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| Preface | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Conducting Techniques | |
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| Fundamental Conducting Patterns | |
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| Irregular Meter | |
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| Music in Free Rhythm | |
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| Subdivided Beats | |
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| Supermetric Patterns | |
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| The Preparatory Beat/Attacks and Releases | |
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| Attacks on Incomplete Measures | |
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| Fermatas | |
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| Unifying the Technique | |
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| Body Attitudes | |
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| Self-Analysis | |
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| Use of a Baton | |
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| Determining the Tempo | |
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| Style and Historical Period | |
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| Metronome Markings | |
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| Tempo Markings | |
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| Mood of the Text | |
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| Ability of the Singers | |
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| Acoustics of the Performance Room | |
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| Achieving Expressive Conducting | |
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| The Conducting Plane | |
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| Size of the Beat | |
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| Negating the Beats | |
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| Clarifying the Beat | |
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| Style of the Beat | |
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| Controlling Tempo and Dynamics | |
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| Extending the Musical Phrase | |
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| The Left Hand | |
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| Cueing | |
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| Conducting Accent and changing Meter | |
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| Syncopated Figures | |
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| Offbeat Accents | |
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| Displaced Rhythmic Accents | |
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| Conducting Asymmetrical Patterns | |
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| Studying the Score | |
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| Summary: Developing Conducting Skills | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Tone and Diction | |
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| The Vocal Instrument | |
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| Developing Choral Tone | |
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| Achieving Correct Posture | |
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| Improving Breath Control | |
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| Stretching Exercises (Prevocalizing Warm-ups) | |
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| Use of Vocalises | |
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| Achieving Deep-Set Vowels | |
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| Developing High-Forward Resonance | |
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| Developing the Vocal Range | |
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| Developing Flexibility | |
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| Developing the Unique, Characteristic Qualities of Voices | |
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| Achieving Correct Diction | |
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| Difference between Vowels and Consonants | |
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| Vowels | |
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| Diphthongs | |
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| Classification of Consonants | |
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| Styles of Diction | |
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| The Sibilant S | |
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| The Troublesome R | |
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| The Consonants M, N, and L | |
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| The Aspirate H | |
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| Vowel-Consonant Balance | |
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| Final Consonants | |
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| Commonly Mispronounced Words | |
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| Schools of Choral Singing | |
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| Tone Quality and Historical Authenticity | |
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| Renaissance Period | |
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| Baroque Period | |
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| Classic Period | |
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| Romantic Period | |
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| Modern Period | |
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| A Glossary of Terms on Choral Tone and Diction | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| References on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Vocal Mechanism | |
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| References on the Alexander Technique | |
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| References on the Schools of Singing | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Maintaining Vocal Health | |
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| Whole Body Health | |
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| Rest and Exercise | |
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| Diet | |
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| Body Hydration | |
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| Misuse of the Voice | |
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| The Common Cold | |
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| The Singer's Environment | |
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| The Emotions and Hyperventilation | |
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| Heeding the Advice of Experts | |
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| The Singer and the Laryngologist | |
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| Some Advice from Professional Singers | |
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| The Singer's Posture and the Circulatory System | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| References on Maintaining Vocal Health | |
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| References on Blood Circulation | |
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| Children's Voices and the Boy's Changing Voice | |
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| Children's Voices | |
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| Vocal Characteristics | |
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| Vocalises | |
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| Voice Ranges and Selecting Music | |
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| Some Comments on Rehearsals | |
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| The Boy's Changing Voice | |
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| Care of the Voice | |
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| Points of View on the Changing Voice | |
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| Selecting Music | |
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| Scheduling and Seating Arrangements | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| References on Children's Voices and Choirs | |
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| References on the Boy's Changing Voice | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Style and Interpretation | |
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| The Renaissance Period | |
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| Meter and Stress | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Dynamics | |
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| Texture | |
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| Expressive Aspects | |
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| The Baroque Period | |
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| Meter and Stress | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Dynamics | |
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| Texture | |
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| Expressive Aspects | |
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| The Classic Period | |
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| Meter and Stress | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Dynamics | |
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| Texture | |
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| Expressive Aspects | |
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| The Romantic Period | |
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| Meter and Stress | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Dynamics | |
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| Texture | |
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| Expressive Aspects | |
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| The Modern Period | |
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| Impressionism | |
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| Expressionism | |
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| Neo-Classicism | |
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| Neo-Romanticism | |
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| Meter and Stress | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Dynamics | |
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| Texture | |
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| Expressive Aspects | |
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| Music with Electronic Tape/Nonconventional Notation | |
