Getting Started with Middle School Chorus

by Patrick K. Freer, MENC, the National Association for Music Education (U.S.) Staff (Contribution by)

Overview

New to teaching chorus? If so, you may be filled with anticipation and anxiety. Getting Started with Middle School Chorus is here to point you in the right directions. Like other books in the Getting Started series, there's enough specific information here to get you started and on your way! This second edition of Getting Started with Middle School Chorus gives you new information on working with young adolescent changing voices, designing optimal rehearsals for middle schoolers, managing growing choral programs, and helping youngsters gain musical skills they can carry with them for a lifetime of making music. This practical outline will help build your confidence as you take on the new responsibilities associated with teaching middle school chorus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607091646
Publisher:	R&L Education
Publication date:	08/15/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	124
Sales rank:	397,810
File size:	409 KB

About the Author

Patrick K. Freer is associate professor of choral music education at Georgia State University. He is a leading expert on working with adolescent choirs.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 In the Beginning
Chapter 3 Your School's Choral Program
Chapter 4 Budget and Equipment
Chapter 5 Developing Your Schedule
Chapter 6 Finding and Choosing Choral Repertoire
Chapter 7 Recruiting Singers
Chapter 8 The Young Adolescent
Chapter 9 The Young Adolescent Voice
Chapter 10 Rehearsal Planning
Chapter 11 Teaching Strategies for Rehearsals
Chapter 12 Performances
Chapter 13 Get Started and Keep Going

Editorial Reviews

Although many new teachers dream of conducting their own choruses, few imagine doing so in a middle school setting. Freer provides a masterly overview of the rewards and challenges facing those who find themselves conducting in that setting.... the book provides a wealth of information for teachers at any stage of their careers.... Well written and acessible, Freer's contribution to the field is powerful and should be a part of all collections devoted to practice and pedagogy. Highly recommended.

May 2010 CHOICE