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Choral Conducting - The Generosity of Gesture

English · Paperback / Softback

Will be released 03.08.2026

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This book explores the multifaceted skill of choral conducting, from vocal training and gesture to interpretation and rehearsal techniques

This book explores the multifaceted skill of choral conducting, from vocal training and gesture to interpretation and rehearsal techniques. It examines the core skills every budding conductor needs to confidently build and lead a choir, offering a thorough foundation for developing into a skilled conductor capable of shaping a cohesive, disciplined and effective choir.

This invaluable book will guide you through:

• Developing your choir to perform as a single, cohesive instrument
• How to prepare and study a score for confident conducting
• The art of musical interpretation
• Using your physical vocabulary to communicate with your choir
• Rehearsal management, one of the most critical skills for any conductor
• Making professional recordings

About the author

PAUL SPICER is a distinguished choral conductor, composer and author who has worked extensively with professional and amateur choirs. He was instrumental in establishing one of the UK’s first Master’s degree courses in choral conducting, initially at the Royal College of Music and later at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Product details

Authors Spicer Paul
Publisher Wiley
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Release 03.08.2026
 
EAN 9780719845932
ISBN 978-0-7198-4593-2
Dimensions 189 mm x 246 mm x 10 mm
Weight 353 g
Illustrations Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
Subjects Guides > Hobby, home > Singing, making music
Non-fiction book > Music, film, theatre > Classical, opera, operetta, musical

MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Choral, Songbooks, Choral Music

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