Music

Intended for Choral Conducting, Secondary Choral Music Methods and Materials, and Secondary Music Education Method courses at the junior/senior undergraduate level. Part I of the text is suitable for a freshman level Introduction to Music Education course and helps to build strong foundations for success. Part II relates the nuts and bolts of the profession (how to teach). Part III aids in structuring your responsibilities. One of the most comprehensive, user-friendly and practical textbooks for choral methods classes, this authoritative guide offers a sequential, organized plan of approach to teaching choral music that explores the foundation principles and methods of the discipline, covers the nuts and bolts of the profession, and helps students learn to structure administration and organization responsibilities to promote long, complete, and satisfying careers.

NEW TO THIS EDITION

• NEW - Significantly expands/enhances appendices. Pg.___

  • A new appendix now offers one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date registry of music industry suppliers available to choral music educators (Appendix A). Pg.___

  • Includes a recommended list of multicultural works to assist teachers in meeting the needs of our diverse culture, plus lists some useful web sites for choral music educators (Appendix D). Pg.___

  • Offers an expanded list of sight-reading methods recommended for mid-level singers (Appendix E). Pg.___

  • Includes list of some useful websites for choral music educators (Appendix F). Pg.___

• NEW - Recommends long- and short-term Study Projects at the end of each chapter, providing ways of learning other than hearing lectures and taking tests. Pg.___

• NEW - Updates all end-of-chapter bibliographies to include books published since the release of the 1st edition.

• NEW - Information about the “National Standards for Art Education” has been added to Chapter 4.

• NEW - Section entitled “Computer Technology in the Choral Classroom” has been added to Chapter 17.

• Written in a lively, engaging style throughout, with logically arranged topical format. Pg.___

• Offers practical guidance and explains complex concepts about vocal and choral technique in a simple, sensible, and easy-to-understand language. Pg.___

• Covers the history of choral music in Europe and America to help students understand their choral music heritage. Pg.___

• Delineates a specific philosophy of teaching choral music with a particular emphasis on its justification in the secondary school curriculum. Pg.___

• Retains its value as an excellent reference source once students become actual teachers. Pg.___

• Significantly expands/enhances appendices. Pg.___

  • A new appendix now offers one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date registry of music industry suppliers available to choral music educators (Appendix A). Pg.___

  • Includes a recommended list of multicultural works to assist teachers in meeting the needs of our diverse culture, plus lists some useful web sites for choral music educators (Appendix D). Pg.___

  • Offers an expanded list of sight-reading methods recommended for mid-level singers (Appendix E). Pg.___

  • Includes list of some useful websites for choral music educators (Appendix F). Pg.___

• Recommends long- and short-term Study Projects at the end of each chapter, providing ways of learning other than hearing lectures and taking tests. Pg.___

• Updates all end-of-chapter bibliographies to include books published since the release of the 1st edition.

• Information about the “National Standards for Art Education” has been added to Chapter 4.

• Section entitled “Computer Technology in the Choral Classroom” has been added to Chapter 17.

(NOTE: Each chapter concludes with Study Projects, Thoughts for Contemplation and Discussion, and a comprehensive Bibliography.)

I. BUILDING FOUNDATIONS.

II. TEACHING.

III. ADMINISTERING.

Vocal Music Education  (Music)
Choral Methods  (Music)

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