Training Your Choir: Handbook for Choir Directors and Trainers

By (author)  David Hill , By (author)  Hilary Parfitt , By (author)  Elizabeth Ash , Volume editor  Alison Sommazzi , Illustrated by  Graham Johnstone

Whatever kind of choir you direct, whether it is a large professional body or small ad hoc group, this book will be invaluable in developing your own training skills, giving you the confidence to bring out the very best in your singers. Many aspects of choir training are covered, including: warm-ups and vocal exercises, the physiology of singing, an illustrated section on beating patterns, conducting techniques, group dynamics and psychology, preparation of rehearsals and music.