CHORAL
1-There are many important factors in outstanding choral singing. An ideal first consideration (in homophonic music) is to: have everyone do the same thing in the same way, at the same time.
2-Never underestimate the importance of the element of "rhythm" in
choral singing.
3-It is essential, in rehearsal, that all members of the choral group be able to
hear the other parts, as well as their own. This suggests that rehearsing at
too great a dynamic level can be counterproductive to intonation as well as
quality of sound.
4-A sparkle in the choral tone is directly related to the sparkle in the eyes
of the choral group members.
5-Involving a number of students in solo and ensemble festival events greatly
enhances the performance level of the entire group.
6-Incorporating unaccompanied literature as part of the repertoire encourages
development of enhanced intonation capabilities.
7-A rich variety of literature is an essential element of a quality choral
music education program.
8-It would be wise to consider doing at least a portion of a major work, each school year. Serious attempts should be made to use student soloists.
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