Covers all aspects of choral conducting, from basic skills such as conducting enjoyable and effective rehearsals to advice for aspiring conductors who wish to record or tour with their choirs.

Includes sample repertoires and rehearsal exercises.

The author is an award-winning children's choir director.

Children's choirs are always a vital part of the cultural life of the community and can be small amateur groups or arts organizations similar to professional choirs and orchestras. Whatever the size and aspirations of a choir, its director faces a daunting challenge. Jean Ashworth Bartle, director of the award-winning Toronto Children's Choir, has gathered her experience and wisdom in "Sound Advice." In a clear and straightforward style, the book offers insights on fundamental concepts such as conducting enjoyable and effective rehearsals and advanced projects like recording and touring.

Emphasizing that the fundamental mission of the choir director is to develop musicianship through singing, Bartle proposes skills that...