So, You're the New Musical Director
OK, so you've got musical director credentials. What's more,  you've also sung in and directed choirs. But what about  overseeing musical theater a grand undertaking that will combine  and test all of your skills? Musical director veteran Laster  (emeritus, Shenandoah Conservatory) shows those with music  education and choral backgrounds how to do just that. Chockfull  of examples, anecdotes, and clear, concise instruction on  everything from selecting the work to staging the performance,  this guide is written in a conversational yet authoritative tone  that will connect with its audience. Laster's book is similar to  Robert Boland and Paul Argentini's Musicals! (LJ 10/1/97),  though the former deals more with the instrumental side and  latter is more of a general overview. This would be an excellent  textbook in music education. Highly recommended for public,  academic, and music libraries. Janet Brewer, Murray State Univ.,  KYCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.