Choral Repertoire
Dennis Shrock
Choral Repertoire
Dennis Shrock
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English
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Description
The second edition of Choral Repertoire is a comprehensive reference book about choral music in Western culture from Gregorian chant to compositions of the early twenty-first century, now expanded to include dozens of new composers with the aim of further expanding and diversifying the western choral repertoire.
Choral Repertoire is the essential source for both quick reference and extended study of choral music. This text should be in the library of every choral conductor and aspiring student. Dennis Shrock is the quintessential choral scholar of our day.
Any choral musician who thinks they don't need another book hasn't seen this new edition of Dennis Shrock's comprehensive tome covering not only 588 different important choral composers of note, but 58 additions including more women composers and composers of color. Organized by period, by country, and by composer, this invaluable resource is a must for every choral conductor, whether student or master! Dennis has done it again—researched the field and given us the most up-to-date information on the western choral canon!
Dennis Shrock's new edition of Choral Repertoire incorporates a wealth of meticulously researched composers in response to the expansion of the art form. This overview—as explained in his preface—is focused on western choral composers and their music. As was the case with Shrock's 1st edition, this comprehensive text is chronologically structured, geographically contextualized, and is a must-have for international choral music scholars, educators, and conductors.
A major contribution to the history and literature of choral music. A vital and necessary addition to the library shelves, certain to be referred to regularly.
Choral Repertoire is an invaluable resource book for the choral conductor, conducting student and choral singer. It should be a part of the curriculum of any music education or conductor degree program. It rightfully deserves a place among the standard music reference publications. Dennis Shrock has provided us with a must-have!
Dr. Dennis Shrock is indisputably one of the very top choral scholars in the United States. Add to this his expertise as a choral director and you have a superbly qualified author. Every choral director should have this compact, scholarly, practical historical survey of our field. It reads superbly, yet with ease. What a treasure!
This is the most complete volume on choral music ever written. This is for all choral enthusiasts; professionals, singers, conductors, academicians, students both graduate and undergraduate, church musicians
Dennis Shrock has been hailed for his accomplishments as conductor, scholar, and teacher. He has received rave reviews for his performances with the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and has taught at institutions that include the University of Mississippi, the University of Southern California, Yale University, Boston University, the University of Oklahoma, and Westminster Choir College. Awards for his work include an official proclamation from the city of Santa Fe, a presidential professorship from the University of Oklahoma, and an alumni merit award from Westminster Choir college.
Choral Repertoire is the essential source for both quick reference and extended study of choral music. This text should be in the library of every choral conductor and aspiring student. Dennis Shrock is the quintessential choral scholar of our day.
Any choral musician who thinks they don't need another book hasn't seen this new edition of Dennis Shrock's comprehensive tome covering not only 588 different important choral composers of note, but 58 additions including more women composers and composers of color. Organized by period, by country, and by composer, this invaluable resource is a must for every choral conductor, whether student or master! Dennis has done it again—researched the field and given us the most up-to-date information on the western choral canon!
Dennis Shrock's new edition of Choral Repertoire incorporates a wealth of meticulously researched composers in response to the expansion of the art form. This overview—as explained in his preface—is focused on western choral composers and their music. As was the case with Shrock's 1st edition, this comprehensive text is chronologically structured, geographically contextualized, and is a must-have for international choral music scholars, educators, and conductors.
A major contribution to the history and literature of choral music. A vital and necessary addition to the library shelves, certain to be referred to regularly.
Choral Repertoire is an invaluable resource book for the choral conductor, conducting student and choral singer. It should be a part of the curriculum of any music education or conductor degree program. It rightfully deserves a place among the standard music reference publications. Dennis Shrock has provided us with a must-have!
Dr. Dennis Shrock is indisputably one of the very top choral scholars in the United States. Add to this his expertise as a choral director and you have a superbly qualified author. Every choral director should have this compact, scholarly, practical historical survey of our field. It reads superbly, yet with ease. What a treasure!
This is the most complete volume on choral music ever written. This is for all choral enthusiasts; professionals, singers, conductors, academicians, students both graduate and undergraduate, church musicians
Dennis Shrock has been hailed for his accomplishments as conductor, scholar, and teacher. He has received rave reviews for his performances with the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and has taught at institutions that include the University of Mississippi, the University of Southern California, Yale University, Boston University, the University of Oklahoma, and Westminster Choir College. Awards for his work include an official proclamation from the city of Santa Fe, a presidential professorship from the University of Oklahoma, and an alumni merit award from Westminster Choir college.