Description
"Kick-Start Your Choir" is for teachers, choral directors, church musicians - anybody who directs a choir. It presents a treasure trove of ideas distilled from years of innovative work with singers of all ages. Practical strategies are offered on almost every aspect of choral directorship. "Kick-Start Your Choir" is the indispensable handbook for the choral conductor. Contents: The Voice In The Classroom; Starting A Choir; Getting Young People To Sing; Sound Gestures - Towards An Understanding Of Conducting; Programme Planning And Repertoire Resources; Preparation And Rehearsal; Basic Vocal Techniques; Troubleshooting.