Choral Conducting : Focus on Communication

, by Decker, Harold A.; Kirk, Colleen J.

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ISBN: 9780881338768 | 0881338761
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Copyright: 10/1/1995

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Preface

Prologue: The Importance of Communication

(2)

The Conductor

(3)

Interpreter of Music

(1)

Teacher of Skills

(1)

Organizer of Experiences

(1)

Self-motivated Learner

(1)

Sensitive Human Being

(1)

Relating Gesture to Musical Expression

(24)

Posture

(2)

Position of Arm and Hand

(1)

Right Hand Gesture Movement

(1)

Character and Style of Gesture Communication

(4)

Marcato Practice

(2)

Staccato Practice

(1)

Legato Practice

(1)

Leggiero and Portato Character

(1)

Meter and Tempo

(2)

Duple Meter

(1)

Triple Meter

(1)

Preparatory Gesture

(1)

Practice of Sound Preparation

(1)

The Fermata

(3)

Fermata Practice

(1)

Association of Gesture Practice and Music

(1)

Timing and Character of Cues

(1)

Subdivisions of Meter

(4)

Additional Gesture Practice

(1)

Left Hand Gesture

(5)

Facial Expression

(1)

Preparing for Music Making: Score Study

(51)

Establishing Historical Perspective for Score Study

(38)

The Renaissance (ca. 1430-1580)

(10)

The Renaissance-Baroque Transitional Period

(1)

The Baroque Era (1580-1770)

(13)

The Classic Period (1770-1830)

(1)

The Romantic Era (1830-1900)

(3)

The Twentieth Century

(11)

Procedures for Score Analysis

(2)

Score Analysis Models

(10)

Score Marked for Rehearsal

(6)

Creating Music with the Choral Instrument

(22)

Practical Suggestions

(1)

Examples of Score Study: Rehearsal Presentation Guides

(21)

The Rehearsal: Aesthetic Performance

103

(15)

Responsibilities of the Conductor

104

(7)

Rehearsal Planning

104

(4)

Improving Aural Acuity

108

(1)

Rehearsal Principles

108

(1)

Long-Range Planning

109

(1)

Rehearsals with Instruments

110

(1)

Focus in Rehearsal Planning

111

(3)

Children's Choirs

111

(1)

Adolescent Choirs

112

(1)

Adult Choirs

113

(1)

Church Choir Rehearsals: Special Considerations

113

(1)

Models for Rehearsal Planning

114

(4)

Developing the Choral Instrument

118

(18)

The Physiology of the Singing Process

119

(3)

Breath Management

119

(1)

Phonation

120

(1)

Resonance and Amplification

121

(1)

Diction

122

(5)

Vowels: Phonetic Spelling

123

(1)

The Schwa (e) and Unaccented Short I (I) Vowels

123

(1)

Diphthongs

124

(1)

Consonants

125

(1)

Rhythmic Timing of Consonants and Diphthongs

125

(1)

The American r

126

(1)

Additional Suggestions for Placement of Consonants

127

(1)

Sensitivity to Text

127

(3)

Word and Syllable Stress

127

(1)

Text and Structure

128

(1)

Text-Timbre Relationships

129

(1)

The Added Dimension: Communication

130

(1)

The Singing Process: A Sequence of Developmental Exercises

130

(2)

Preparation for Singing: Posture and Physical Movement

130

(1)

Breathing and Phonation

131

(1)

Additional Exercises

132

(4)

Exercises for Proper Beginning of Sound (Phonation)

132

(1)

Associating Breath Connection with Vowel Stream

132

(1)

Encouraging Resonation

132

(1)

Extending Range

133

(1)

Developing Vocal Agility

134

(1)

Developing Clarity of Articulation

134

(2)

Developing Musical Skills and Responsiveness

136

(14)

Listening

136

(1)

Ear Training and Sight Singing

137

(10)

Choruses of Children

138

(5)

Choruses of Adolescents or Adults with Minimal Reading Skills

143

(4)

Awareness of Phrasing

147

(1)

Sensitivity to Relationships

148

(1)

Cognition

149

(1)

Recapitulation

149

(1)

Selecting Repertory and Building the Concert Program

150

(26)

Criteria for Repertory Selection

151

(2)

Vocal and Emotional Maturity

151

(1)

Teaching-Learning Objectives

151

(1)

Artistic Potential and Musical Responsiveness

152

(1)

Guides for Examining Editions

153

(1)

Facilitating the Search for Repertory

154

(1)

Concert Programs: Philosophical and Practical Considerations

155

(3)

Encouraging Musical Growth and Understanding

155

(1)

Providing Aesthetic Satisfaction

155

(1)

Ensuring Enjoyment of Singers and Audience

156

(1)

Serving Special Occasions

156

(1)

Developing Community Feeling

157

(1)

Building a Concert Program

158

(4)

A Unifying Theme

158

(1)

The Shape of a Concert Program

158

(1)

The Opening Selection

159

(1)

Placement of Music Demanding Intense Concentration

159

(1)

Placement of Serious and Lighter Selections

159

(1)

Contrast within Sections

160

(1)

Audience Participation

161

(1)

The Program Ending

161

(1)

Types of Concerts

161

(1)

Examples of Program Building

162

(9)

Examples of Centerpieces for Concert Programs

171

(5)

Epilogue

176

(3)

Sensitivity

177

(1)

Proportion

177

(1)

Relationship

178

(1)

Appendix A Projects for Students of Conducting

179

(8)

Appendix B Guides for Teachers of Conducting Classes

187

(16)

Appendix C Capitalization of Titles and Pronunciation Guides

203

(10)

Capitalization of Titles

203

(1)

English

203

(1)

Latin, Italian, and French

203

(1)

German

204

(1)

Phonetic Spelling and Pronunciation in Foreign Languages

204

(9)

Phonetic Equivalent Chart

204

(1)

Liturgical Latin

205

(2)

German

207

(3)

French

210

(3)

Appendix D Selected Repertory

213

(18)

Children's, Adolescents', Treble, and Male Choruses

213

(15)

Music for the Church Choir

228

(3)

Glossary

231

(9)

Bibliography

240

(5)

Music for Class Study and Conducting

245

(124)

Index

369

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Choral Conducting : Focus on Communication

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