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Resources for Voice students, including vocal repertoire, Singing Technique, Translations & Diction, Voice Pedagogy, and how to locate scores, audio, and video.
Books & Ebooks
How to Learn the Alexander Technique by Call Number: Reserves BF172 .C66 1995ISBN: 0962259543Publication Date: 1995This book provides the first authoritative account of William Conable's concept, Body Mapping, the study of how our ideas about our bodies affect our experience and movement. This concept is integrated with a lucid explanation of the Alexander Technique that clarifies and simplifies the task of teaching and learning the Technique.
The Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults by Call Number: Reserves MT820 .M44 2005ISBN: 9781577664031Publication Date: 2005Examines the vocal problems prospective voice teachers will encounter daily in the teaching studio and choral rehearsal. The author’s approach is based in large part on diagnostic procedures similar to those used by doctors. As each vocal fault is presented, its identifying characteristics or symptoms are stated, its possible causes are discussed, and corrective procedures are suggested. Includes CD.
Solutions for Singers by Call Number: Reserves MT820 .M5993 2004ISBN: 0195160053Publication Date: 2004Fielding over 200 questions, Miller tackles problems raised during hundreds of his master classes and pedagogy courses. What are some good exercises to loosen or relax tension in the back of the tongue? Do you apply the same principles regarding breathing to a younger student that you do to older students? What is meant by voiced and unvoiced consonants? Is there a female falsetto? The questions are organized under ten broad topics, which Miller considers from various angles. The result is an invaluable handbook for singers, providing a unique and pragmatic approach to vocal artistry and technique.
The Singer as Interpreter: Claire Croiza's Master Classes by Call Number: MT892 .S48 1989ISBN: 9780575043916Publication Date: 1990A collection of “words of wisdom” from the great French soprano, Claire Croiza. The book is in two parts: Performing and Songs & Roles. The first includes seven chapters relating to the act of performing art song and its various challenges. Interesting sections include The Choice of Repertoire, Imagination and Interpretation on the Concert Platform, and The Public and the Psychology of the Interpreter. The second section contains a look at interpreting songs and roles from the French repertoire. Most well-known composers are mentioned, but there are also sections on Roussel and Caplet that may be of particular interest. (CB)
Singing in Style by Call Number: AVAILABLE ONLINEISBN: 9780300138085Publication Date: 2006Elliott’s book systematically takes the reader through each prescribed era of vocal literature, beginning with the Early Baroque to Modern Day. Each chapter offers essential information on notation, ornamentation, diction, and musical gestures of the time period clearly shown with examples. This book is wonderful first step as well as reminder when looking into performance practices of a certain era of music. (CB)
Power Performance for Singers: Transcending the Barriers by Call Number: AVAILABLE ONLINEISBN: 0199761787Publication Date: 1998Also in Print: MT892 .E55 1998
A collaboration between vocal pedagogue Shirlee Emmons and performance psychologist Alma Thomas, the book takes an in-depth look at the mental game of performance. The book has four parts: The Power of Performance, Pre-Performance, Performance, and Post-Performance. While the mental game is the focus of the book, there are also chapters for Coaches and their work pre- and mid-performance, as well as chapters specific to Auditions, Competitions, Song Recitals, and Staged Performance. A fantastic resource for one looking for more information on the mental game of performing. (CB)
