Warm-Ups by the Dozen (Set 1): 2-Part Choral Book

A warm-up collection designed by someone who has spent decades training singers at the highest levels brings credibility and real classroom wisdom to every exercise. Robinson sequences these twelve warm-ups intentionally, so you're not assembling a random mix of vocalises but following a progression that prepares voices and ears for the work ahead.

These exercises balance purposeful technique work with musicality; they're never dull drills. The two-part writing creates harmonic interest and ear training while singers attend to breath, tone, and blend.

Directors of concert choirs, community choirs, and church choirs who want a systematically designed, reliable warm-up resource grounded in proven vocal pedagogy. This works equally well for experienced ensembles and developing programs that need structured vocal foundation work.

• Establish a consistent warm-up routine by using the same sequence daily; repetition builds vocal muscle memory and allows singers to focus deeper on tone quality and intonation as exercises become familiar.
• Begin each rehearsal with the full sequence to center the choir's sound, then return to individual exercises throughout the rehearsal to address specific technical needs as repertoire demands.
• Encourage singers to match the shape and character of each warm-up to the style of music you're preparing that day; a legit, resonant warm-up readies voices differently than a rhythmic, articulated one.

Open every rehearsal with the sequence, or select specific warm-ups that target the technical demands of your concert repertoire. The compact format makes it simple to keep a copy in your score binder for reference during sectionals and coaching sessions.

• breath control and support
• intonation and ear training through two-part harmony
• resonant tone production across registers
• blend and ensemble listening
• music reading in treble clef
• diction and articulation clarity