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formulated, which are also included in this compositions and much more . w o rk. The theses deal with the role of music The book provides food for thought for all and singing in the life of people and are those concerned with choral music and based on the fundamental idea that singing is choral life. an indissociable element of the ve ry essence It also includes – as an annex – a reprint of the talks of the conference held in Essen in of what makes up a human being. They 1928 which allows for an interesting define the meaning of the word “c h o i r”and comparison of the situation now and then. insist on the social and aesthetic enrichment b rought by singing together. Singing must be A register is also provided. learnt early in life, like thinking and By Jutta Tagger speaking, and must be fostered and d e veloped during childhood and adolescence at home and in schools. They also insist upon its social, political and cultural context and function and the importance of Concert Tours p romoting choral art " Thl' Artist1 c Altl'rn.iti\ l ' " by developing new forms of musical performance and vocal expressions, public presentation etc., involving Florence/Rome, Italy eve rybody concerned. Finally, a close collabJean Ashworth Bartle, Conductor/Clinician oration of all choral 2004, July 5 - 13 associations and instiJoan Gregoryk, Conductor/Clinician tutions concerned is 2005, July 4 - 12 indispensable. The papers deal with historical, social, economic and p s ychological aspects Copenhagen / Odense /Sve ndborg / Roskilde , Denmark of choral singing, re s e a rch and statistics, Henry Leck, Conductor/Clinician re p e rt o i re, choral 2005, June 27 - July 4 competitions, * See details in the Festivals listing of this ICB. contemporary
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