This module offers suggestions regarding combining instruments with a choir in concert.
Instruments, particularly wind instruments can easily overbalance a choir. Conductors must establish volume balances.
Interview with Annie Moore, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Bert Samples, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Bill Lassiter, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
This module includes information and discussion regarding the presentation of choral concerts for school and community choirs. Although much of the discussion is intended for school situations, much can be adapted to community choirs and the principles are important to church choir situations.
Interview with Carroll Harris Simms, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
An interview with Charles Criner, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Charles Pebworth, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with the Houston artist David Pryor Adickes, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds
Interview with Dick Wray, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
An interview with Don Edelman, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Dorothy Hood, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Earl Staley, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Earlie Hudnall, Jr., conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
An interview with Edsel Cramer, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds
Interview with Edward Mayo, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
Interview with Edward Mills, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds.
This module discusses the importance of ensemble intonation and provides methods to achieve excellent intonation in a choral ensemble. Techniques of correcting improper intonation and poor pitch are listed and explained.
An interview with Eugene Foney, conducted by Sarah C. Reynolds
This module includes information and recommendations for conductors in the preparation of choral music during the final rehearsals before the concert. Rehearsals should be conducted in a sequential manner leading to a successful concert. Also included is a concert check list as an aid in accomplishing the numerous non-musical items necessary for a concert.
