I Know Sousa, Not Sopranos! A Survival Guide for the Band Director Teaching Choirs

So you ve been given the opportunity to work with a choir... Whether by your decision or the decision of another, moving from the realm of Sousa to the land of sopranos can be a disconcerting prospect for even the most experienced band or orchestra director. Written by trained instrumentalist turned choral director, Russ Robinson, I Know Sousa, Not Sopranos! will help you survive your foray into this strange land. Dr. Robinson s goals with this guide are simple: to show those educators who have been trained in instrumental music that they already possess many of the musical skills necessary to teach choral music, and to present, in a straightforward and accessible manner, knowledge and awareness of key areas unique to directing a choir. Opening with point-by-point comparisons of directing choirs versus bands, this quick read will equip you with a range of warm-ups, an understanding of the working of the voice, and an approach to selecting repertoire.