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Warm-Ups by the Dozen (Set 2): 3-Part Mixed Choral Book

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Warm-Ups by the Dozen (Set 2): 3-Part Mixed Choral Book

Name: Warm-Ups by the Dozen (Set 2): 3-Part Mixed Choral Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-SVM03104
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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: 654979063810

SKU: 00-SVM03104

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About the Author: Russell Robinson

Dr. Russell L. Robinson brings decades of leadership in choral music education and performance. As Emeritus Professor of Music Education at the University of Florida, he has conducted at some of America's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, while also presenting clinics and workshops across six continents. His recognition includes induction into the Florida Music Educators Association Hall of Fame and service as National Collegiate Chair and Choral Adviser for the National Association for Music Education.

Robinson's published catalog exceeds 500 works, spanning choral compositions, arrangements, instructional materials, and books. His approach to choral pedagogy combines practical technique with musical engagement, making his resources accessible to working directors at all levels.

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Why we love this

Robinson has spent his career understanding what actually works in rehearsals, and this collection reflects that real-world wisdom. Each warm-up builds on proven pedagogical principles rather than gimmicks, so your singers gain technique while staying engaged. The sequencing itself is intentional, allowing you to move systematically through vocal challenges without wasting time or losing focus.

What to expect

These warm-ups balance vocal exercise with musicality. Singers encounter rhythm, intervals, and harmonic awareness woven into exercises that never feel purely technical. The 3-part writing creates harmonic interest that keeps rehearsals musically engaging even during the warm-up segment.

Who it's for

This collection serves every choir director who wants efficient, musicianly warm-ups that prepare voices and build ensemble skills simultaneously. Whether you work with high school choirs, church ensembles, or community groups, these exercises provide structure without sacrificing artistry.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the warm-ups as non-negotiable ritual. Robinson's sequencing works best when singers encounter the same exercises in the same order across rehearsals, building muscle memory and allowing you to deepen work over time.
Attend to voice part balance during the 3-part sections. Depending on your section sizes, you may need to adjust how singers are distributed to hear the intended voicing clearly.
Use these as a diagnostic tool beyond technique building. Listen for where individual singers or sections struggle, then target those specific warm-ups in future rehearsals before moving to repertoire work.

How to use it

Begin every rehearsal with one or two warm-ups selected by your singers' needs that day. Rotate through the complete set over several weeks so each exercise becomes familiar and singers internalize the technique it targets. You can also revisit specific warm-ups before repertoire that demands similar vocal skills.