Designed specifically for the music educator working with non-auditioned children�s choruses, Patricia Bourne�s �Inside the Elementary School Chorus� addresses everything from recruiting to getting kids excited about singing, from warm ups to programming, and from working with parents to budgets. In addition to helpful how-tos, this outstanding resource illustrates how children�s choirs can become environments where participants learn a strong sense of community alongside high levels of musicianship. As an added feature, the book includes a DVD that provides sight and sound to the strategies shared in narrative. Organized to follow the book, its sections include: The general music classroom as a venue for vocal instruction; Rehearsal strategies for the public school elementary chorus; and Performances�before, during, and after. Don�t miss this resource filled with down-to-earth approaches and inspiring ideas.