This research intends to explore possible applications of constantin stanislavskis findings, acting theories, techniques, and methods in choral rehearsals and performances as a parallel between the dramatic art and the art of choral music. Dont wait for everyone to arrive, as this will teach them that they can come in 510 minutes late and not miss anything. Choral, vocal classroom resource guide alfred music. Strategies for efficient choral rehearsals by tod fish and jake taylor southwestern musician november 2018 39. A short discussion of music reading, phrasing, blend, expression, unity, enunciation latin. Start your rehearsal immediately when the bell rings. Choral warmup collections these valuable resources consist of warmups for every situation and vocal area. Increase skills in diagnosing and correcting choral ensemble performance. Creative rehearsal techniques for todays choral classroom. Warmup is an exercise used to stimulate and increase blood flow to the muscles involved, resulting in increased flexibility and less likelihood of injury. Examining the techniques of the schools of choral singing in america as they pertain to pitch, tone, dynamics, speechinsong and vocal pedagogy, e. Try even 12 techniques each rehearsal when you come back in january and see if you can capture a renewed sense of energy and focus in your choir. Like most church choirs, you probably have a midweek rehearsal.
Volume 1 covers a wide range of subjects and features sections devoted to. The primary goal of this study was to discover the strategy and technique used by a successful high school choral director to achieve a beautiful choral tone quality in his. Materials for choral practices and techniques jstor. The structures of my warm ups, the repertoire i choose, rehearsal techniques and strategies have made my students better singers and musicians, improved their confidence, and in turn has helped my program. Tools and techniques for success arlington, va july 2017 instructors. Students will be led through the new text, inside the choral rehearsal. For the informational part of the next bunch of letters, id like to share what ive learned about choral diction. A concise, yet comprehensive study of vocal technique for the choral rehearsal or private instruction by paul nesheim and weston noble sep 1, 1995 4. Recommended music course sequence bachelor of music in music education choral total credit hours are approximate.
A singers warmup should also consist of a selection of exercises designed to develop technique as required. This course is an indepth practicum in choral conducting and rehearsal techniques, as well as an introduction to choral repertoire of different styles and time periods appropriate to ensembles of different abilities. This comprehensive and engaging sourcebook is an essential guide to a productive and musical choral rehearsal written by a leading voice in choral pedagogy. Beautiful choral tone quality rehearsal techniques of a. It is selfevident that teaching our choristers to read music will greatly assist them to sing independently in parts. This shows respect for your choir members remember, theyre volunteers. Throughout his career, robert shaw believed that choral. You will see him discuss the challenges of todays choral classroom with candor and humor.
Julie yu director of choral activities kansas state. To gain a deeper understanding of the choral conductor and the rehearsal by i. Robinson introduces and demonstrates his rehearsal techniques for choral instruction helpful to choir directors, ensemble leaders, and individual vocalists. Techniques and strategies are applicable to a variety of ensembles, including bands, orchestras, choirs, and chamber groups. Winnie a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of musical arts university of washington 2014 reading committee. Conducting and teaching choral music in a changing world. This attractive dvd is a firstclass presentation showing actual footage of dr. This belief was manifested through his rehearsal techniquespreparation of a work was a process of gradual transference of accountability from the podium to the. Explore current best practice with respect to rehearsal techniques and choral pedagogy. Choral rehearsal and vocal techniques elena m pardo. To relate the grammar of conducting to actual rehearsal techniques. What effective rehearsal techniques might be found if a successful high school choral director could be observed and interviewed. This is a great time to prepare music for sunday and the next few weeks. Robinson this attractive dvd is a firstclass presentation showing actual footage of dr.
Creating a unified, healthysounding choir is something that all choral directors strive to accomplish, but all conductors training isnt the same. Easy to read, understand, and apply, the material in beyond the downbeat covers many important aspects of choral leadership beyond conducting. Beyond the downbeat choral rehearsal skills and techniques. Intended for choirs of all skill levels, the choral rehearsal.
Weve been looking at this during rehearsal, so this is an opportunity to reinforce what were learning. My experience creating a choral music program in a new york city public school choral rehearsal and vocal techniques has helped me in numerous ways. Seminar in choral techniques and methods course credits. Make as many musical decisions as you can prior to the first rehearsal. My research on rehearsal techniques actually began many years ago. The creative practices online program focuses on groundbreaking rehearsal techniques and rehearsal strategies based the psychology of music. This gave me a familiarity wth read g different clefs and i was able to read easier from reading a smaller number of arts. In addition, exercises for achieving choral blend through vowel formation, dynamic balance, and voice matching will be demonstrated. Choral techniques is written for conductors of high school, college, church and community choirs, and for students preparing for such positions.
