Cantor Basic, Revised Edition
Cantor Basics, Revised Edition, is an indispensable resource, whether your parish has an established cantor program or is just initiating this ministry. Jim Hansen, an experienced and talented cantor long involved with NPM Cantor and Lector Schools, has updated and expanded this classic text with the collaboration of master cantors Melanie Coddington and Joe Simmons. The result is an exceptional "book of basics to guide cantors to a fuller understanding of their ministry."
Answering 112 of the most common questions about the ministry of the cantor, the book covers everything from the recruitment and training of cantors, appropriate vesture, and assembly participation to technical issues such as warm-ups, exercises, accompaniment and breathing.
Cantor Basics, Revised Edition, offers practical suggestions, sound advice and candid observations in an accessible, conversational style. With expanded and updated content, and contributions from experts in the field, this new edition is an invaluable guide and support for music directors and cantors.