Choral pedagogy and the older singer / Brenda Smith, Robert T. Sataloff.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Brenda (Brenda Jo), author.

Sataloff, Robert Thayer, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vocal cords--Aging.

Vocal cords.

Larynx--Aging.

Larynx.

Voice--Care and hygiene.

Voice.

Voice--Physiological aspects.

Choral singing--Instruction and study.

Choral singing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (369 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, California : Plural Publishing, [2012]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Maintaining vocal skill in later years is the goal of this book, 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. 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.

Contents:

Contents; Foreword; Preface; About the Authors; Contributors; Part I. Introduction; Chapter 1. Working with Older Singers; Chapter 2. Choral Pedagogy and Vocal Health; Part II. Vocal Technique for the Older Singer; Chapter 3. The Basics of Singing; Part III. Aspects of Vocal Technique for Older Singers; Chapter 4. Range, Stamina, and Vocal Quality; Chapter 5. Tone, Pitch Making, and Tuning; Chapter 6. Age- and Size-Appropriate Singing; Chapter 7. Warm-Up and Cooldown Procedures; Chapter 8. Special Considerations for Teaching Older Singers; Chapter 9. Rhythm, Discipline, and Brain Function

Chapter 10. Vibrato RatePart IV. Vocal Health and Pedagogy; Chapter 11. Anatomy and Physiology of the Voice; Chapter 12. Medical Care of Voice Disorders; Chapter 13. Performing Arts Medicine and the Professional Voice User: Risk of Nonvoice Performance; Chapter 14. Seating Problems of Vocalists; Part V. Vocal Health and the Older Singer; Chapter 15. Vocal Health and the Older Singer*; Chapter 16. The Use of Nutrition and Integrative Medicine or Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for Older Choral Singers; Chapter 17. Vocal Exercise Physiology: Training for a Lifetime

Part VI. Repertoire for All AgesChapter 18. Content and Language; Chapter 19. Manner of Performance; Chapter 20. Choral Diction; Part VII. Choral Rehearsal and the Older Singer; Chapter 21. The Rehearsal Process; Chapter 22. Choral Rehearsal and the Older Singer; Chapter 23. Men and Singing; Chapter 24. Women and Singing; Part VIII. Conclusion; Chapter 25. Singing and Aging; Bibliography; Glossary; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-59756-692-6