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The Basics of Voice Science and Pedagogy by
Condensed version of "Your Voice: An Inside View," including chapters on listening, anatomy, breathing, phonation, vocal health, resonance, voice analysis, articulation, and hearing. The current volume incorporates fundamental information about voice science and pedagogy, presented in a way that is engaging and easy to understand. Now included 52 pages with color images.
Choral Pedagogy by
Choral Pedagogy, Third Edition, is the ideal text for voice teachers, choral conductors, church musicians, and professional and amateur singers who wish to develop strategies for lifelong singing. It concisely and clearly presents the principles of voice pedagogy from the perspective of both conducting and voice science in a user- friendly fashion, including helpful charts and simple anatomic diagrams. In addition, it offers teaching methods from history and philosophy, medical and voice science, and pedagogical concepts from active musical experts. Special attention is given to the needs of amateur singers and conductors. Topics covered include choral diction, posture and seating, rehearsal practices, and matters of vocal health.. For the third edition, the authors have completely revised the text, updating the medical information and expanding the exercises. They have also added two new chapters: . A chapter entitled "Singing in the 21st Century" that considers the vocal/choral demands of the choral repertoire being written in this century. A chapter on teaching young boys to sing written by Vic Oakes, the conductor of the Chattanooga Boys Choir. With its updates and additions, Choral Pedagogy, Third Edition, is a valuable resource for students of choral conducting, music education, church music, and choral singing.
Encyclopedia of African American Music
African Americans' historical roots are encapsulated in the lyrics, melodies, and rhythms of their music. This encyclopedia showcases all facets of African American music including folk, religious, concert and popular styles in entries by more than 100 scholars. Included: genres, styles, individuals, groups, and collectives, historical topics (e.g., music of the Harlem Renaissance, Black Arts Movement, Civil Rights Movement, etc.), key individuals, groups, and ensembles associated with diverse religious beliefs, political affiliations, and other perspectives not usually approached. Also highlighted: major record labels, institutions of higher learning, and various cultural venues (e.g., Motown Records, Black Swan Records, Fisk University, Gospel Music Workshop of America, The Cotton Club, Center for Black Music Research, etc.).
The Encyclopedia of Native Music
Covers a wide range of forms: country and folk, jazz and swing, reggae and rap. Brian Wright-McLeod, producer/host of Canada's longest-running Native radio program, has created a comprehensive and authoritative source for biographies and discographies of hundreds of Native artists, tracing the history of their commercially released music spanning more than 100 years.
The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music
Music of all the world's peoples in 10 volumes with some accompanying CDs (text and audio also available online).
The Rough Guide to World Music
v. 1. Africa, Europe and the Middle East -- v. 2. Latin & North America, Caribbean, India, Asia and Pacific
A Systematic Approach to Voice by
"A Systematic Approach to Voice: The Art of Studio Application is a professional resource presenting a framework for the integration of science-informed principles of voice production and pedagogical application in the training of singers. Author Dr. Kari Ragan has spent years using this organizational template of the five voice systems - respiration, phonation, registration, articulation and resonance - to identify technical challenges and design corrective vocal exercises in order to facilitate efficient singing. Each of the voice system chapters contains a brief overview of the mechanics as well as key points for teachers, or "teacher takeaways." The book's core offering is vocal exercises which, framed within a systematic approach, provide strategies for the art of studio application. The intent is an approach that leads to technically proficient singing working in service of great artistry"--
The Vocal Athlete by
"The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Second Edition is a compilation of voice exercises created and used by well-known voice pedagogues from preeminent colleges, established private studios, and clinical settings. The exercises focus on various aspects of contemporary commercial music (CCM) including bodywork, mental preparation, registration, and much more."--Back cover.
Women and Music in America since 1900
This encyclopedia describes the role of women in all forms of music in the U.S. since 1900, covering important individuals, biographical overviews, gender issues, education, music genres, honors and awards, organizations, and professions.
Your Voice by
Third edition of the premier book about voice science and pedagogy.
