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"Ronald Corp's Companion" was warmly received when it first appeared in 1987. Here is a completely revised and updated edition which will be indispensable to all who participate - as conductors, singers, and administrators - in the world of choral singing, both amateur and professional. Essential information is provided on composers, works, technical terms, and how to run a choir, plus advice from Barbara Alden on how to sing better; all this is brought together in an easily consulted format. There is a wealth of advice on repertoire and on such matters as how to conduct successful rehearsals and build balanced concert programmes. This companion offers a complete guide to a branch of music which continues to thrive despite the many changes in the world do music generally.