Regência em pauta: diálogos sobre canto coral e regência

Abstract

This book is the result of the collaboration between professors from Brazilian universityinstitutions with activities related to Conducting and Choral Singing. The texts are written versions of lectures given during the event entitled “Regência em pauta: diálogos sobre canto coral e regência” and promoted by the Course of Music, at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul. Moreover, one expands the subjectin discussion with supplementary material. Concerning the organization of the book, the initial chapters deal with comprehensive issues of the formation of the conductor, the technical aspects, and Health. As for the central part, it discusses the vocal technique in choral singing, followed by arguments on the educator role assumed by the conductor. The three final chapters approach the choral activity and production in different periods and places, including the choral activity in Mato Grosso do Sul, Josquin Des Prez's vocal music, and brazilian choral repertoire of 20th and 21st centuries, specifically, from Paraiba and Rio Grande do Norte.