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Book SynopsisThis essential text provides choral music educators with a well-organized, practical introduction to directing choirs and managing choral programs at the middle-school through high-school level. It offers step-by-step advice on designing and administering a choral program, from curricula to repertoire to performance, and helps instructors develop a personal philosophy of music education.
Table of Contents1. THE MEANING AND VALUE OF CHORAL MUSIC. 2. RECRUITING AND RETAINING SINGERS. 3. DESIGNING YOUR CHORAL PROGRAM. What choirs to offer. Scheduling. Auditions. Voice Placement. Standing Arrangements. 4. CHORAL CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT. The Standard Curriculum. Spiral curriculum. National Standards. Learning from the Repertoire. Assessment in the Choral Classroom. 5. SELECTING REPERTOIRE. 6. PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCING CONCERTS. 7. GROUP VOCAL TECHNIQUES. Knowledge of singing voice. Warmups. Approaches to presenting warmups. 8. THE CHANGING VOICE. 9. BUILDING MUSICIANSHIP SKILLS. Sightreading. Chamber Music. Technology. 10. ANALYZING MUSIC AND PREPARING SCORES. 11. PLANNING THE REHEARSAL. 12. CONDUCTING THE REHEARSAL. 13. MANAGING THE CHORAL CLASSROOM. 14. SMALL ENSEMBLES AND MUSICAL THEATER. 15. ADMINISTERING THE CHORAL PROGRAM. Choral Library. Parent Organization. Student Leadership. Performing Attire. Budget. Technology, instruments, and equipment. Festivals and Travel. Professional organizations. 16. BUILDING YOUR CAREER. Preparation for Student Teaching. Preparation for the First Job. Lifelong Learning.
