Choral Questions and Answers Volume III—for the Rehearsal

為了提升合唱工作者的專業知識，「Choral Questions and Answers」出版系列參考書籍，此第三冊是為排練而撰寫的書籍，在合唱團的聲音的概念與訓練的領域提供清楚與務實的說明，輔助指揮更加瞭解合唱聲樂技巧與藝術。內容分別如下：

1. Effective Use of Energy
   Q. How can I best utilize the singers’ energy in a rehearsal?
   如何激發歌者練唱的活力
2. Sequence
   Q.Is there any special order in which to sequence a rehearsal?
   關於練唱的程序
3. Beginning a Rehearsal
   Q. What ‘s the best way to start a rehearsal?
    如何最有效的開始展開練唱
4. Working for Detail
   Q. When is the best time to plan the difficult music or detail work in a rehearsal?
   如何有效的細練作品或練習困難片段
5. Breaks
   Q. What about breaks? Is one necessary? If so, how long?
   練唱休息的需要性的定義
6. Concluding a Rehearsal
   Q.Is there a best way to end a rehearsal
   如何以好的方式結束練唱
7. Vocal Care
   Q. How can I keep the singers’ voices from tiring during the rehearsal?
   如何在練唱時不過於使用聲音
8. Trouble-shooting
   Q: What do I do when the rehearsal loose all momentum and everything seems off?
   當練唱有點失去掌控時，該怎麼辦?
9. Warm-ups and vocalises
   Q.What is the best method for utilizing warm-ups and vocalizes in the rehearsal?
   如何有效發聲與聲音訓練
10. Preparing a Score
    Q. What’s the best way to prepare a piece/score?
    如何有效練習作品
11. Developing Skills
    Q. What is the best way to teach theory and note-reading in the rehearsal?
    如何在練唱當中同時學習相關理論

此書內容簡單易懂，是一本很好的教學輔助教材。所謂「工欲善其事，必先利其器」，有效的學習必須要有有力的輔助教材，此系列教科書淺顯易讀，是音樂學習者很好的參考書，值得一讀！