Transforming Choral Singing

In Transforming Choral Singing: An Activist's Guide for Choir Directors, author Charles W. Beale draws from his many years of choral directing experience to put forth a new vision for choral singing: to move audiences and change the world. He lays down a non-canonical and inclusive framework, grounded in critical musicology and pedagogy, for mission-driven and activist-oriented engagement with the choral arts and provides practical takeaways for choral practitioners and conductors through a lively mix of practical workshops, tips, and suggestions.

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.

- Acknowledgements
- Preface
- Chapter 1 - Four Principles
- Chapter 2 - Defining your Purpose
- Chapter 3 - Vocal Sound
- Chapter 4 - Pulse, Rhythm and Groove
- Chapter 5 - Improvising
- Chapter 6 - Programming, Repertoire and Show Design
- Chapter 7 - Teaching and Learning in Rehearsal
- Chapter 8 - Directing and Leading a Choral Community
- Chapter 9 - The Daily Practice of Equity and Inclusion
- Chapter 10 - An Activist Vision for Choral Singing
- Chapter 11 - Calls To Action
- Singer and Choir Appendix
- Bibliography