Prescriptions for Choral Excellence : Tone, Text, Dynamic Leadership.
Shirlee. Emmons
Bok Engelsk 2006 · Electronic books.
| Omfang | 1 online resource (345 pages)
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| Opplysninger | Intro -- Contents -- Introduction -- Part I: Prescriptions for Choral Singing: Technical Vocal Skills -- Chapter 1 Breath Management -- 1.1 Breathing -- 1.2 Onset -- 1.3 Legato and Breath -- 1.4 Melisma/Velocity/Agility/Fioratura and Breath -- 1.5 High/Low Pitches, Range, and Breath -- 1.6 Forte/Piano and Breath -- Chapter 2 Diction and Intelligibility -- 2.1 Acoustical Vowels versus Speech Vowels -- 2.2 Diction and Vowel Modification -- 2.3 The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Vowel Chart -- 2.4 Physical Properties of Vowels: How to Practice Standard Vowels -- 2.5 Importance of the Tongue -- 2.6 Demystifying Consonants -- 2.7 The IPA Consonant Chart -- 2.8 Advantages of the IPA and How to Mark the Score -- Chapter 3 Tone and Intonation -- 3.1 Beauty -- 3.2 The Passaggio: Transitional Notes between Registers -- 3.3 Falsetto and Chest Voice -- 3.4 Vowel Modification -- 3.5 The Complete Vowel Modification Chart -- 3.6 Forte/Piano and Vowel Modification -- 3.7 Carrying Power and Resonance, Loud or Soft -- 3.8 Vibrato, Tremolo, Bleat, and Wobble -- 3.9 Blend -- Chapter 4 The Individual Singer -- 4.1 Older and Younger Voices -- 4.2 Working One on One -- 4.3 Auditioning and Classifying -- Chapter 5 The Warm-Up and Training Period -- 5.1 The Warm-Up and Training Period -- 5.2 Pianist and Partner -- Part II: Prescriptions for Self-Development: Preparation, Development, and Execution Skills -- Chapter 6 Some Practical Solutions to Leadership Issues -- 6.1 Four Stages of Group Development -- 6.2 Effects of Group Cohesion -- 6.3 The "Best" Leadership Style -- 6.4 Traits That Make Exemplary Followers -- 6.5 Conflict Management -- 6.6 Motivation through Goal Setting -- Chapter 7 Leadership Theory for Reference -- 7.1 The Leader -- 7.2 The Followers -- 7.3 The Situation -- Chapter 8 Practice and Imagery -- 8.1 The Nature of Practice and Rehearsal.. - 8.2 Memorizing -- 8.3 Performance Mode Rehearsal -- 8.4 Emotional Content -- 8.5 Imagery in Practice and Performance -- Chapter 9 Mental Skills -- 9.1 Mental Skills and Peak Performance -- 9.2 Relaxation Techniques -- 9.3 Goal Setting -- 9.4 Building and Maintaining Self-Confidence -- 9.5 Anxiety Level Control -- 9.6 The Art of Concentration -- 9.7 Dealing with Distractions -- Appendixes -- Appendix 1 Vocal Health -- 1.1 Vocal Health Guidelines for Singers -- 1.2 Illness and Medications -- 1.3 Pharmacological Recommendations -- Appendix 2 Stemple's Vocal Function Exercises -- Appendix 3 Performance Profile Chart -- Appendix 4 "Choral Tessituras" (A Statement of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing) -- Appendix 5 "Early Music and the Absence of Vibrato" (A Statement of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing) -- Notes -- Annotated Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- F -- G -- H -- I -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W.. - 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 ConstanceChase 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 concreteinstructions 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 directorstranslate 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.
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| ISBN | 9780198040231
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