Choral Pedagogy » (2nd Edition)

With new chapters, fully updated and revised, Choral Pedagogy is intended to aid the voice teacher, choral conductor, church musician, and professional or amateur singer 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 very user-friendly fashion with helpful charts and simple anatomic diagrams. 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.

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Presents techniques, materials, and methods to help develop and preserve healthy vocalization in choral singing. Should prove useful to voice teachers, church musicians, and solo and choral singers, as well as health care providers and speech-language pathologists. Includes numerous exercises, detailed anatomical drawings and medical information, and a glossary. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)