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Jack Boyd: Rehearsal Guide for the Choir Director

Taking Care of Prerehearsal Necessities
Preparing the Director's Score
Running the Choral Tryout
Solving the Problems of Rehearsal Scheduling
Preparing for That First Rehearsal
Conducting Subsequent Rehearsals Effectively
Developing Proper Choral Tone and Style in the Rehearsal
Utilizing Successful Warm Up Techniques
Fashioning Techniques for the Part Rehearsal
Coordinating the "Nonchoral" Rehearsal
Rehearsing Chamber Choirs and Festival Choruses
Rehearsing the All Male and All Female Choir
Working on One Extendend Choral Piece
Meeting the Problems of Contemporary Music
Judging When a Choral Work is Ready for Performance
Rehearsal Guide for Five Choral Works

The amateur choral singers needs a well designed rehearsal to keep them from becoming bored, help then train and keep in good voice, to prepare for the next concert and to prove that something is being accomplished. Every experienced choral conductor knows the problem. This book in designed to help with the answers. The book is dedicated to the proposition that a rehearsal is a period of time which can be planned in a logical manner. Dr. Jack Boyd has master's degree in music composition from the University of North Texas, and a Ph.D in choral literature from the University of Iowa. Dr. Boyd has lectured on religious and congregational music in several states as well as having many published articles on religion and religious music. This book well help you get the most out of your choir's rehearsal time making it fun and rewarding for all.

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