Charles W. Beale is an international choral director, jazz educator, composer-arranger, and author. He is the current Artistic Director for the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus, and the former Artistic Director of the London Gay Men's Chorus and the New York City Gay Men's Chorus.
Charles Beale has written an essential book for all who care about choral singing. Beautifully written and superbly organized, it has the sensitivity and breadth to be a practical and inspirational resource for every type of group singing leader, in any stage of their career or calling. As a singer and choral leader who travels between very different genres and choral practices, this is the first time I've seen a book that has wisdom for every genre and community I work with. * Moira Smiley, singer-composer *