Choral Repertoire

Choral Repertoire is the essential source for both quick reference and extended study of choral music. This text should be in the library of every choral conductor and aspiring student. Dennis Shrock is the quintessential choral scholar of our day. * Dr. Donald Trott, Director of Choral Activities, University of Mississippi * Any choral musician who thinks they don't need another book hasn't seen this new edition of Dennis Shrock's comprehensive tome covering not only 588 different important choral composers of note, but 58 additions including more women composers and composers of color. Organized by period, by country, and by composer, this invaluable resource is a must for every choral conductor, whether student or master! Dennis has done it again—researched the field and given us the most up-to-date information on the western choral canon! * Dr. Charlene Archibeque, Professor Emerita, San Jose State University * Dennis Shrock's new edition of Choral Repertoire incorporates a wealth of meticulously researched composers in response to the expansion of the art form. This overview—as explained in his preface—is focused on western choral composers and their music. As was the case with Shrock's 1st edition, this comprehensive text is chronologically structured, geographically contextualized, and is a must-have for international choral music scholars, educators, and conductors. * Dr. Gregory Gentry, Director of Choral Studies and Lynn Whitten Choral Music Faculty Fellow, University of Colorado Boulder * A major contribution to the history and literature of choral music. A vital and necessary addition to the library shelves, certain to be referred to regularly. * Pasatiempo * Choral Repertoire is an invaluable resource book for the choral conductor, conducting student and choral singer. It should be a part of the curriculum of any music education or conductor degree program. It rightfully deserves a place among the standard music reference publications. Dennis Shrock has provided us with a must-have! * Joseph Jennings, Music Director, Chanticleer * Dr. Dennis Shrock is indisputably one of the very top choral scholars in the United States. Add to this his expertise as a choral director and you have a superbly qualified author. Every choral director should have this compact, scholarly, practical historical survey of our field. It reads superbly, yet with ease. What a treasure! * Weston Noble, Professor Emeritus, Luther College (Decorah, Iowa) * This is the most complete volume on choral music ever written. This is for all choral enthusiasts; professionals, singers, conductors, academicians, students both graduate and undergraduate, church musicians * whatever your interest, this is a book for you. It is fascinating reading, whether you are researching a specific composer or seeking ideas for repertoire. Details abound!Vance George, Freelance Conductor and Conductor Emeritus, San Francisco Symphony Chorus *