"What a great idea! Well-written and organized effectively, this book provides all the information necessary to produce an informed, musically literate, and responsible auditionee - better for the singer, and better for the conductor! The materials link singers to the appropriate choir, help them prepare for a successful audition, and provide enrichment and background materials to make performances meaningful for the singer, the conductor, and the audience. What more could a conductor ask for" Kenneth Fulton Professor of Choral Music Louisiana State University "As you learn and apply the information in this book, your musicianship, confidence, performance quality, and overall musical experience will quickly grow. The accompanying CD contains breathing and vocal exercises, as well as vocal musicianship exercises, that you can integrate into your daily practice routine. The Choral Singer's Survival Guide should be in the library of every singer, choral conductor, and music teacher." From the foreword by Vance George Conductor San Francisco Symphony Chorus "Tony Thornton has taken all the necessary aspects of choral singing and incorporated them into one book. For singers who want to better their knowledge and grasp of the art of choral singing, this is the book to own." Robyn Frey-Monell Voice Teacher Long Beach, California "An impressive addition to the field of choral music education! The Choral Singer's Survival Guide provides singers with all the information necessary to be a vital, contributing member of a chorus--be it a parish choir of 10 singers or a symphony chorus of 250. This book should become a well-used and beloved part of every choral singer's library." Lynn Thompson Conductor Western Illinois University Madrigal Singers