Mike Brewer: Kick-Start Your Choir

Kick-Start Your Choir is an indispensable book for teachers, choral directors, church musicians and anyone else who directs a choir. It presents a treasure trove of ideas distilled from years of innovative work with singers of all ages. Practical strategies are offered on almost every aspect of choral directorship, including;

The voice in the classroom

Starting a choir

Getting young people to sing

Sound gestures and conducting

Programme planning and repertoire

Preparation and rehearsal

Basic vocal techniques

Troubleshooting.

Author, Mike Brewer, enjoys an unparalleled reputation for his work with young musicians. He has stimulated thousands of singers and choral conductors towards greater achievement through live workshops and convention appearnaces, and is the director of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain.

Introduction written by John Rutter.