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The Cambridge Companion to Choral Music: A Comprehensive Guide to the History, Theory, and Practice of Choral Singing

Federico García Lorca

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The Cambridge Companion to Choral Music is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and practice of choral singing. It covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of choral music, the development of different choral genres, the role of the choir in society, and the challenges and rewards of choral singing.

The Cambridge Companion to Choral Music (Cambridge Companions to Music)

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The book is divided into four parts. The first part, "Historical Perspectives," provides an overview of the history of choral music from its origins in the early church to the present day. The second part, "Theoretical Perspectives," explores the different ways that choral music has been theorized, from the modal system of the Middle Ages to the tonal system of the Renaissance and Baroque periods. The third part, "Practical Perspectives," offers practical advice on how to sing in a choir, how to conduct a choir, and how to choose and prepare repertoire.

The Cambridge Companion to Choral Music is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in choral music. It is a valuable resource for singers, conductors, scholars, and anyone else who wants to learn more about this rich and rewarding art form.

Part I: Historical Perspectives

Chapter 1: The Origins of Choral Music
Chapter 2: The Development of Choral Genres
Chapter 3: The Role of the Choir in Society

Part II: Theoretical Perspectives

Chapter 4: The Modal System
Chapter 5: The Tonal System
Chapter 6: The Twentieth-Century Crisis

Part III: Practical Perspectives

Chapter 7: How to Sing in a Choir
Chapter 8: How to Conduct a Choir
Chapter 9: How to Choose and Prepare Repertoire

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"The Cambridge Companion to Choral Music is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the history, theory, and practice of choral singing. It is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in this rich and rewarding art form."

- The New York Times

"This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about choral music. It is a valuable resource for singers, conductors, scholars, and anyone else who wants to deepen their understanding of this art form."

- The Boston Globe