Logan Bertrand

MUSE 376 / Choral Methods II

Ch. 19 Directing the Choral Music Program

Kenneth H. Phillips

2016

This chapter has to do with all things relating to an ensembles performance.

Programming a concert is very important. The book gives example layouts for a printed program.

This will come in handy when I am planning performances for my ensembles. It is important that

choral concerts do not last more than an hour and forty-five minutes. The ideal time for a concert

would be between an hour and fifteen minutes and an hour and a half. Anything longer than this

can become tiring for the performers and the audience. It is also important to note that

intermissions can be used to separate the program. There are many parents that come to see their

child sing and then may need to leave. Doing so will allow for these individuals to make it to this

performance and exit in a way that is not distracting. This intermission can also allow for the

next choir to have a moment to warm up before their performance. The intermission should not

exceed fifteen minutes. Anything more could become an annoyance to those in the audience. It is

important to let the audience know when there is five minutes left before the intermission is over.

Flashing the lights is a great way to make the audience aware of this time limit. A shorter concert

full of good music will be appreciated much more by all parties involved.