Download or read book The Choir Member's Companion written by Ginger G. Wyrick and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Choir Member's Companion is designed for use by individual choir members in a local church adult choir. The book is intended for choir members to better understand musical symbols, terminology, and symbols used in choral music. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Choir Membership 2. Basic Music Reading Skills 3. Musical Road Map 4. Basic Vocal Techniques 5. Sight-reading New Music 6. How to Mark Your Music 7. Preparation for Worship 8. Preparation for Other Performances 9. Glossary of Musical Terms and Symbols