Growing Your Choral Program: A Practical Guide for New Directors is a practical guide for early career choral directors and music educators in search of tangible and simple solutions to problems typical of developing choirs-including church choirs, community choirs, school choirs, and children's choirs. Nicolás Alberto Dosman tackles various scenarios and real-world issues, both musical and non-musical, that often go unaddressed in choral education programs. Some topics include: ·Choral philosophies and approaches ·Programming ·Logistical concerns ·Simple strategies for notational literacy and vocal technique ·Diverse repertoire selections ·Choral program management ·Leadership skills ·Lesson and rehearsal planning Whether you are a new choral director at a school, church, or community choir, this book will help you navigate challenging moments that are common for developing choirs.