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Book SynopsisChoral Sight Reading provides a practical and organic approach to teaching middle school to college level choral singing and sight-reading according to the Kodály Concept of Music Education, through a series of step-by-step practical lesson plans and instructions that can be used in choral rehearsals.
Trade ReviewBy covering a broad range of topics, from the logistics of running a school choral program to a thoughtfully-sequenced music literacy pedagogy, Choral Artistry and Sightreading are a significant contribution to the literature, and a compelling argument for the broad application of Kodály-inspired philosophy at any level. * Joshua Habermann, Artistic Director, Santa Fe Desert Chorale *
These volumes cover a wide expanse of pedagogical practices for secondary and collegiate-level ensembles progressing from the step-by-step nuts and bolts to complex theoretical concepts. Furthermore, they provide a deeper understanding of processes for developing a solid singing foundation that are accessible for all levels of abilities - from beginners to more advanced ensembles. * Lynn M. Brinckmeyer, Professor of Music, Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, and Director of Choral Music Education, Texas State University *
Too many times I meet people who do not understand what is special in being a choral conductor, why does one need to study it. Their opinion is, that any musician can do it. This wonderful book answers this question. This book teaches you the real craft, what is 'behind the scenes', behind the well-trained and well-practiced gestures. It will take you through the steps in the process with great detail on every level. What we see on the stage, what we hear when a choir sings beautifully is just the icing on the cake. This book will show you the way to achieve it in a holistic, unhurried and honest way. * Esther Hargittai, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Liszt Academy/Kodály Institute *
Table of ContentsUnit 1 Phrase and Form Unit 2 Beat, Meter, Rhythm Unit 3 Simple Melodic Patterns Unit 4 Simple Rhythm Patterns: First Division of the Beat Unit 5 Orientation to the Pentatonic Scale: Trichord 1 Unit 6 Orientation to the Pentatonic Scale: Trichord 2 Unit 7 Simple Meter: Second Division of the Beat and Basic Patterns Unit 8 Major Pentatonic Melodies Unit 9 Simple Meter: Second Division of the Beat and More Complicated Patterns Unit 10 The Extended Pentatonic Scale Unit 11 Upbeats Unit 12 Syncopation Unit 13 Minor Pentatonic Melodies Unit 14 Dotted Notes Unit 15 Orientation to the Major Scale Pentachord and Hexachord Melodies Unit 16 Simple Meter: Second Division of the Beat and Dotted Note Combinations Unit 17 Major Scale Unit 18 Triple Meter and Changing Meter Unit 19 Orientation to Minor Scales Unit 20 Compound Meter: First Division of the Beat Unit 21 Natural Minor Scale Unit 22 Compound Meter: Second Division of the Beat Unit 23 Harmonic Minor Scale Unit 24 Compound Meter: Second Division of the Beat and Dotted Notes Unit 25 Melodic Minor Scale Unit 26 Renaissance Style Compositions Unit 27 Baroque Style Compositions Unit 28 Classical Style Compositions Unit 29 Romantic and Twentieth Century Style Compositions
