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Choral Conducting

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Choral Conducting book

Philosophy and Practice

Choral Conducting

DOI link for Choral Conducting

Choral Conducting book

Philosophy and Practice
ByColin Durrant
Edition 2nd Edition
First Published 2017
eBook Published 12 October 2017
Pub. location New York
Imprint Routledge
DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315545424
Pages 196 pages
eBook ISBN 9781315545424
SubjectsArts
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Durrant, C. (2018). Choral Conducting. New York: Routledge, https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315545424

Choral Conducting: Philosophy and Practice, 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.

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, Choral Conducting 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.

New to this edition:

    • Updated diagrams, photos, and musical examples
    • Revised sample choral programs
    • Increased consideration of the orchestral conductor
    • A renewed focus on the intersections of learning, health and well-being, and the social perspective, supported by new and recent research

TABLE OF CONTENTS

part I|93 pages

Philosophy

chapter 1|7 pages

Swimming With the Tide

ByColin Durrant

chapter 2|22 pages

Human Learning and Behavior

ByColin Durrant

chapter 3|20 pages

Why Do People Sing?

ByColin Durrant

chapter 4|21 pages

The Role of the Conductor

ByColin Durrant

chapter 5|10 pages

The Choral Conducting Phenomenon

ByColin Durrant

chapter 6|11 pages

Toward a Super-Model Choral Conductor

ByColin Durrant

part II|76 pages

Practice

chapter 7|27 pages

The Conductors’ Craft

Rehearsing
ByColin Durrant

chapter 8|16 pages

Less Is More

Conducting Gesture
ByColin Durrant

chapter 9|12 pages

Conducting and Vocal Development and Health

ByColin Durrant

chapter 10|12 pages

Teaching Choral Conducting

Philosophy and Practice
ByColin Durrant

chapter 11|7 pages

Last Movement

ByColin Durrant
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