Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 158
Trim: 6⅜ x 9⅜
978-1-5381-5895-1 • Hardback • June 2024 • $95.00 • (£73.00)
978-1-5381-5896-8 • Paperback • June 2024 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-5381-5897-5 • eBook • May 2024 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
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
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
“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, dean, Visual & Performing Arts, Cypress College; Past-President, National Collegiate Choral Organization
“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, professor of music, director of music teacher education, University of Southern Maine
“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, associate professor of music education and piano, University of Maine