Chapter 1 – The Calling of a Choir Conductor
Chapter 2 – The Choir Conductor’s Roles
- The Humble Servant
- The Faithful Steward
- The Loving Shepherd
- The Proficient Specialist
- The Devoted Supervisor
- The Passionate Scout
Chapter 3 – Conducting Techniques
- Beat and Sound
- The Beating Patterns
- The Signals of Conducting
Chapter 4 – Score Study and Preparation
- The Basis for Informed Performance
- The Discipline of Score Reading and Audiation
- Score Marking for Study, Rehearsal, and Performance
- Preparing the General Rehearsal Schedule
Chapter 5 – Rehearsal technique
- Philosophical Foundations
- Rehearsal Methods: The Zoltan Kodaly Method; The Robert Shaw Method; The Martin Behrmann Method; The Lawrence H. McQuerry Method; The James Jordan Method
- Common Musical Issues in Choral Rehearsal
Chapter 6 – Best Practices in Choral Management
- Church Choir Rehearsal Expectations
- Best Practices of Church Choir Conductors
- Personality Traits of a Good Conductor
- The Conductor as An Effective Manager of People and Time
- Elements of a Good Rehearsal Environment
- Developing a Choral Culture of High Productivity
- Best Practices in Rehearsal Management
- A Conductor’s Preparation and Attitude
Chapter 7 – Current Realities and Conclusion
- The Future of Southeast Asian Church Choirs and Conductors