Table of Content
Each chapter includes Study and Discussion Questions and References.1. CHORAL ADMINISTRATION1. Becoming a Choral Music DirectorThe Professional Choral Music EducatorQualifications for the Choral ConductorHistorical PerspectivesFuture Directions2. Developing a Philosophy for the Music ProgramThe National StandardsAdvocacy for Music in the SchoolsIntrinsic versus Extrinsic ValuesA Rationale for Music Education3. Promoting and Recruiting for Choral SuccessBuilding a Public Relations ProgramThe Choir NewsletterRecruiting ChoristersUsing Standardized Tests4. Planning and Building the Choral ProgramThe Master ScheduleDesigning the Choral CurriculumAuditioning the SingersGuidelines for Voice Classification5. Processing the Flow of InformationWritten CommunicationEvaluating and Reporting AchievementLesson PlanningInforming Others6. Managing the Choral ProgramBudgetary ProceduresMusic Supplies, Equipment, and Concert AttireThe Choral Music LibraryRewards to Stimulate Pride and MotivationUnit 1. Optional ProjectsA Rationale for Teaching MusicPreparing Promotion MaterialsChoral AuditioningLesson Planning2. REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE PLANNING7. Working with Adolescent SingersThe Nature of AdolescentsThe Female Voice ChangeThe Male Voice ChangeAppropriate Part Voicings8. Planning for Discipline and Choir ConductAttributes of Good TeachingFour Modes of DisciplineBasic Rules, Consequences, and Enlisting HelpGuidelines for Classroom Management9. Choosing the MusicGuidelines for Choosing Quality Choral LiteratureLocating Quality Choral LiteratureProgramming ObjectivesProgramming Sacred Music in the Schools10. Preparing the Choral Rehearsal and MusicThe Rehearsal ScheduleThe Rehearsal FormatPreparing the MusicPlacement of Singers11. Organizing PerformancesConcert PreparationChoir ToursChoral FestivalsCompetitions12. Popular Music PresentationsBroadway Musical ProductionsSwing ChoirsShow ChoirsVocal Jazz EnsemblesSelected Bibliography for Broadway Musical ProductionsUnit 2. Optional ProjectsCode of ConductShow Choir ChoreographyChoral Rehearsal Observation3. CHORAL TECHNIQUES13. Vocal Development, Part 1Posture DevelopmentBreath Management: Breathing MotionBreath Management: ControlBreath Management: Support14. Vocal Development, Part 2Vocal RegistersResonant Tone ProductionDictionExpression15. Energizing the Choral Warm-UpEnergize the BodyEnergize the BreathEnergize the EarEnergize the VoiceSummaryVocal Skills Development Outline: Energizing the Warm-Up16. Teaching Sight-Singing SkillsHistorical OverviewHow to Teach Sight-SingingScheduling Time for Sight-SingingAssessing Sight-Singing Skills17. Rehearsing the ChoirIntroducing a New Choral WorkWhole-Part-Whole StrategyDirecting an Efficient RehearsalCommon Ensemble Problems18. Understanding Styles and Performance PracticesMedieval Era (c. 500-1450)Renaissance Era (c. 1450-1600)Baroque Era (c. 1600-1750)Classical Era (c. 1750-1825)Romantic Era (c. 1825-1900)Contemporary Era (c. 1900-Present)19. Presenting the PerformanceThe Concert ProgramTechnical MattersDress RehearsalConducting the Concert20. Directing Other Choral OrganizationsThe Community or Civic ChorusChurch ChoirsChildren's ChoirsNontraditional ChoirsUnit 3. Optional ProjectsPlanning and Leading a Warm-Up RoutinePlanning and Leading a Sight-Singing ExerciseRehearsing the Choir (Microteaching)Developing a Concert ProgramEPILOGUE: MOVING INTO THE WORKPLACE21. Planning for Success, Eugene F. BechenCreating a Successful Student Teaching ExperienceThe Job SearchProfessional Growth and DevelopmentDealing with Stress and BurnoutAppendixesA. Music Publishers and DistributorsB. Manufacturers of Equipment, Supplies, and AttireC. Lists of Recommended Choral RepertoryD. Voice Class ResourcesE. Sight-Singing Materials
