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| Each chapter includes Study and Discussion Questions and References | |
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| Preface | |
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| Choral Administration | |
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| Becoming a Choral Music Director | |
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| The Professional Choral Music Educator | |
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| Qualifications for the Choral Conductor | |
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| Historical Perspectives | |
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| Future Directions | |
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| Developing a Philosophy for the Music Program | |
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| The National Standards | |
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| Advocacy for Music in the Schools | |
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| Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Values | |
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| A Rationale for Music Education | |
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| Promoting and Recruiting for Choral Success | |
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| Building a Public Relations Program | |
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| The Choir Newsletter | |
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| Recruiting Choristers | |
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| Using Standardized Tests | |
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| Planning and Building the Choral Program | |
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| The Master Schedule | |
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| Designing the Choral Curriculum | |
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| Auditioning the Singers | |
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| Guidelines for Voice Classification | |
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| Processing the Flow of Information | |
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| Written Communication | |
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| Evaluating and Reporting Achievement | |
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| Lesson Planning | |
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| Informing Others | |
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| Managing the Choral Program | |
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| Budgetary Procedures | |
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| Music Supplies, Equipment, and Concert Attire | |
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| The Choral Music Library | |
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| Rewards to Stimulate Pride and Motivation | |
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| Optional Projects | |
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| A Rationale for Teaching Music | |
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| Preparing Promotion Materials | |
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| Choral Auditioning | |
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| Lesson Planning | |
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| Rehearsal And Performance Planning | |
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| Working with Adolescent Singers | |
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| The Nature of Adolescents | |
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| The Female Voice Change | |
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| The Male Voice Change | |
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| Appropriate Part Voicings | |
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| Planning for Discipline and Choir Conduct | |
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| Attributes of Good Teaching | |
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| Four Modes of Discipline | |
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| Basic Rules, Consequences, and Enlisting Help | |
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| Guidelines for Classroom Management | |
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| Choosing the Music | |
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| Guidelines for Choosing Quality Choral Literature | |
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| Locating Quality Choral Literature | |
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| Programming Objectives | |
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| Programming Sacred Music in the Schools | |
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| Preparing the Choral Rehearsal and Music | |
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| The Rehearsal Schedule | |
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| The Rehearsal Format | |
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| Preparing the Music | |
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| Placement of Singers | |
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| Organizing Performances | |
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| Concert Preparation | |
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| Choir ToursChoral Festivals | |
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| Competitions | |
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| Popular Music Presentations | |
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| Broadway Musical Productions | |
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| Swing Choirs | |
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| Show Choirs | |
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| Vocal Jazz Ensembles | |
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| Selected Bibliography for Broadway Musical Productions | |
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| Optional Projects | |
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| Code of Conduct | |
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| Show Choir Choreography | |
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| Choral Rehearsal Observation | |
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| Choral Techniques | |
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| Vocal Development | |
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| Posture Development | |
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| Breath Management: Breathing Motion | |
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| Breath Management: Control | |
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| Breath Management: Support | |
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| Vocal Development | |
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| Vocal Registers | |
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| Resonant Tone Production | |
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| Diction | |
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| Expression | |
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| Energizing the Choral Warm-UpEnergize the Body | |
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| Energize the Breath | |
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| Energize the Ear | |
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| Energize the Voice | |
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| Summary | |
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| Vocal Skills Development Outline: Energizing the Warm-Up | |
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| Teaching Sight-Singing Skills | |
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| Historical Overview | |
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| How to Teach Sight-Singing | |
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| Scheduling Time for Sight-Singing | |
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| Assessing Sight-Singing Skills | |
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| Rehearsing the Choir | |
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| Introducing a New Choral Work | |
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| Whole-Part-Whole Strategy | |
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| Directing an Efficient Rehearsal | |
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| Common Ensemble Problems | |
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| Understanding Styles and Performance Practices | |
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| Medieval Era (c. 500-1450) | |
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| Renaissance Era (c. 1450-1600) | |
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| Baroque Era (c. 1600-1750) | |
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| Classical Era (c. 1750-1825) | |
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| Romantic Era (c. 1825-1900) | |
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| Contemporary Era (c. 1900-Present) | |
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| Presenting the Performance | |
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| The Concert Program | |
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| Technical Matters | |
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| Dress Rehearsal | |
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| Conducting the Concert | |
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| Directing Other Choral Organizations | |
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| The Community or Civic Chorus | |
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| Church Choirs | |
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| Children's Choirs | |
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| Nontraditional Choirs | |
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| Optional Projects | |
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| Planning and Leading a Warm-Up Routine | |
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| Planning and Leading a Sight-Singing Exercise | |
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| Rehearsing the Choir (Microteaching) | |
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| Developing a Concert Program | |
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| Epilogue: Moving Into The Workplace | |
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| Planning for Success | |
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| Creating a Successful Student Teaching Experience | |
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| The Job SearchProfessional Growth and Development | |
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| Dealing with Stress and Burnout | |
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| Appendixes | |
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| Music Publishers and Distributors | |
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| Manufacturers of Equipment, Supplies, and Attire | |
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| Lists of Recommended Choral Repertory | |
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| Voice Class Resources | |
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| Sight-Singing Materials | |
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| Index | |