Edition: Paperback Book, Choral/Vocal

Creating successful youth and children's ensembles requires a multitude of skills. In this publication, nationally recognized clinician and Founding Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Children's Choir, Robyn Lana, shares valuable insight and advice along with practical tips from well-known experts in the field. With topics including rehearsal techniques, recruitment and retention, comprehensive musicianship through performance, building community through a safe environment, and many more, this compilation should have a place on every conductor's bookshelf.

Foreword
Introduction
THE ENVIRONMENT
Building Community, A Safe Environment Robyn Lana
THE REHEARSAL
Warm-Ups Joshua Pedde
Rehearsal Techniques Sandra Thornton
Orff Schulwerk in the Choral Setting Robyn Lana
Kodály in the Choral Setting Eva Floyd
Comprehensive Musicianship Through Performance Karen L. Bruno
Accompanist as Collaborator Jan Corrothers
PREPARING THE PERFORMANCE
Touching the Heart with Artistry Robyn Lana
Programming Anthony Trecek-King
GENDER-SPECIFIC TEACHING
Oh Brother! Success with Boy Singers Julian Ackerley
Girl Choirs Karen L. Bruno
BEHIND THE SCENES
Why Collaborations? Judith Herrington
Recruit, Retain, Results, Rewards Robyn Lana
Preparing the Choir for Large Works and Guest Conductors Robyn Lana
APPENDICES
Notes
Sample Forms
Author Biographies