advanced understanding of vocal ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounterpoint and polyphony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarmonic concepts and techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranging for the studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive looping arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrumental idioms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranging in different styles from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedleys and mashups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the perfect resource for taking your a cappella arrangements to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eppella Arranging\u003c\/i\u003e, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians hone and master the craft of a cappella arranging--including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate as well as arranging in various musical genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeke Sharon\u003c\/b\u003e is heralded as \"the father of contemporary a cappella.\" As a performer, arranger, music producer, author, producer, and coach, he is responsible for the current sound of modern a cappella. He has arranged thousands of songs, produced dozens of award-winning albums, written seven books and produced and music directed movies (\u003ci\u003ePitch Perfect 1, 2, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e 3\u003c\/i\u003e) and television shows (\u003ci\u003eThe Sing Off, Pitch Slapped\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePitch Battle\u003c\/i\u003e). He was the vocal orchestrator and producer of the first a cappella musical on Broadway, \u003ci\u003eIn Transit, \u003c\/i\u003e and the opening number of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical \u003ci\u003eUnmasked.\u003c\/i\u003e He has shared the stage with countless music legends including Ray Charles, James Brown, Crosby Stills \u0026amp; Nash, Run DMC, The Temptations, LL Cool J, and The Four Tops, as well as performed the televised \"Monday Night Football Theme\" with Hank Williams Jr. through the 2011 NFL season. He lives in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJuno-nominated \u003cb\u003eDylan Bell\u003c\/b\u003e is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer\/arranger, music director, educator, author, and producer\/engineer. Dylan is a mainstay on the Canadian music scene: he has performed for such luminaries as Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu, and has arranged for, produced, or performed with the greatest names in vocal music including Bobby McFerrin, The Nylons, The Swingles, Cadence, the New York Voices, and his own live-looping duo FreePlay. He has played stages in over twenty countries across six continents, and his compositions and arrangements are performed across the world from Adelaide to Zurich. He lives in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rlpg\/Galleys","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50459348074770,"sku":"9781538172667","price":51.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_83a147ba-56ee-460f-bfbf-10c052287977.jpg?v=1729982381","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-cappella-arranging-2-0-the-next-level","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}