Most choirs spend their rehearsal time focusing on notes, rhythms, and
precision. They rarely, if ever, discuss a song's meaning and feeling,
even though those elements are precisely what draws people to the music
in the first place. Thousands of books have been written about choral
technique, teaching people how to sing technically well. What sets The
Heart of Vocal Harmony apart is its focus on honest unified expression
and the process of delivering an emotionally compelling performance. It
delves into an underdeveloped vocal topic - the heart of the music and
the process involved with expressing it. The Heart of Vocal Harmony is
not just for a cappella groups - it is also for vocal harmony groups,
ensembles, and choirs at all levels, with or without instruments. In
addition to the process, the book features discussions with some of the
biggest luminaries in vocal harmony: composers, arrangers, directors,
singers, and groups - including Eric Whitacre, Pentatonix, the Manhattan
Transfer, and more!