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Beyond Singing by : Elizabeth Volk : Stan McGill
Excellence is not something stumbled upon by accident. You won't achieve great things while flailing about in paperwork nor partake of true musical artistry by folly. Success requires a concrete plan of action: a big-picture plan followed by all the little details that; together; create a complex mosaic that forms a beautiful and intricate picture of choral excellence. This practical text offers a wealth of information for running a choral program. The two successful veteran teachers offer advice for dozens of solutions to issues facing the choral director. Includes online bonus material; an introduction by Paul Salamunovich; and these chapters:
1. GET READY... The Calendar for the Year; The Choir Handbook.
2. GET SET... Preparing for Class; Rerhearsal Structure and Techniques; Selecting Literature; Blueprint for Teaching Choral Literature; Effective Classroom Management.
3. GO! Conducting Concert Dos and Don'ts; Memorization; Contests and Festivals; Programming Themes and Variations; Enrichment Opportunities for Students; The Blessing of Added Extras; Identifying Prospective Audiences.
4. AFTER ALL; THEY DO CALL YOU A TEACHER! Grading Policies; Paperwork; Teaching Sight-Reading and Music Literacy.
5. TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Copyright Law for the Choral Director; The Art of the Interview; Teacher Observations and Evaluations; Professional Resources.
6. HOW TO GET ALONG AND PLAY WELL WITH OTHERS Building Your Support System; The Recruitment and Retention of Choir Students; Effective Publicity and Public Relations.
HOW TO DO STUFF Fund-Raising; Uniforms; Music Library Organization and Maintentance.
8. HOW TO KEEP THE TAIL FROM WAGGING THE DOG Show; Pop; Jazz; and Swing Choirs; Chamber Singers and Madrigal Groups.
9. WHO SAYS CHOIR IS BORING? Choir Traditions; Fun and Games; Trips; Tours; Parties; and Banquets.
10. ALL THE REST THAT'S FIT TO PRINT... Topics Overlooked in MusEd 101; The Great Miscellany of It All.
11. VAULTING INTO THE BIG LEAGUES VIPs of the Profession; “You Are Cordially Invited...”; International Travel
 . . . . Sample Audio & etc. . . .  Back Cover  Sample Page 7  Sample Page 6  Sample Page 5  Sample Page 4  Sample Page 3  Sample Page 2  Sample Page 1  Front Cover PRODUCT INFORMATION | Publisher | Hal Leonard |
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| Media | Softcover Media Online |
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| Format | Book/Online Audio |
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| Pages | 264 |
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| Length x Width x Height | 9 x 5.75 x 0.637 inches |
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| Shipping Weight | 2.11 pounds |
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| East Coast Music Product Code | ZHL8745729 |
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| UPC Code | 884088111236 |
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| ISBN | 1423420438 |
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| EAN | 9781423420439 |
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| 1st Publication Date | 07/2007 |
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