Conducting Choirs
by David P. DeVenney
Tutorials and Extras
Video Clips 
1. Finding the "bounce"
A demonstration of the basic pulse that
forms the foundation for the gesture. (Vol. 1, p. 5)
2. The "click" beat: a gesture of syncopation
A demonstration of the "click" beat, a useful gesture
for syncopations, quick dynamic changes, sforzandi,
and similar musical moments. (Vol. 1, p. 25)
3. The "hitch" gesture
Demonstrating how to add a brief suspension of
motion to the conducting pattern. (Vol. 1, p. 26)
4. Conducting a short recitative from Messiah
(Vol. 3)
Photo and Video Credits
p. 2: Berks Classical Children's Chorus, Reading, PA, Dail Richie, Executive Director. Used by permission.
p. 3: WCU Concert Choir, Feburary 2008, Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, West Chester University.
p. 4: WCU Concert Choir, Mastersingers, and Symphony Orchestra, April 2008. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia.
p. 5: Senior Choir, Darien (CT) United Methodist Church, winter, 2010; James G. Kantor, director of music. Used by permission.
p. 5: Video clip no. 4: Kristin Neel, soprano; Mark Jackson, cello; John Grecia, harpsichord.
p. 5: Video clip editing by Robert Rust.
1. Finding the "bounce"
A demonstration of the basic pulse that
forms the foundation for the gesture. (Vol. 1, p. 5)
2. The "click" beat: a gesture of syncopation
A demonstration of the "click" beat, a useful gesture
for syncopations, quick dynamic changes, sforzandi,
and similar musical moments. (Vol. 1, p. 25)
3. The "hitch" gesture
Demonstrating how to add a brief suspension of
motion to the conducting pattern. (Vol. 1, p. 26)
4. Conducting a short recitative from Messiah
(Vol. 3)
Photo and Video Credits
p. 2: Berks Classical Children's Chorus, Reading, PA, Dail Richie, Executive Director. Used by permission.
p. 3: WCU Concert Choir, Feburary 2008, Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, West Chester University.
p. 4: WCU Concert Choir, Mastersingers, and Symphony Orchestra, April 2008. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia.
p. 5: Senior Choir, Darien (CT) United Methodist Church, winter, 2010; James G. Kantor, director of music. Used by permission.
p. 5: Video clip no. 4: Kristin Neel, soprano; Mark Jackson, cello; John Grecia, harpsichord.
p. 5: Video clip editing by Robert Rust.
