Children's choir training

Author: Meng Dapeng
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Publish Date: 2000-04-01
Features: This book is a basic conducting tutorial written according to the teaching syllabus for music education majors at normal colleges, issued by the Department of Normal Education of the Ministry of Education. It is compiled by Meng Dapeng, conductor of the Central People's Broadcasting Station Youth Broadcasting Choir. The tutorial is tailored to children's vocal characteristics and is presented in the form of lectures, starting from the organization and training of a choir. It elaborates on the cultivation and techniques of conducting, vocal training, pitch accuracy, sight-singing, rhythm, articulation, selection and preparation of repertoire, rehearsal and performance content. It also includes 12 children's choir songs in various styles along with performance tips. This textbook is suitable for music majors and teachers at normal colleges, in-service music teachers in primary and secondary schools, and music enthusiasts.