The Complete Choral Warm-up Book

Alfred Music Publications
A sourcebook for Choral Directors
By Jay Althouse and Russell L. Robinson

A complete sourcebook for choral directors of all levels, as well as choral methods classes. Contains 211 warm-ups with information on usage, photos illustrating correct posture and vowel formation, and a well organized index to make finding the right warm-up a snap. Belongs in every choral director's library.
This book is perfect for anyone who directs a choir...any choir, including children's choirs through adult volunteer choirs, church, school or community choirs.

Why Warm-up?
Warm-up Considerations for Different Age Groups
The Warm-up Before the Performance
Rest and the Voice
Physical Warm-ups
Vowel Formation
Warm-ups to Begin the Rehearsal
Transitional Warm-ups
Warm-ups with Fun Texts and Syllables
Chordal Warm-ups
Warm-ups Featuring Interval Training
Jazz/Pop/Swing Warm-ups
Just for Church Choirs
Rounds

Sample Pages

• Esercizi di riscaldamento per la voce
• Manuali per il direttore di coro
• Developing Technique Through Jazz/Pop Style
• Developing Technique Through Classic Style