This book explores the multifaceted skill of choral conducting, from vocal training and gesture to interpretation and rehearsal techniquesThis book explores the multifaceted skill of choral conducting, from vocal training and gesture to interpretation and rehearsal techniques. It examines the core skills every budding conductor needs to confidently build and lead a choir, offering a thorough foundation for developing into a skilled conductor capable of shaping a cohesive, disciplined and effective choir. This invaluable book will guide you through: ? Developing your choir to perform as a single, cohesive instrument ? How to prepare and study a score for confident conducting ? The art of musical interpretation ? Using your physical vocabulary to communicate with your choir ? Rehearsal management, one of the most critical skills for any conductor ? Making professional recordings