Download the complete issue. (79 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Composers Responding to Tragedy: A Conversationby Nancy Menk A (Somewhat) Brief Guide to Commissioning New Musicby Dominick DiOrio Tips and Tricks for Submitting Your Composition for Publicationby Susan LaBarr Hunting Choral Treasure: How Conductors Find New […]
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October 2018
Download the complete issue. (13.9 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES The Dallas Street Choir: The Impact of Communal Singing on Those Experiencing Homelessnessby Anne Nordberg, Courtney Cronley, Erin Murphy, Craig Keaton, and Jonathan Palant I Am Because We Are: Building Choral Communitiesby Caterine Roma If You […]
September 2018
Download the complete issue. (7.9 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES “Thunderstruck” by Art: The Interdisciplinary and Interpretive Contexts of Morten Lauridsen’s O magnum mysteriumby James Arthur Bond Agile Development Instructional Framework (ADIF): A New Strategy for Student-Centered Music Educationby Brian O. Ackles ARTICLES Excellence in Choral Music: […]
August 2018
Download the complete issue. (11.7 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Adding Canons to the Canon: Franz Joseph Haydn’s Die Weltlichen Kanonsby Alyssa Cossey Foundations of Music Literacy: Jerome Bruner’s Contributions to Choral Music Educationby Carol Krueger and Jill Wilson Daron Hagen Takes “Flight” with Flight Music by […]
An Introvert on the Podium: The Science and Skill to Embrace Your Introverted Self
Many prominent musicians are introverted. In addition, some dynamic and engaging conductors of our own time are introverted. Despite the important role of the conductor, the little research on personality in choral music has largely focused on the challenges of accommodating multiple personality types within an ensemble. Understanding introversion in conductors is critical because introverts […]
Fix it on the Fly: Improving Conducting for the Busy Choir Director
This session will outline a method for self-guided improvement in conducting while maintaining the busy life of a school choir director. Through lecture, discussion, and audience participation, Joshua Bronfman will demonstrate how this method can be utilized to facilitate ongoing growth in conducting technique and effectiveness.
