Up Front!: Becoming the Complete Choral Conductor

This book shares the experience & knowledge of 12 outstanding professional choral musicians, each writing on just one critical topic.Contents:PrefaceAbout the authorsCreditsRay Robinson: The challenge of choral leadership in the 21st centuryTimothy Sharp: Choral literature: research references, current sources, & future directionsGordon Paine: Score selection, study, & interpretationMelinda O'Neal: Coming to terms with historical performance practicesJameson Marvin: Mastery of choral ensembleDonald Neuen: ConductingPaul Brandvik: Choral toneRichard Cox: dictionJames Jordan: Rehearsal technique: A guide for planning the choral rehearsalGuy Webb: The tools of a choral musicianG. Roberts Kolb: Effective choral programmingScott Dorsey: Resources for the choral conductorThere are numerous illustrations & musical examples throughout the book.