Description:
With his hallmark wit and humor, choral conductor and poet Robert Bode brings readers on a journey through twelve great choral works, offering anecdotes, valuable insights, and interpretive advice for each. Along the way, Bode chronicles his own learning journey and shares candidly about his mistakes, his triumphs, and his love for the repertoire that has played a significant role in his life and illustrious career. This wisdom-filled volume will forever change your understanding and interpretation of these twelve choral gems–a must-read for all choral conductors and musicians.

Contents:
1. Josquin: Ave Maria
2. Palestrina: Ave Redemptoris Mater
3. Monteverdi: O Mirtillo
4. Mozart: Ave verum corpus
5. Brahms: O schone Nacht!
6. Brucker: Os Justi
7. Rachmaninoff: Bogoroditse Devo
8. Finzi: My Spirit Sang All Day
9. Poulenc: Hodie Christus natus est
10. Spencer: At the Round Earth's Imagin'd Corners
11. Durufle: Ubi Caritas
12. Lauridsen: Sure on This Shining Night

Robert Bode is a noted teacher, award-winning conductor, and prize-winning poet, having written texts for over a hundred choral works. He is currently Visiting Professor of Choral Music at The Ohio State University and Artistic Director Emeritus of Choral Arts Northwest, a Seattle-based chamber chorus.

Publisher

GIA Publications

Binding

Softcover

Pages

172

ISBN

9781622777143

Stock code

G10808

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