SKU: GI.G-10808

ISBN 9781622777143.

Bode’s witty, personal, thought-provoking chapters each focus on a specific choral work that has meant something important to him over the course of a career that has established him as one of the most highly esteemed practitioners of the choral conducting art. —Melinda Bargreen     from the Foreword With his hallmark wit and humor, choral conductor and poet Robert Bode brings readers on a journey through twelve great choral works, offering anecdotes, valuable insights, and interpretive advice for each. Along the way, Bode chronicles his own learning journey and shares candidly about his mistakes, his triumphs, and his love for the repertoire that has played a significant role in his life and illustrious career. This wisdom-filled volume will forever change your understanding and interpretation of these twelve choral gems—a must-read for all choral conductors and musicians. Contents: Josquin: Ave Maria Palestrina: Ave Redemptoris Mater Monteverdi: O Mirtillo Mozart: Ave verum corpus Brahms: O schöne Nacht! Brucker: Os Justi Rachmaninoff: Bogoroditse Devo Finzi: My Spirit Sang All Day Poulenc: Hodie Christus natus est Spencer: At the Round Earth’s Imagin’d Corners Duruflé: Ubi Caritas Lauridsen: Sure on This Shining Night Robert Bode is a noted teacher, award-winning conductor, and prize-winning poet, having written texts for over a hundred choral works. He is currently Visiting Professor of Choral Music at The Ohio State University and Artistic Director Emeritus of Choral Arts Northwest, a Seattle-based chamber chorus.