Resonance: Voice Repertoire 4

ISBN 9781574635256.

Comp iled and Edited by Brian J. Winnie One hundred powerful rehearsal techniques and ideas passionately shared by leading expert choral pedagogues, composers, conductors, vocologists, music therapists, researchers, speech-language pathologists, studio teachers, and professional practitioners. Each quick-to-read, insightful article includes fascinating facts about famous composers and conductors, thoughtful motivational quotes, and suggested additional reading selections. It’s an excellent university text and  “go-to” source for choral conductor-teachers at all levels. Sample topics include: Useful Compositional Techniques for Directors, Jeffery L. Ames, Professor, Belmont University The Yin and Yang of Vocal Sight-Reading, Michele L. Henry, Professor, Baylor University Five Steps for Planning and Rehearsing Repertoire, Patrick K. Freer, Professor, Georgia State University Teacher Talk, Jessica Nápoles, Associate Professor, University of North Texas Choral Resonance: Sound, Science, Spirit, Amanda Quist, Director of Choral Activities, University of Miami Conductor vs. Cooking Appliance: Creating Meaning through Temporal Flexibility, Jake Runestad, Composer & Conductor Recruit from a Position of Strength, Ethan Sperry, Professor, Portland State University The Improvising Choral Director, Patrice Madura Ward-Steinman, Professor, Indiana University Honoring Female Changing Voices, Bridget Sweet, Associate Professor, University of Illinois Teaching Traditional South African Music, Michael Joseph Barrett, Composer & Conductor, University of Pretoria Leadership through a New Lens, Hilary Apfelstadt, Professor Emerita, The University of Toronto The Choral Warm-Up Period, Anthony T. Leach, Professor Emeritus, The Pennsylvania State University Rethinking Gender in the Choral Context, Joshua Palkki, Assistant Professor, California State University, Long Beach Involving Students in Repertoire Selection, Janet Galván, Director of Choral Activities, Ithaca College.