Growing Your Choral Program

Growing Your Choral Program Synopsis

Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors is a practical guide for early career choral directors and music educators in search of tangible and simple solutions to problems typical of developing choirs-including church choirs, community choirs, school choirs, and children's choirs.

Nicolás Alberto Dosman tackles various scenarios and real-world issues, both musical and non-musical, that often go unaddressed in choral education programs. Some topics include:

• Choral philosophies and approaches
• Programming
• Logistical concerns
• Simple strategies for notational literacy and vocal technique
• Diverse repertoire selections
• Choral program management
• Leadership skills
• Lesson and rehearsal planning

Whether you are a new choral director at a school, church, or community choir, this book will help you navigate challenging moments that are common for developing choirs.

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