Choral Pedagogy and the Older Singer
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.77 (800 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1597564389 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Once involved, the conductor of older singers is certain to reap the benefits of making music with people whose appreciation of the text, the music and the act of singing is deeper than in any younger ensemble.. This book should help conductors adjust expectations and methods to suit the condition and abilities of older singers. Maintaining one's vocal skill in later years is the goal, since getting better may not be possible. Knowing that every choral conductor hopes a choir will improve from season to season, a new paradigm for the aging choir must be established
Long needed subject Songbird Brenda Smith has addressed an issue which has long been needed. That of the older singer being encouraged to continue to use their voice. Singing is and should be a life long love. I hope it leads to music arrangers producing music for choirs & choruses that has lower voice ranges and easier harmony for older folks.. A good read. This is an excellent resource for conductors of choirs with older voices. There is not a lot of research on preserving older voices so this book makes a significant contribution.. Roman said Returning to choral practice after years away this book has been great re-introducing me to my former conducting knowledge.. I am just c
Smith was translator, collaborator, and assistant to Dr. He is also Adjunct Professor in the departments of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, and on the faculty of the Academy of Vocal Arts. Wilhelm Ehmann and Dr. She has been widely recognized for her contributions to the concept of lifelong singing through proper voice care. As an active member of th
2012) . This American book is designed to help choir conductors adjust their expectations and methods to suit the condition and abilities of older singers. It supports this with a wealth of information about the ageing voice and how to look after it and use it well. This is a treasure trove, well worth a look. SLTs working with older people who run into difficulties with both their speaking and singing voices will find this book of immense interest. --Patricia Henshaw, Principal SLT, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, RCSLT Bulletin (Sept. They bring together familiar and new information on anatomy, physiology, conditions, factors affecting the voice and approaches an