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.
Nicols 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 approaches
- Programming
- Logistical concerns
- Simple strategies for notational literacy and vocal technique
- Diverse repertoire selections
- Choral program management
- Leadership skills
- Lesson and rehearsal planning
Whether 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.