Howard Swan Interviewed by Gordon Paine

ACDA On Location Volume 2

Howard Swan Interviewed by Gordon Paine

For more than half a century, Howard Swan graced and enriched the lives of singers and choral conductors throughout America.  In Volume 2 of this series, Gordon Paine interviews Dr. Swan who remembers his long and distinguished career as a teacher, conductor, and friend at Occidental College in Los Angeles, California.  He reviews the history of American choral music during the first half of the twentieth century, discusses his views on the state of choral music in church and school, and gives advice to the young choral conductor.   The interview is a valuable resource for choral history scholars and for students preparing for careers in choral music.  

Chapter 1 - Title

Chapter 2 - Introduction

Chapter 3 - Early Education & Teaching Experience

Chapter 4 - Experiencing the Music

Chapter 5 - The Audience's Experience

Chapter 6 - Literature

Chapter 7 - Influences on Career & Advice to Teachers

Chapter 8 - Choral Music & Literature Before 1945

Chapter 9 - Post War Forces

Chapter 10 - Challenges

Chapter 11 - ACDA Conventions

Chapter 12 - Closing Personal Questions