Subject Guides: Music 376 A and B: Choral Practicum: Choral Conductors

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The creative choir: a holistic approach to working with singers by James Neilson James Neilson Graham delves into the theory and practice of working with singers, drawing on the insights of Emile Jaques-Dalcroze in relation to movement and Valborg Werbeck-Svärdström in relation to the voice. Singing is an aspect of our common humanity and the health of the socio-musical organism finds its reflection in the choral sound.
Call Number: MT 875 .G73 C74 2015
ISBN: 9781906999759
Publication Date: 2015
Conducting Choirs (3 volumes) by David P. Devenney volume 1. The promising conductor : a practical guide for beginning choral conductors -- volume 2. Music for classroom use : a comprehensive collection of musical examples including performance CD for practice and study -- volume 3. The practicing conductor : an exploration of advanced topics relevant to working choral conductors.
Call Number: MT 85 .D48 C66 2010 vol.1-3
ISBN: 9781429117531
Publication Date: 2010-09-01
Conducting women's choirs: strategies for success by Deborah Lea Spurgeon Choral leaders bring together historical, philosophical, psychological, sociological, pedagogical, and real-world considerations to the women’s choir
Call Number: MT 88 .C66 S68 2012
ISBN: 9781579999278
Brothers, Sing On! by Jonathan Palant An exploration of the challenges and rewards of working with the adolescent through adult male singer.
Call Number: MT 85 .P34 B76 2014
ISBN: 9781480328433
Publication Date: 2014-09-01
Choral Vocal Technique by Sabine Horstmann Topics covered include: An overview of the “how” and “why” of vocal pedagogy Techniques for teaching posture, breathing, resonance, and relaxation Exercises for high range, low range, dynamics, and diction Suggestions for planning the choral warm-up Canonic exercises for developing voice and ear
Call Number: MT 875 .H78 2009 DVD
Evoking Sound by James Jordan; Morten Lauridsen (Foreword by) Conducting text contains visual examples of patterns that—with the help of state-of-the-art animation and multiple camera angles—guide you to a deeper understanding of how conducting gesture influences sound.
Call Number: MT 85 .J67 E96 2009
ISBN: 1579997260
Publication Date: 2009-01-01

Helpful websites

American Choral Directors Association
Links to repertoire lists for two year colleges.
Chorus America Chorus America is the advocacy, research, and leadership development organization that advances the choral field. We support and serve choral conductors, administrators, board members, and singers with tools, training, peer networking, and access so that choruses are better able to contribute to their communities.
Choral Arts The purpose of Choral Arts is to share the art of choral music through public performance, community outreach, and education initiatives.
Choral Net by American Choral Directors Association Networking site for the global online choral community.
Hal Leonard Choral Online We have a wealth of new and innovative materials for your choirs and classrooms.