The Moral Acoustic of Sound

This volume is a continuation of the journey James Jordan began in his now-iconic book The Musician's Soul. In The Moral Acoustic of Sound, Jordan explores and defines those factors that create a "moral acoustic" - that is, those human resonances among and between musicians. This book delves into the nature of authenticity and honesty in choral sound and how conductors and teachers can draw forth that which is living within each ensemble of musicians no matter their age or experience. Using the power of metaphor, this book attempts to provide answers to unlock the magic and mysteries in music making and human expression. Specific topics include: understanding trust between musicians; the relationship of intonation and color as a function of moral acoustic; humility and its role in music making: Thatching within an ensemble; enfleshment as a vital part of music making; metaphors that guide conductors to deeper listening; and fostering generosity in music making.