So You Want to Sing A Cappella

Deke Sharon brings his infectious, you-can-do-it-too attitude to So You Want to Sing A Cappella. (And who doesn't?!) A cappella literally means in the style of the chapel, but Deke teaches in the style of awesome. -- Mickey Rapkin, Mickey Rapkin, author of the book Pitch Perfect Deke Sharon is one of the founding fathers of contemporary a cappella, immersed in the cultivation and advancement of this beautiful art form. Needless to say, if you love a cappella, this book is a must-have. -- Avi Kaplan, Pentatonix Deke Sharon's exhaustive knowledge and tireless championship have helped a cappella reach unprecedented audiences. His eyewitness account of the birth of contemporary a cappella and his unique involvement in its emergence make for a groundbreaking book. -- Scott Leonard, Rockapella This is a treasure trove for anyone serious about singing a cappella. Deke is the godfather and here he brings together a rich repository of expertise and useful information applicable to everyone from the casual singer to the professional. This is a must-have book to add to your library. -- Gareth Malone, BBC's The Choir, Pitch Battle Deke Sharon is a great steward of a cappella and tireless champion of lifting others. Whenever he's got a project coming up or out, I'm standing in line. -- Claude McKnight, Take 6 ". . . the book is a compelling argument for how singing reaffirms the importance everyone possesses, both within an ensemble and in society." * Classical Singer Magazine *

Deke Sharon, heralded as The Father of Contemporary A Cappella, (Entertainment Weekly), is responsible for the current sound of modern a cappella, having created the dense vocal-instrumental sound in college. He produces The Sing-Off in four countries and was arranger, on-site music director, and vocal producer for the Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect 2 movies. Sharon founded the Contemporary A Cappella Society and was the founder, director, and arranger for the House Jacks. He has arranged more than two thousand a cappella songs, produced dozens of award-winning a cappella albums, and created a cappella groups for Disneyland and Disneyworld. Stay up to date on his news and his touring activities at www.dekesharon.com, on Twitter @dekesharon and on Facebook.

Who The Styles and Groups That Set the Stage for Contemporary A Cappella Chapter 1 Precontemporary A Cappella Chapter 2 Contemporary A Cappella: A Personal History What The Original and Most Powerful Instrument: The Human Voice Chapter 3a Singing and Voice Science, Scott McCoy Chapter 3b Anatomy of an A Cappella Group Chapter 4a Vocal Health for the A Cappella Singer, Wendy LeBorgne Chapter 4b A Cappella Group Health How Contemporary A Cappellas Extended Vocal Techniques and Practices Chapter 5 Vocal Techniques and Vocal Instruments Chapter 6 Vocal Percussion for Everyone, Kari Francis Chapter 7 Blend Chapter 8 Rehearsal Techniques Chapter 9 Using Audio Enhancement Technology, Matthew Edwards Chapter 10 A Cappella Audio Tech, Tony Huerta When Sing for Your Life: A Cappella Ensembles for All Ages Chapter 11 Scholastic A Cappella Chapter 12 Professional A Cappella Chapter 13 Recreational A Cappella Where Careers: Opportunities for Full and Part-Time Employment in A Cappella Chapter 14 In the Theater Chapter 15 In the Recording Studio Chapter 16 In the Rehearsal Room Chapter 17 Behind the Scenes Why The Reason A Cappella Matters Chapter 18 Harmony through Harmony Chapter 19 Conclusion