American Choral Directors Association

Review
Author(s): Sue Ellen Page
Review by: Sue Ellen Page
Source: The Choral Journal, Vol. 31, No. 10 (MAY 1991), p. 48
Published by: American Choral Directors Association
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 valuable A Foundation" is a welcome
Book. comprehensive. Many exegesis on
materials are contained in this one the historical, theological, and
resource. In particular, McRae's educational basis for choirs of children
Review. inclusion of such basic information as in the church.
conducting patterns, model rehearsals, Ms. McRae's considerable talents,
and working with the child's voice combined with years of experience in
Directing the Children's Choir: A
make the book valuable for the the area of children's choirs in the
Comprehensive Resource, by Shirley W.
neophyte. The sections entitled "The church, bring to her writing a wisdom
McRae (MacMillan Publishing Co.,
Church Musician and the Copyright and breadth needed for a book of this
1991) the Program,"
Laws," "Enriching scope. I am putting it on every
Ms. McRae's well written, concise "Two Contemporary Approaches" reference list I make, and will use it in
book is suitable both as a textbook for (Orff-Schulwerk and the Kodály my own work.

college courses and as a handbook for method), and "Additional Resources"

the practicing children's choir director. offer creative and useful information Written by Sue Ellen Page.
It is non-sectarian, diverse, and for all. The chapter entitled "How Firm

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