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

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

Name: Warm-Ups by the Dozen (Set 2): SATB Choral Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM03103
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By Russell Robinson

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Warm-ups by the Dozen utilizes proven techniques and creative exercises to prepare choirs effectively for rehearsals or performances. The set includes a dozen warm-ups designed and sequenced by noted choral educator Dr. Russell Robinson. This guide should be a part of the daily repertoire for every choir.

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Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 654979063803

SKU: 00-SVM03103

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About the Author: Russell Robinson

Dr. Russell Robinson is an Emeritus Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida with a career spanning decades of choral leadership and mentorship. He has conducted at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, and has presented at festivals, workshops, and conferences across six continents. His work earned him induction into the Florida Music Educators Association Hall of Fame in 2016, and he has served as Associate Dean of the UF College of the Arts and National Collegiate Chair and Choral Adviser for the National Association for Music Education.

Robinson's published output includes over 500 works in print: choral compositions, arrangements, articles, books, and instructional materials. His approach to choral pedagogy emphasizes practical, evidence-based warm-up techniques that prepare singers efficiently and prepare ensembles meaningfully for the work ahead.

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Why we love this

Robinson has distilled decades of conducting experience into a sequenced dozen warm-ups that do real pedagogical work without eating into rehearsal time. Each exercise targets specific technical needs rather than generic vocalizing, so your choir moves from preparation into repertoire with clarity and purpose. The collection reflects how a master conductor actually thinks about ensemble readiness.

What to expect

Working through these warm-ups feels like training with intention. Each exercise builds logically on the previous one, creating momentum rather than repetition. The collection prepares the voice and ear simultaneously, so singers arrive at your repertoire loose, focused, and ready to engage musically.

Who it's for

This collection serves any SATB choir seeking structured, purposeful vocal preparation. High school, college, community, and professional choirs benefit equally from warm-ups designed to address the technical demands choral singers actually encounter. Directors looking to replace random vocalizing with targeted musicianship will find these 12 exercises indispensable.

How to get the most out of it

Establish consistent warm-up placement early in the school year so singers internalize the sequence and can move through it with minimal instruction.
Rotate the assignment of warm-up leadership among section leaders or advanced singers to build accountability and deepen ensemble awareness.
Pair individual warm-ups with the repertoire you're rehearsing that day; if you're working on a fugal entrance, apply those specific vocalizing strategies immediately.

How to use it

Begin rehearsals with the full sequence during the opening weeks of the season so the choir internalizes the routine. Once the sequence is learned, use individual warm-ups selectively throughout the year when you need to address a specific technical challenge in your current repertoire. The collection also serves as a quick reference for guest conductors or student-led rehearsals.