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Prescriptions for Choral Excellence
Emmons, Shirlee; Chase, Constance
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Description for Prescriptions for Choral Excellence
Hardback. Prescriptions for Choral Excellence presents the most up-to-date research in voice science, and leadership and performance psychology. In layman's terms, it addresses the topics most relevant to choirs, and provides instruction on how to apply the concepts in day-to-day rehearsal and performance. Num Pages: 352 pages, 46 music examples, tables. BIC Classification: AVGC8. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 166 x 27. Weight in Grams: 652.
In shaping choral tone, directors often wish to improve the sound of their choir, but are challenged to pinpoint underlying problems or to guide singers toward solutions. Now, in Prescriptions for Choral Excellence, skilled vocal pedagogue Shirlee Emmons and leading choral director Constance Chase equip choral directors with the practical tools they need to help singers achieve peak choral performance. Drawing on years of experience, Emmons and Chase help choral directors and singers effectively diagnose and resolve problems. They cover topics ranging from breath management and diction to range and intonation, and much more. Beyond describing ... Read more
In shaping choral tone, directors often wish to improve the sound of their choir, but are challenged to pinpoint underlying problems or to guide singers toward solutions. Now, in Prescriptions for Choral Excellence, skilled vocal pedagogue Shirlee Emmons and leading choral director Constance Chase equip choral directors with the practical tools they need to help singers achieve peak choral performance. Drawing on years of experience, Emmons and Chase help choral directors and singers effectively diagnose and resolve problems. They cover topics ranging from breath management and diction to range and intonation, and much more. Beyond describing ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195182422
SKU
V9780195182422
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-19
About Emmons, Shirlee; Chase, Constance
Shirlee Emmons is a voice teacher of considerable renown. She has taught at Columbia, Princeton, Boston, and Rutgers Universities, as well as at universities in Korea and Austria. She is author of Tristanissimo and co-author of The Art of the Song Recital, and Power Performance for Singers. She is an Obie award-winning singer and the first and only female Chair ... Read more
Reviews for Prescriptions for Choral Excellence
As a conductor with more than thirty years' experience, I found this book to be rigorous, comprehensive, and dynamically user-friendly. The book presents an abundance of practical tools. The less experienced conductors will find this book indispensable and immediately accessible. This is a must read for choral directors at any level as well as for singers and teachers of singing. ... Read more