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Discover the principles and techniques of vocal writing with The Technique of Choral Writing. This singular, methodical textbook explains the fundamentals of composing and arranging choral music including: How to set words to music An introduction to the human voice Understanding different types of choral ensembles Exploring numerous choral voicings and textures Strategies when working with instrumental collaborators Suggested exercises for practice Over 200 musical examples Suitable for beginning choral arranging, orchestration, and other music composition courses.

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"""Matthew Nielsen has now enhanced the field of choral writing by authoring an engaging, encompassing, and richly illustrated book on the many intricacies needing to be addressed by serious students of this unique craft. Highly recommended."" - Morten Lauridsen ""An exquisitely-researched, extremely readable, and vital guide to choral writing."" - Tarik O'Regan"

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Matthew D. Nielsen, DMA, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California and earned a BM and MM from Brigham Young University. He is a Barlow Award winning composer and has numerous compositions and arrangements published with Peters Edition, Walton Music, and Santa Barbara Music Press. He has been singing professionally since 2012 including with groups such as Seraphic Fire, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, Bach Collegium San Diego, Kinnara Ensemble, and Musica Angelica. Learn more at www.mattnielsen.com

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