Technique of Choral Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Composing and Arranging for Vocal Ensembles
Technique of Choral Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Composing and Arranging for Vocal Ensembles
Technique of Choral Writing: A Comprehensive Guide to Composing and Arranging for Vocal Ensembles
Description
Description
Discover the principles and techniques of vocal writing with The Technique of Choral Writing. This singular, methodical textbook explains the fundamentals of composing and arranging choral music including:
- How to set words to musicAn introduction to the human voiceUnderstanding different types of choral ensemblesExploring numerous choral voicings and texturesStrategies when working with instrumental collaboratorsSuggested exercises for practiceOver 200 musical examples
Suitable for beginning choral arranging, orchestration, and other music composition courses.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Matthew Nielsen has now enhanced the field of choral writing by authoring an engaging, encompassing, and richly illustrated book on the many intricacies needing to be addressed by serious students of this unique craft. Highly recommended." - Morten Lauridsen
"An exquisitely-researched, extremely readable, and vital guide to choral writing." - Tarik O'Regan
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Nielsen Press
Pub date:
2024-07-22
Length:
360 pages
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