Choral conducting : philosophy and practice / Colin Durrant.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Durrant, Colin.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Choral conducting.

Physical Description:

x, 204 pages : illustrations, music ; cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2003.

Summary:

"Choral Conducting" begins with an overview of what is involved in leading a choral group. It then examines theories of learning and human behavior, the history of choral music and the conductor's role. The book discusses issues of the conductor-vocalist relationship, the mechanics of singing, rehearsal strategies, and more. A final overview of what makes a successful conductor rounds out this comprehensive guide, making it the perfect college-level text for students of choral conducting, and a resource for teachers and choral conductors.

Contents:

Philosophy

Swimming with the tide

Human learning and behavior

Why do people sing?

The role of the conductor

The choral conducting phenomenon

Towards a super-model choral conductor

Practice

The conductors' craft : rehearsing

Less is more : conducting gesture

Conducting and vocal development and health

Teaching choral conducting : philosophy and practice

Last movement.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-196) and index.

ISBN:

0415943566

0415943574

OCLC:

51009124