One hundred powerful rehearsal techniques and ideas passionately shared by leading expert choral pedagogues, composers, conductors, vocologists, music therapists, researchers, speech-language pathologists, studio teachers, and professional practitioners. Each quick-to-read, insightful article includes fascinating facts about famous composers and conductors, thoughtful motivational quotes, and suggested additional reading selections. It s an excellent university text and go-to source for choral conductor-teachers at all levels. Sample topics include: "Useful Compositional Techniques for Directors," Jeffery L. Ames, Professor Belmont University "The Yin and Yang of Vocal Sight-Reading," Michele L. Henry, Professor Baylor University "Five Steps for Planning and Rehearsing Repertoire," Patrick K. Freer, Professor Georgia State University "Teacher Talk," Jessica Npoles, Associate Professor, University of North Texas "Choral Resonance: Sound, Science, Spirit," Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities University of Miami "Conductor vs. Cooking Appliance: Creating Meaning through Temporal Flexibility," Jake Runestad, Composer and Conductor "Recruit from a Position of Strength," Ethan Sperry, Professor Portland State University "The Improvising Choral Director," Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman, Professor Indiana University "Honoring Female Changing Voices," Bridget Sweet, Associate Professor University of Illinois "Teaching Traditional South African Music," Michael Joseph Barrett Read more...


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