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A Book of Choruses for High Schools and Choral Societies
Paperback
Music Instruction: GeneralGeneral SongbooksTeaching Instruction
ISBN13: 9781025313818
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 352
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.73 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Book of Choruses for High Schools and Choral Societies is a comprehensive collection of vocal arrangements designed for students and community singers. Compiled by esteemed American composer George Whitefield Chadwick along with Edward Bailey Birge and Otto Miessner, this work serves as both a practical songbook and a pedagogical tool for developing choral proficiency. The volume features a diverse range of compositions, including classical masterpieces, folk songs, and contemporary works of the early 20th century, all carefully selected for their musical merit and suitability for developing voices.
The collection emphasizes the importance of part-singing and harmonic understanding, providing technical challenges that range from accessible three-part harmonies to more complex four-part arrangements. As a significant document in the history of American music education, this book reflects the standards and aesthetic values of the choral tradition during a transformative era. It remains a valuable resource for conductors, music educators, and vocal ensembles interested in the repertoire and methods used to foster a love of choral singing in academic and social settings.
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