The Oxford handbook of choral pedagogy /

This text explores varied perspectives on teaching, learning, and performing choral music. Authors are academic scholars and researchers as well as active choral conductors. Topics include music programming and the selection of repertoire; the exploration of singer and conductor identity; choral tra...

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Other Authors: Abrahams, Frank (Editor), Head, Paul (Paul D.) (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Series:Oxford handbooks online.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This text explores varied perspectives on teaching, learning, and performing choral music. Authors are academic scholars and researchers as well as active choral conductors. Topics include music programming and the selection of repertoire; the exploration of singer and conductor identity; choral traditions in North America, Western Europe, South America, and Africa; and the challenges conductors meet as they work with varied populations of singers. Chapters consider children's choirs, world music choirs, adult community choirs, gospel choirs, jazz choirs, professional choruses, collegiate glee clubs, and choirs that meet the needs of marginalized singers.
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199373383 (ebook) :
DOI:10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199373369.001.0001