Growing Your Choral Program : A Practical Guide for New Directors

Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors is a practical guide for early career choral directors and music educators in search of tangible and simple solutions to problems typical of developing choirs—including church choirs, community choirs, school choirs, and children’s choirs.

Nicolás Alberto Dosman tackles various scenarios and real-world issues, both musical and non-musical, that often go unaddressed in choral education programs.

Some topics include:Choral philosophies and approachesProgramming Logistical concernsSimple strategies for notational literacy and vocal techniqueDiverse repertoire selectionsChoral program managementLeadership skillsLesson and rehearsal planningWhether you are a new choral director at a school, church, or community choir, this book will help you navigate challenging moments that are common for developing choirs.