Rey G. Dueas Jr.September 28, 2013BM-Choral Conducting 2

CHORAL VS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

Choral MusicInstrumental Music

The tangible emotion set by the words- the emotional appeal relies upon the is heightened by the music. Intangibility of the music itself.

*in both categories, however, the historical period in which the music was written shows its influence on our twentieth-century interpretations.

Dynamics have an emotional basis. The - the process is often reversed. The dynamicemotion states the dynamics. sounded induces the emotion the emotion in the listener.

PREPARING FOR REHEARSAL1. Horizontal-motion Notice skips as they occur in the score and solve their problems before the rehearsal begins. Much knowledge is gained through attention to the horizontal line of the choral score.2. Veritcal relationship Best way to study this facet is to sing each beat from the bottom upward, bass to soprano.3. Difficult entrances The conductor can clarify such places by calling attention to the sounding of the same pitch a beat or two before by another voice. The entrance of the new part is made each time on the identical pitch as the last sung note in the preceding voice before the new voice enters. Search diligently during score study to locate possible pitch and rhythm problems. Plan solutions and take them to rehearsal with you.4. Breathing in long phrases Suggest staggered breathing and apply to slurred passages.5. Tone quality Beauty of vowel sound and clarity of consonant articulation are to be stressed. Pay attention to the long vowels. See to it that the singers mouth is properly opened, without throat tension.