Conducting choral music / Robert L. Garretson.
| Author/creator |
Garretson, Robert L. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | 4th edition. |
| Publication Info | Boston : Allyn and Bacon, 1975. |
| Description | ix, 403 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Contents | Preface -- Introduction -- Conducting techniques. Fundamental conducting patterns ; Irregular meter ; Music in free rhythm ; Divided beats ; Attacks and releases ; Fermatas ; Unifying the technique ; Determining the tempo ; Achieving expressive conducting ; Conducting accent and changing meter ; Preparing the score -- Tone and diction. The vocal instrument ; Developing choral tone ; Achieving correct diction ; Commonly mispronounced words ; Terms pertaining to choral tone and diction -- Style and interpretation. The Renaissance period ; The Baroque period ; The Classic period ; The Romantic period ; The modern period ; Recent developments in choral music ; Some concluding thoughts -- Rehearsal techniques. Prerehearsal planning ; The first rehearsal ; Introducing music ; Improving music reading ; Attacks and releases ; Balance and blend ; Pitch and intonation ; Other rehearsal considerations ; Interpretation -- The show choir. Auditions ; Interpreting the music ; Choreographing the music ; Achieving special effects -- Programs and concerts. Selecting the music ; Considering the audience ; Achieving unity and variety ; Publicizing the concert ; The final rehearsal -- Planning and organization. Recruiting members ; Stimulating interest ; Testing and classifying voices ; Seating arrangements ; The choral curriculum ; The music budget ; Care of choral music ; Selecting choral robes ; Songs for recreational singing ; Community song books -- Appendix: source information. Choral composers ; Choral octavo publications ; Choral collections ; Extended choral works Music publishers ; Educational films ; Producers and distributors of educational films ; Manufacturers of music equipment ; Hand signals for TV. |
| Abstract | In this fourth edition of the book, the contents begin with the aspiring conductor's most immediate concerns and ends with those topics more pertinent to specific teaching situations. This book is addressed to conductors of school choirs and choruses, to church choir directors, to leaders of community choral groups, and to students who wish to improve their understanding of the art of choral singing. It may also be of interest and help to administrators and other individuals seeking a knowledge of the aims and problems of the choral conductor. Its design and content are intended to deal with the principles and techniques studied in college and university courses in choral conducting, choral methods and materials, and secondary school music. Areas of particular concern to the choral conductor and necessary in their professional training are: conducting techniques, tone and diction, style and interpretation, rehearsal techniques, the show choir, programs and concerts, and planning and organization. A chapter, therefore, is devoted to each of these areas. It is hoped that this book, based upon the teaching needs of numerous choral conductors, will contribute to the betterment of choral singing. |
| General note | Each chapter ends with a list of topics for discussion and selected readings. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 74032358 |
| ISBN | 0205047114 |
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| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT85.G175 C6 1975 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |