Singing Excellence And How To Acheive It
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| Author | : Dr. James Myron Holland Ph.D. |
| Publisher | : Xlibris Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 195 |
| Release | : 2012-08-27 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1479704644 |
Your exciting book on singing presents wonderful new ideas; and, these principles have obviously proven themselves many times over! I congratulate you for the important work you have accomplished in this splendid book. ~Jo Ann Ottley, prima donna soprano Emeritus, Utah Opera Co. & official vocal coach to the 360 singers of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir This 'vocal manifesto,' if universally applied, would usher in a Millennium of vocal opulence and splendor, as its founder asserts; for it is an Elijah's chariot to heaven of vocal power, effciency, facility and magnificence.~Dr. John T. Mize, past President of the Assoc. of American Musicologists & Director of Musical Organizations for General Motors [From International Who's Who]I want to study your book on singing thoroughly. It is, truly, a most remarkable work; and, it ought to be found in every major opera house and School of Music in America, and throughout the world! ~Maestro Michael Ballam, a Doctor of Music with Distinction (D. Mus. D.) & General Director of Utah Festival Opera Co. I shall consume your brilliant treatise on singing with utmost enthusiasm! It is a great and monumental, albeit, heretical, masterpiece! ~ Lester Morris, Australian tenor, Impresario & Artistic Director of the Rockdale Opera Co.
| Author | : Steven M. Demorest |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 190 |
| Release | : 2003-04-10 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 0199883130 |
Designed for both the practicing choral director and the choral methods student, this is a compact and comprehensive overview of the many teaching methods, strategies, materials, and assessments available for choral sight-singing instruction. Sight-singing is an important, if sometimes neglected, facet of choral music education that often inspires fear and uncertainty in student and teacher alike. Written in an accessible style, this book takes the mystery out of teaching music reading. Topics covered include the history of sight-singing pedagogy and research, prominent methods and materials, and practical strategies for teaching and assessment. This is the only book to provide such a wealth of information under one cover and will become an essential part of every choral conductor's library.
| Author | : Robert Caldwell |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Singing |
| ISBN | : 9781877761157 |
| Author | : Aaron Williamon |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2004-06-17 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9780198525356 |
Offers performers, teachers, and researchers, new perspectives and practical guidance for enhancing performance and managing the stress that typically accompanies performance situations. It draws together the findings of pioneering initiatives from across the arts and sciences.
| Author | : Brad Thompson |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 86 |
| Release | : 2019-08-07 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781087277219 |
Excellence in Music is a 7-volume work. Each volume includes a workbook and 24 recorded lessons that can be accessed online without charge. When all seven volumes are completed, the student will have a 7-volume reference with over 600 pages. This course covers lessons in music history, practice tips, technique, sight singing, melodic, harmonic and rhythmic dictation, modes, performance tips and dealing with performance anxiety, composition, harmony, counterpoint, the lives and works of the great composers, musical style, musical form, analysis and more. All of this is in a sequential, easy to use format.
| Author | : Scott D. Harrison |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 418 |
| Release | : 2014-05-14 |
| Genre | : Education |
| ISBN | : 9401788510 |
This volume brings together a group of leading international researchers and practitioners in voice pedagogy alongside emerging academics and practitioners. Encompassing research across voice science and pedagogy, this innovative collection transcends genre boundaries and provides new knowledge about vocal styles and approaches from classical and musical theatre to contemporary commercial music. The work is sure to be valuable in tertiary institutions, schools and community music associations, suitable for use by private studio teachers, and will appeal to choral leaders and music educators interested in vocal pedagogy. “I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I am confident it will help bring all aspects of vocal pedagogy firmly into the 21st century. Refreshingly, many different areas of pedagogy are included in the text so we can all work together to more fully understand the singing voice. Up to the moment research is included along with an exploration of the evolving contemporary styles of singing. Further, areas regarding teaching and curriculum in higher education are also reviewed. All in all, this text a crucial addition to a professional's vocal library.” Jeanne Goffi-Fynn, Teachers College, Columbia University, USA.
