Edition: Hardcover Book & CD-ROM Package, Vocals

Henry Leck, Founder and Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir and Director of Choral Activities at Butler University, has influenced thousands of young musicians and teachers through his dedication to choral excellence and the idea that children can perform music with artistry and understanding.

This comprehensive text, written with Dr. Flossie Jordan, is an insightful guide for choral directors in the field and in training to help develop the teaching skills, leadership abilities, conducting technique, knowledge of repertoire and organizational skills necessary for success.

As an added bonus, the book includes a CD-ROM with dozens of helpful forms and documents from the Indianapolis Children's Choir covering organizing a children's choir, auditions, governing documents, managing volunteers, fundraising, grant writing and much more!

Going Beyond the Craft of Music Making

Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer

Director Preparation

Musical Expression through Visualization

Dalcroze Techniques in the Choral Rehearsal

Creating Artistry Through a Kodály Curriculum

The Boy's Expanding Voice: Take the High Road

Leadership Style

Organization

Epilogue