The heart of vocal harmony - Deke Sharon

Most choirs spend their rehearsal time focusing on notes
rhythms
and precision. They rarely
if ever
discuss a song's meaning and feeling
even though those elements are precisely what draws people to the music in the first place. Thousands of books have been written about choral technique
teaching people how to sing technically well. What sets The Heart of Vocal Harmony apart is its focus on honest unified expression and the process of delivering an emotionally compelling performance. It delves into an underdeveloped vocal topic
the heart of the music and the process involved with expressing it.The Heart of Vocal Harmony is not just for a cappella groups
it is also for vocal harmony groups
ensembles
and choirs at all levels
with or without instruments. In addition to the process
the book features discussions with some of the biggest luminaries in vocal harmony: composers
arrangers
directors
singers
and groups
including Eric Whitacre
Pentatonix
the Manhattan Transfer
and more!