Now in its second edition, Directing the Choral Music Program is a comprehensive introduction to developing and managing choral music programs for elementary, high school, and adult levels. Broad in scope and practical in orientation, this text is structured around three basic units: the administrative process, rehearsal and performance planning, and choral techniques.

Preface UNIT 1. CHORAL ADMINISTRATION 1. Becoming a Choral Music Director The Professional Choral Music Educator Qualifications for the Choral Conductor Historical Perspectives Future Directions 2. Developing a Philosophy for the Music Program Intrinsic versus Extrinsic Values Shaping Your Philosophy of Music Education A Rationale for Music Education Advocacy for Music in the Schools 3. Promoting and Recruiting for Choral Success Building a Public Relations Program The Choir Newsletter Recruiting Choristers Using Standardized Tests 4. Planning, Building, and Managing the Choral Program Designing the Choral Curriculum Budgetary Procedures Music Supplies, Equipment, and Concert Attire The Choral Music Library 5. Processing the Flow of Information Written Communication Evaluating and Reporting Achievement Lesson Planning Informing Others 6. Technology for the Choral Director (Scott L. Phillips) Technology in the Choral Program Planning for Technology Electronic Communication Technology in Rehearsal and Performance Unit 1. Optional Projects: A Rationale for Teaching Music Preparing Promotion Materials Lesson Planning Music Technology UNIT 2. REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE PLANNING 7. Working with Adolescent Singers The Nature of Adolescents The Female Voice Change The Male Voice Change Appropriate Part Voicings 8. Classroom Management and Choir Conduct Attributes of Good Teaching Four Modes of Discipline Basic Rules, Consequences, and Enlisting Help Guidelines for Classroom Management 9. Choosing the Music Guidelines for Choosing Quality Literature Locating Quality Choral Literature Programming Objectives Programming Music with a Sacred Text 10. Preparing the Choral Rehearsal and Music The Rehearsal Schedule The Rehearsal Format Preparing the Music Placement of Singers 11. Organizing Performances Concert Preparation Choir Tours Choral Festivals Competitions 12. Popular Music Presentations Broadway Musical Productions Swing Choirs Show Choirs Vocal Jazz Ensembles Selected Bibliography for Broadway Musical Productions Unit 2. Optional Projects: Code of Conduct Show Choir Choreography Choral Rehearsal Observation UNIT 3. CHORAL TECHNIQUES 13. Teaching the Singers to Sing Auditioning the Students Guidelines for Voice Classification Warm-Ups/Singing Lessons Energizing through Movement 14. Vocal Development: Body and Breath Energize the Body -- Physical Conditioning -- Posture Development Energize the Breath -- Breathing Motion -- Breath Management 15. Vocal Development: Ear, Voice, and Song Energize the Ear 291 -- Aural Acuity 291 -- Pitch Discrimination 293 Energize the Voice 296 -- Phonation 297 -- Resonant Tone Production 301 Energize the Song -- Diction -- Expression 16. Teaching Sight-Singing Skills Historical Overview How to Teach Sight-Singing Scheduling Time for Sight-Singing Assessing Sight-Singing Skills 17. Rehearsing the Choir Introducing a New Choral Work Whole-Part-Whole Strategy Directing an Efficient Rehearsal Common Ensemble Problems 18. Understanding Styles and Performance Practices Medieval Era (c. 500-1450) Renaissance Era (c. 1450-1600) Baroque Era (c. 1600-1750) Classical Era (c. 1750-1825) Romantic Era (c. 1825-1900) Contemporary Era (c. 1900-Present) 19. Presenting the Performance The Concert Program Technical Matters Dress Rehearsal Conducting the Concert 20. Directing Other Choral Organizations The Community or Civic Chorus Church Choirs Children's Choirs Nontraditional Choirs Unit 3. Optional Projects: Choral Auditioning Planning and Leading a Warm-Up/Singing Lesson Rehearsing the Choir (Microteaching) Developing a Concert Program EPILOGUE. MOVING INTO THE WORKPLACE 21. Planning for Success (Eugene F. Bechen) Creating a Successful Student Teaching Experience The Job Search Professional Growth and Development Dealing with Stress and Burnout Study and Discussion Questions References Appendix A. Music Publishers and Distributors Appendix B. Manufacturers of Equipment, Supplies, and Attire Appendix C. Lists of Recommended Choral Repertory Appendix D. Voice Class Resources Appendix E. Sight-Singing Materials Index

\"This text is excellent. By using Directing the Choral Music Program, I am confident that I am giving my students a chance to succeed immediately in their teaching careers. I recommend it.\" --Jeremy Manternach, The University of Arizona

\"This is the most comprehensive text that I have found for preparing young choral teachers for the many hats that they will wear in this role.\" --Charlene Ryan, Berklee College of Music