Part I. Emotion and symbols -- Historical singing -- The conductor's process -- Choral literature -- Score study -- Performance practice -- Conducting -- Part II. The core -- Mastery of choral ensemble -- Score study: developing the mental-aural image -- Preparing the ear and the score for rehearsing -- Ear and how to listen -- Rehearsing -- Part III. Special topics -- Painting words: verbs and other parts of speech -- Performing Renaissance choral music -- Singing polyphony today: where have all the flowers gone? -- The expressive power of intervals -- Finale.
Summary:
"Emotion in Choral Singing explores what it truly takes to experience the transcendent power of choral music and achieve genuine emotional connection between composer, performer, and listener."
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