Robinson in workshop events as he teaches directors creative rehearsal techniques. Examining the techniques and philosophies schools of choral singing in america d. Make a point to always start and end rehearsal on time. Physiological and acoustical considerations nicole aldrich, doctor of musical arts, 2011 dissertation directed by. Include warmups that focus on the following choral techniques a sustained singing b staccato and detached c crisp diction, arpeggios. Classroom and rehearsal tips for choral and instrumental. Discussing the practical application of the various techniques presented, and f. Debrief for yourself soon after the rehearsal begin planning the next rehearsal sunday morning rehearsal is important. The foundation of vocal technique for the very young singer grades k 2 involves appropriate singing posture, a natural breathing motion, finding the head.
The second group are ideas that are equally applicable to choral and instrumental ensembles. Edward maclary school of music one of the most challenging concepts of vocal technique is registration. The interactive conducting course explores the essential practices of choral music education as a crosscultural, transformative and inclusive musical practice a human practice. Use of these grounded principles serve as a foundation for developing a comprehensive rehearsal process. To study the conditions under which successful rehearsal of school choral ensembles are conducted.
Learn and practice the basic principles of running an effective music ensemble rehearsal. Set the mood for a successful choral rehearsal while developing and reinforcing positive ensemble vocal techniques with these extremely popular books. To start, choral diction is simply the way in which we pronounce our words as we sing. Working with male adolescent voices in the choral rehearsal. Use breathing gym video exercises appropriate to rehearsal plan. Gain an understanding of how choral sound is developed and refined. Teach singing and refine vocal technique, opening choir to greater lit, expression, and experience. Send each student to the next choral experience a better singer with more understanding of voice its limits, its full potential. Creative rehearsal technique for todays choral classroom. It will also include areas of interpretation, score study, analysis, diction, music selection, department leadership and others. Allison king and dallas bergen course description this class will focus on elements of leading a choral rehearsal including warm ups, teaching and introducing new music to singers, working with a variety of singers, score preparation. Criteria for selection of vocal music, examination of representative music suitable for groups at various levels of development, principles of programming, rehearsal techniques and organization. In classical western singing, noticeable changes of timbre over the course of a singer. In this one we chat about how macromicromacro can be applied to teaching notes in a.
Tools and techniques for leading a successful choral. Innovative strategies for choral warmup and rehearsal. Study flashcards on drama section a rehearsal techniques at. How to plan a productive choir rehearsal ashley danyew. Choral techniques energizing the rehearsal youthcue. Topics to be covered include conducting gesture, rehearsal. Geoffrey boers, director of choral activities school of music singers today are often asked to perform in a. William dehning outlines the reasons for the choral rehearsal as a means to 1 prepare for performance, 2 for musical and aesthetic growth in our choir members and audiences, 3 to teach, and 4 to achieve the best results in the least amount of time with the least amount of vocal strain. This paper also provides the conductor with insight into creating transinclusive policies for everyday practice in the choral rehearsal. The literature available helps create a multifaceted vocal pedagogy that can be used within all ccm in the choral rehearsal. Dilworth is associate professor of choral music education at the boyer college of music and dance, temple university. This quick study guide to rehearsal techniques is a precise condensation of the majority of principles presented in the choral rehearsal. Procedure and stewardship in the choral rehearsal nafme. Boeing 737 max crashes immediately after takeoff heres what really happened to flight 610 duration.
Musc 1140 musicianship ii 1 musc 3760 choral rehearsal techniques 2. Tools and techniques for leading a successful choral rehearsal led by anne watson born and donald milton iii course description this class will focus on elements of leading a choral rehearsal including warm ups, teaching and introducing new music to singers, working with. Course outcomes following are the competencies to be attained. You will see him discuss the challenges of todays choral classroom with. Please do not spend an entire rehearsal on sundays anthem. Understand relationships between gesture and choral sound. Choral techniques is written for conductors of high school, college, church and com munity choirs. Before rehearsal to emulate shaws artistic approach, detailed preparation is clearly required. Its subsequent dynamic evolvement has brought to the fore the need to broaden the knowledge of specialised rehearsal and conducting techniques, especially in. A survey of researchbased strategies rollo dilworth rollo a. Saving the best for last, i also offer some of my favorite choralspecific rehearsal tips.
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