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The Art & Work of Choir

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The Art & Work of Choir is a three-part series on the development of the choral sound. It was produced by ACCESS-TV where it is regularly broadcast. For more information on broadcast dates and times, go to www.accesslearning.com, and click on Telecourse Listings, and find The Art and Work of Choir under programs.

Program #1: The Voice...

examines the vocal instrument. Viewers will learn about breathing and posture, as well as phonation, resonance, and articulation. This program also covers vocalises, the importance of listening and ensemble applications.

Program #2: The Music...

covers selecting choral music, preliminary and interpretive score study, and marking the score. It also examines rehearsal preparation and rehearsal techniques.

Program #3: Voice & Music...

focuses on the words in choral music. This program examines vowels, vowel formation, diphthongs, consonants and consonant context. Musical application of diction and the conductor's role are also covered.

These videos form part of the curriculum of MUS 230: Choral Methods . They are available for sale through ACCESS-TV and archival copies are housed in Concordia's library.

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