Growing Your Choral Program

Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors is a practical guide for early career choral directors and music educators in search of tangible and simple solutions to problems typical of developing choirs-including church choirs, community choirs, school choirs, and children's choirs. Nicolas Alberto Dosman tackles various scenarios and real-world issues, both musical and non-musical, that often go unaddressed in choral education programs. Some topics include:Choral philosophies and approachesProgramming Logistical concernsSimple strategies for notational literacy and vocal techniqueDiverse repertoire selectionsChoral program managementLeadership skillsLesson and rehearsal planningWhether you are a new choral director at a school, church, or community choir, this book will help you navigate challenging moments that are common for developing choirs.