E-raamat: Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors

This book is extremely insightful and will help focus new or seasoned choral conductors on the importance of student engagement. This is a must read for every choral conductor, regardless of grade level or length of service to the profession. -- Kellori Dower, dean, Visual & Performing Arts, Cypress College; Past-President, National Collegiate Choral Organization Drawing upon scholarly research, professional experience, and personal insight, Dosman has created a valuable resource for choral music educators and choir directors. The foundational concepts and structures necessary for the creation of successful choral programs are identified and matched with proven, practical rehearsal strategies that will benefit ensembles at all stages of development. -- Michele Kaschub, professor of music, director of music teacher education, University of Southern Maine This comprehensive and insightful guide approaches choral programs from every possible angle. Although it was written with new directors in mind, it contains helpful information for choral directors at every stage of their careers. This is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to build their choral music program. -- Laura Artesani, associate professor of music education and piano, University of Maine