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February 19, 2026International Journal of Music Education

Expressiveness in Choral Conducting: Key Insights and Approaches from Expert Conductors

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AVAna Val-ClaracoUniversidad de ZaragozaOCOscar CasanovaUniversidad de Zaragoza

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Implication

Qualitative interviews reveal key strategies for enhancing expressiveness in amateur choir rehearsals, suggesting implications for conductor training.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore strategies that enhance expressiveness in choral conducting during amateur choir rehearsals.
  • Qualitative methodology using semi-structured interviews with six expert conductors.
  • Analysis of communication strategies including both verbal and non-verbal elements.
  • Focus on adaptation of expressive gestures to various musical contexts and choir levels.
  • Clear communication is essential for emotional connection between conductor and choir.
  • Adjusting expressive gestures to the choir's level and rehearsal phase enhances effectiveness.
  • Training that integrates technique, expressiveness, and communication improves rehearsal dynamics.

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Val-Claraco et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6996a7b5ecb39a600b3eda32https://doi.org/10.1177/02557614261420617
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