Choral Conducting Focus on Communication

Choral Conducting Focus on Communication by Harold A. Decker, published by Waveland Press in 1995, is a comprehensive resource for college students studying choral conducting. This 374-page book offers direction and guidance, aiming to stimulate both students and practicing conductors who are open to exploring alternative approaches to choral development and problem-solving. The text emphasizes the unique communication dynamics inherent in choral experiences, highlighting the conductor’s pivotal role as a catalyst and facilitator.
Readers will find insights drawn from professional experience in guiding choral conductors, focusing on the interplay between the conductor, singers, and audiences. The book addresses the essential skills and artistry required for effective conducting, making it a valuable tool for those engaged in music instruction and study. With its emphasis on the group dynamic, this edition serves as a practical guide for enhancing the choral experience through effective communication strategies.
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This book is designed to provide direction and guidance for college students of choral conducting, and to stimulate the practicing conductor who is receptive to alternative approaches to choral development and problem solving. It is the result of professional experience in guiding choral conductors who share this art with singers and audiences. The choral experience is an avenue that is unique for communication. Because of the group dynamic, a conductor’s role is that of catalyst and facilitator. Both singing group and audience are dependent upon the conductor’s skills and artistry. – Preface and Prologue.
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