Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors

by Nicolás Alberto Dosman

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538158968
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	06/15/2024
Pages:	158
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Nicolás Alberto Dosman is director of choirs and assistant professor of teaching at the University of California Davis. Dosman has held positions as a church musician, community choir director, and educator.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Fit: The Human Connection

Chapter 2. Connecting with Everyone: Are All Really Welcome?

Chapter 3. Ensembles: School Choruses, Church Choruses, and Community Choruses

Chapter 4. Skill Development and Rehearsal Priorities

Chapter 5. Musicianship: Developing Notational Literacy

Chapter 6. Program Development: Evolution of the Developing Program

Chapter 7. Public Relations: Community versus School Chorus

Chapter 8. Programming Literature: Making Your Choirs Successful

Appendices

Bibliography

About The Author

Editorial Reviews

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

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

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