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Composers on Composing for Choir

Composers on Composing for Choir

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Discover the craft behind your favorite choral works! Anyone who has ever wanted to delve into the minds of leading choral composers will be enlightened by the commentary in this remarkable book.  Learn how Libby Larsen views the changing role of the twenty-first-century composer and how she sees the performance art evolving in years to come. Uncover Rene Clausen’s approach to selecting poetic texts for his pieces.  Read John Rutter’s commentary on singing as an “expression of our deepest selves” and why he thinks amateur music making is so important.  In addition, master composers David N. Childs, Morten Lauridsen, Kirke Mechem, James Mulholland, Z. Randall Stroope, Andre Thomas, and Gwyneth Walker share their insights on writing for choir.  The composers, in turn, discuss their backgrounds, views of the creative process, and the relationship between text and music.  They give advice on performing their works, approaching commissions, and mentoring young composers.  They list individuals who influenced their development and careers, and suggest ten choral works all conductors should study.  They then conclude with thoughts on the future of choral music and supply a comprehensive list of their works.  The insights in “Composers on Composing for Choir” will help any choral professional bring more thoughtful interpretations and more musically sensitive performances to some of the best choral literature ever written!

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