| Author | : C. M. Chang |
| Publisher | : Business Expert Press |
| Total Pages | : 152 |
| Release | : 2013-11-20 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1606495453 |
As the service sectors play an increasingly important role in all economies worldwide, service executives and professionals are well advised to recognize two main pathways to achieving sustainable success in services. The first path requires enhancing the strategic differentiation and operational excellence of their service enterprises; the second requires that these executives and their employees develop the knowledge and skills needed to achieve such success. Specifically, this book discusses actionable methodologies needed to generate creative ideas, including deciding on which ones to pursue; on how to justify projects financially; on how to manage the development projects for innovative services; and on how to reach out to customers and offer them superior service support.
| Author | : Kenneth Bozeman |
| Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
| Total Pages | : 157 |
| Release | : 2022-08-18 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 1538174650 |
Scientific knowledge of vocal acoustics has grown exponentially in the last eighty years. With sophisticated yet inexpensive sound analysis technology, more voice teachers are curious about the value of vocal acoustics for the studio and see the need to understand it for more efficient, science-informed pedagogy. Kenneth Bozeman distills the most important vocal acoustic principles and insights for contemporary teachers and singers. With concise and easy-to-understand language, the book takes these complex concepts and imparts practical tips and strategies that anyone can use in their teaching and singing. Unlike many other singing texts, this book focuses on the voice as an acoustic phenomenon. Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including: Bozeman addresses a myriad of topics including: Theories of vocal resonance The pedagogic implications of tube acoustics Formants and their interaction with harmonics Vocal registration Passaggio training The acoustics of belting Acoustic technology useful for the studio Also included are vocal exercises implementing these concepts.
| Author | : Shirlee Emmons |
| Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
| Total Pages | : 345 |
| Release | : 2006-02-02 |
| Genre | : Music |
| ISBN | : 019988465X |
In shaping choral tone, directors often wish to improve the sound of their choir, but are challenged to pinpoint underlying problems or to guide singers toward solutions. Now, in Prescriptions for Choral Excellence, skilled vocal pedagogue Shirlee Emmons and leading choral director Constance Chase equip choral directors with the practical tools they need to help singers achieve peak choral performance. Drawing on years of experience, Emmons and Chase help choral directors and singers effectively diagnose and resolve problems. They cover topics ranging from breath management and diction to range and intonation, and much more. Beyond describing vocal difficulties, the book provides concrete instructions on how to apply the concepts in day-to-day rehearsal and performance. The numerous practical exercises and planning aides allow directors to maximize both time and talent to elicit the highest potential from their singers. While grounded in the most up-to-date research in voice science, the discussion of vocal anatomy and function is accessible to readers with no previous knowledge of voice science. Going beyond other vocal and choral guidebooks, the authors also apply the most current theories in leadership principles and group dynamics to choral settings, helping directors translate their natural musicality and charisma into inspiring and motivational leadership. A comprehensive and unique blend of practical expertise, voice science, and leadership psychology, Prescriptions for Choral Excellence is an invaluable guide for all choral directors seeking to create memorable and remarkable performances.
| Author | : Henry Leck |
| Publisher | : Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
| ISBN | : 9781423437116 |
(Methodology Chorals). Henry Leck, Founder and Artistic Director of the Indianapolis Children's Choir and Director of Choral Activities at Butler University, has influenced thousands of young musicians and teachers through his dedication to choral excellence and the idea that children can perform music with artistry and understanding. This comprehensive text, written with Dr. Flossie Jordan, is an insightful guide for choral directors in the field and in training to help develop the teaching skills, leadership abilities, conducting technique, knowledge of repertoire and organizational skills necessary for success. Chapters include: 1. Going Beyond the Craft of Music Making 2. Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer 3. Director Preparation 4. Musical Expression through Visualization 5. Dalcroze Techniques in the Choral Rehearsal 6. Creating Artistry Through a Kodaly Curriculum 7. The Boy's Expanding Voice: Take the High Road 8. Leadership Style 9. Organization 10. Epilogue As an added bonus, the book includes a CD-ROM with dozens of helpful forms and documents from the Indianapolis Children's Choir covering organizing a children's choir, auditions, governing documents, managing volunteers, fundraising, grant writing and much more!
