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The Choral Warm-Up Collection: Choral Comb Bound Book

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The Choral Warm-Up Collection: Choral Comb Bound Book

The Choral Warm-Up Collection: Choral Comb Bound Book

A Sourcebook of 167 Choral Warm-Ups Contributed by 51 Choral Directors

Compiled and ed. Sally K. Albrecht

Item: 00-21676
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Alfred Music is proud to support ACDA (The American Choral Directors Association) with the publication of The Choral Warm-Up Collection, a new sourcebook featuring 167 favorite warm-ups contributed by 51 choral directors from across the nation. These generous directors have agreed to donate their royalties to the ACDA Endowment Trust, to be used for student scholarships and conducting awards. This incredible resource consists of warm-ups for every situation and focusing on many different vocal areas. The text is organized into several categories: beginning warm-ups, breathing, vowels, diction, flexibility, scales, intervals, intonation, phrasing, blend, dynamics, minor, range, chords, and rounds. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. Set the mood for a successful choral rehearsal while developing and reinforcing positive ensemble vocal techniques with The Choral Warm-Up Collection.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 128
ISBN10: 0-7390-3052-3
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-3052-3
UPC: 038081211008
SKU: 00-21676

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Why we love this

This collection cuts through the endless search for fresh warm-ups by gathering 167 proven exercises from 51 working directors who understand what actually builds vocal ensemble skills. The comb binding means you can open it flat at the piano or podium without fumbling, and the organized categories let you target exactly what your section needs on any given day. Every dollar of royalties supports ACDA scholarships and conducting awards, so you're investing in the next generation of choral leaders.

What to expect

Opening this book feels like having 51 experienced colleagues in the room, each offering a different approach to the same vocal problem. The exercises are straightforward and purposeful rather than elaborate, designed to fit naturally into rehearsal flow and build ensemble confidence without requiring lengthy explanations.

Who it's for

This resource serves any director leading a choral ensemble, from middle school through community choirs. Whether you're building a warm-up routine from scratch or refreshing stale exercises, you'll find organized, tested material that addresses every vocal and ensemble challenge.

How to get the most out of it

  • Start your rehearsal with a warm-up from the breathing section before moving into vowel work; this sequence prepares the body and mind for focused vocal production.
  • Use the diction warm-ups strategically during the week when you're addressing consonant clarity or vowel consistency in your repertoire.
  • Return to the blend and dynamics exercises regularly as ensemble needs shift; these are not one-time drills but ongoing maintenance for vocal cohesion.
  • Rotate through different categories rather than repeating the same warm-up; variety keeps singers engaged and addresses different technical demands.

How to use it

Build your weekly rehearsal structure around one or two categories for a full month, then rotate to new ones. Pair warm-ups with your repertoire choices: use the range section when programming pieces that sit high or low, and return to blend exercises during preparation for concert blend balancing.

Skills your students will build

  • breath control and support through diaphragmatic engagement
  • vowel consistency and resonance across different mouth positions
  • consonant clarity and articulation precision
  • harmonic blend and balance within voice sections
  • sustained pitch accuracy and intonation adjustment
  • intervallic accuracy and melodic flexibility
  • dynamic control and contrast in group singing
  • sight-singing through scale and interval drills

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