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Choral Concepts A Text for Conductors

Neuen, Donald
ISBN-10: 0028647491
ISBN-13: 9780028647494

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This text provides a concise and practical introduction to choral techniques and conducting for potential choral conductors. The author-America's premier choral conductor, mentored by Robert Shaw-brings 43 years of teaching and workshop experience to this text."Organizational structure. Huge amount knowledge transmitted to the reader.
""Passion and conviction. Professional experience of conductors.""Passionate content."
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Choral Methods and Techniques
Artistic Excellence
Choral Excellence
The Attributes of Success
The Commitment to Excellence
The Elements of an Inspirational Personality
A Soloistic Approach to Ensemble Singing
Great Soloists Can Make Great Choral Singers
Facilitating Soloistic Singing--The Soloistic Environment
The Relationship between Conductor and Singer
Breath Support
Breath Control
Developing a Great Singing Sound
The Development of Choral Singing in America
Defining and Teaching a Natural Choral Sound
Individual Section Characteristics, Problems, and Solutions
Vibrato
Individual Section Characteristics
Concepts of Choral Section Balance
A Unified Approach to Vowel Formation
Vocalizing and Warm-Ups
Using Vocalizing and Warm-Ups Productively
Structuring Warm-Up Sessions
Rhythmic Interest, Forward Motion, and Phrasing
Rhythmic Interest Results from Off-Beat Emphasis
Forward Motion
Rhythmic Interest, Forward Motion, and Phrasing
The Scores: The Source of These Techniques
Honor the Composer
English Diction, Dramatic Communication of Text, and Latin Pronunciation
The Percussion of Our Language: Consonants
The Five Most Important Rules of English Diction
Textual Communication
Liturgical Pronunciation of Latin
Score Preparation and Analysis
Style
Text
Tempo
Structural Analysis
An Example of Structural Analysis: Haydn, The Creation, "Awake The Harp"
Analysis Worksheet and Markings
Rehearsals and Auditions
Basic Necessities for the Conductor
Rehearse Efficiently
Sitting and Standing Arrangements
Rehearsal Planning
Chorus Auditions
Handel's Messiah and Artistic Conducting
Thoughts on Handel's Messiah
Messiah Performance Information
Artistic Musical Conducting
Great Conductors
The Physical Gestures of Conducting
The Baton
Beat Patterns
The Conducting Zone
The Standard Beat Patterns
Dynamics
Preparatory Beats
Beat Styles
Fermatas
Compound versus Simple Meter
A Balance between Listening and Conducting
The Role of the Conductor
An Artistic Choral Conductor
Self-Evaluation
A Career in Music Is a Privilege


List price: $154.95
Edition: 2002
Publisher: Wadsworth
Binding: Comb Bound 
Pages: 300
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.14 lbs.
Language: English

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