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| The Jazz/Pop Idiom | |
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| Rhythm | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Tone Quality | |
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| Vocal Jazz Articulations and Inflections | |
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| Some Concluding Thoughts | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Rehearsal Techniques | |
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| Prerehearsal Planning | |
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| The Singers' Responsibilities | |
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| The First Rehearsal | |
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| Introducing Music | |
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| Sectional Rehearsals | |
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| Improving Music Reading | |
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| Rhythmic Responsiveness | |
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| Tonal Awareness | |
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| Attacks and Releases | |
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| Balance and Blend | |
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| Pitch and Intonation | |
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| The Slurring Attack | |
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| Repeated Tones and Scale Passages | |
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| Diction | |
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| Breath Control | |
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| Classification of Voices | |
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| Body Attitudes and Fatigue | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Seating Arrangements | |
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| Acoustics | |
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| Atmospheric Conditions | |
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| Ventilation | |
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| Growing Stale | |
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| Other Rehearsal Considerations | |
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| Rehearsal Pace | |
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| Warm-up Exercises and Ear-Training Devices | |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Rapport | |
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| Maintaining Correct Posture | |
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| Avoiding Fatigue and Vocal Strain | |
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| Rehearsing A Cappella | |
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| Making Corrections | |
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| Stimulating Concentration | |
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| Encouraging Individual Responsibility | |
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| Ending the Rehearsal | |
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| Interpretation | |
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| Style of the Music | |
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| Dynamic Range and Contrast | |
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| Tempo | |
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| Nuances | |
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| Projecting the Mood | |
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| Finishing the Musical Phrase | |
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| Eliminating Excessive Slurring | |
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| Singers' Facial Expressions and Audience Communication | |
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| Memorizing the Music | |
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| Mental Attitudes | |
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| Sports Psychology and Peak Performance | |
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| Conducting Choral/Orchestral Works | |
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| The Orchestral Instruments | |
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| Bowings | |
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| Balance and Intonation | |
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| Seating Arrangements | |
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| Preparing for Rehearsals | |
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| Rehearsals | |
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| The Concert Hall and the Performance | |
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| Musical Terms for the Orchestral Player/Conductor | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| References on Mental Attitudes | |
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| References on Sports Psychology | |
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| References on Conducting Choral/Orchestral Works | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Programs and Concerts | |
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| Selecting the Music | |
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| Ethnic Music and Multicultural Perspectives | |
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| Considering the Audience | |
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| Achieving Unity and Variety | |
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| Using a Theme | |
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| Publicizing the Concert | |
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| Newspaper Articles | |
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| Radio Announcements | |
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| Complimentary Tickets | |
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| Mailing of Programs | |
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| Posters | |
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| Word-of-Mouth | |
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| The Final Rehearsal | |
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| The Madrigal Dinner | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| References on Religious Music in the Public Schools | |
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| References for Madrigal Dinners | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Planning and Management | |
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| The Choral Curriculum | |
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| Junior High School Choral Groups | |
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| Senior High School Choral Groups | |
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| Small Vocal Ensembles | |
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| The Voice Class | |
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| Recruiting Singers | |
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| Testing and Classifying Voices | |
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| Selecting Accompanists | |
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| Seating Arrangements | |
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| Stimulating Interest | |
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| Exchange Concerts | |
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| Guest Conductors | |
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| Attending Concerts | |
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| Choral Recordings | |
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| Tape Recordings as a Rehearsal Aid | |
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| Production and Sale of Recordings | |
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| Group Photographs | |
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| The Rehearsal-Room Bulletin Board | |
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| Radio and Television Broadcasts | |
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| Publication of Yearbooks or Newsletters | |
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| Awards | |
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| Social Events | |
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| Newspaper Publicity | |
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| Music Festivals | |
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| The Choir/Chorus Retreat | |
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| Responsibilities of the Choir Member -- A Self-Assessment | |
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| To the Choral Director | |
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| To the Choir Member | |
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| The Evaluation of Chorus Members | |
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| The Music Budget | |
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| Care of Choral Music | |
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| Indexing and Storing | |
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| Distribution | |
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| Repair | |
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| Selecting Choir Apparel | |
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| Choir Robes | |
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| Suggestions for Adjudicators of Choral Music Festivals | |
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| Topics for Discussion | |
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| Selected Readings | |
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| Videotapes | |
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| Songs for Recreational Singing | |
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| Source Information | |
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| Choral Composers | |
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| Choral Octavo Publications | |
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| Choral Collections | |
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| Extended Choral Works | |
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| Music Publishers/Distributors | |
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| National Retail Music Dealers/Distributors | |
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| Manufacturers of Music Equipment | |
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| Choir Travel/Tour Services | |
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| Index | |