Choral Conducting

<p><em>Choral Conducting: Philosophy and Practice</em> Second Edition is an updated resource for conductors and singers alike a college-level text for students of choral conducting that considers conducting and singing from a holistic perspective. This singer-friendly and voice-healthy approach examines the rehearsal environment alongside its musical performance counterpart. The author explores what is involved in leading a choral group examining theories of learning and human behavior to understand the impact choral conductors have on the act of singing.</p><p>Divided into two main parts--Philosophy and Practice--the text begins with an historical look at conducting exploring questions of why people sing and why they sing together and ultimately presents the application of this philosophy showing how a conductor's gestures and patterns can influence vocal outcomes. In addressing how singers learn and respond to choral music as well as how conductors communicate with singers in rehearsal and performance <i>Choral Conducting </i>turns an eye to learning how we learn and the role successful choral conductors play in motivating singers developing healthy singing habits and improving individual and ensemble vocal quality--all with the aims of enhancing musical understanding.</p><p>New to this edition: </p><ul> <ul> <p> </p> <li>Updated diagrams photos and musical examples</li> <p> </p> <li>Revised sample choral programs</li> <p> </p> <li>Increased consideration of the orchestral conductor</li> <p> </p> <li>A renewed focus on the intersections of learning health and well-being and the social perspective supported by new and recent research</li> </ul> </ul>