(Music Pro Guide Books & DVDs). The world loves to sing. From barbershop groups to madrigal choirs to vocal rock bands, there are tens of thousands of vocal groups in America. The success of mainstream television programs such as Glee and The Sing-Off not only demonstrates the rising popularity of vocal music; it reflects how current trends inspire others to join in. In addition, through various online and on-the-ground vocal music societies, the "a cappella market" is well defined and well connected. Like singing itself, a cappella is a global phenomenon. At the heart of every vocal group is...

A look at the underdeveloped topic of vocals in music and the process of expressing them

So You Want to Sing A Cappella provides historical context as well as a comprehensive look at the a cappella community around the world at all levels. In addition, there is a specific focus on vocal techniques, rehearsal practices, and arranging processes to get readers started singing great a cappella!