Donald Neuen
The Choral Techniques and Methods Series
DVD 1. This video addresses the foundational concepts of developing a fine-sounding choir: energy, beauty and placement. Without the conductor's understanding and mastery of the concepts themselves and an approach to developing them in the choir, nothing else can be achieved.
Energy Beauty and Placement, The Qualities of Fine Singing
ctm1_1Video 1. Outline
Section 1: Sound
1.0 How do we develop our concept of fine singing?
1.1 How do we define our fine singing sound?
Section 2: Energy
2.0 The importance of energy in the choral setting.
2.1 An exercise to teach energy.
2.2 Developing energy in slow soft passages.
Section 3: Beauty
3.0 How do we define and teach beauty.
Section 4: Placement
4.0 The imagery of proper vocal placement.
4.1 An exercise to teach placement.
MORE FROM DONALD NEUEN • Videos: 1. Energy, Beauty and Placement; 2. Individual Section Characteristics; 3. A Unified Approach to Vowel Formation; 4. Rhythmic Interest and Forward Motion; 5. The Power of Words; Artistic Musical Conducting, Volume 1; Artistic Musical Conducting, Volume 2 • BOOKS: Empower the Choir; Choral Concepts
