Art & Science in the Choral Rehearsal

Paul's book is deeply personal, erudite and meticulously researched. I absolutely loved it, took meticulous notes, and look forward to using much of what I learned in my classes and rehearsals. An absolute must-read for conductors.

Autorentext

Sharon J. Paul holds the Robert M. Trotter Chair in Music at the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance, where she serves as Director of Choral Activities and Chair of Vocal and Choral Studies. She conducts the internationally award-winning Chamber Choir and teaches graduate courses in choral conducting, repertoire, and pedagogy. Dr. Paul has presented interest sessions at regional, state, division, national, and international conferences. She appears frequently as an adjudicator, clinician, and honor choir director throughout the United States and abroad.

Klappentext

Art and Science in the Choral Rehearsal explores strategies based in cognitive neuroscience and social psychology studies, supported by an understanding of good teaching practices, to increase singer engagement in both rehearsal and performance.

Zusammenfassung
Art and Science in the Choral Rehearsal explores strategies based in cognitive neuroscience and social psychology studies, supported by an understanding of good teaching practices, to increase singer engagement in both rehearsal and performance.

Inhalt

• Acknowledgments

• Dedication

• Introduction

• 1. Problem Solving: Engaging Students in the Joy of Discovery
• 2. Fooling Father Time: Tips for Increased Rehearsal Efficiency
• 3. The Search for Meaning
• 4. The Ringelmann Effect: Creating Accountability in the Choral Rehearsal 88
• 5. Identifying Ways We Learn
• 6. Encircle the World: The Role of the Imagination
• 7. It's All in Your Mind: The Psychology of Rehearsal
• 8. The Write Choice
• 9. Score Study - Look at Your Fish!
• 10. Conducting Tips
• 11. Yearn for the Sea

• Bibliography