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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"vocal pedagogy"”.
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Solo Performance: An Extension of Vocal Pedagogy
… of the solo performance opportunity in vocal pedagogy at the tertiary level. In order to discover tangible correlations between solo performing and applied lessons, I designed and implemented a case study that focused on fourteen subjects rehearsing, performing, and recording roles in …
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Multiple Intelligence Theory and its Application in Modern Vocal Pedagogy
… Theory be applied in the area of modern vocal pedagogy? After surveys of the foundations of vocal pedagogy and the principles ofMI theory, the author suggests they can. What follows is an analysis of two current vocal pedagogy texts, Van Clu·isty's Foundations in Singing and Jan …
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Integrating the Montessori Method into Vocal Pedagogy: a Curated Environment for Holistic Teaching
Many vocal pedagogues are in dialogue to either adjust or abolish the master-apprentice model. Teachers are increasingly becoming aware of the need for a student-centered approach based in both the development of kinesthetic awareness and empathetic concern. Dr. Maria Montessori developed a …
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The contemporary classical singer : why new music is necessary in 21st-century vocal pedagogy
Today, vocalists in the U.S. are expected to perform in a variety of styles from bel canto to contemporary classical, musical theater, experimental, pop, etc. This shift from specialized technique to pluralistic embrace has been compelled by a number of factors: increased social awareness and …
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The Study of English, French, German and Italian Techniques of Singing Related to the Female Adolescent Voice
Throughout the recorded history of vocal development certain characteristics can be traced to nationalistic roots. This work explores the four major schools of singing: English, French, German and Italian and includes a brief history of the pedagogical development and ideas of these schools' …
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Vocal health in the choral rehearsal: Common ground for operatically trained singers, studio voice teachers and choral conductors
… evidence reveals that there are continuing vocal problems experienced by operatically trained singers in the collegiate choral rehearsal. Although previous research has dealt with these problems in various specialized ways, no study has attempted to integrate contemporary voice research with …
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The Aging Voice: Choral Singing After the Age of Fifty
… physical accommodations, research-based vocal pedagogy and repertoire selection considerations to support positive and rewarding choral experiences for older adults.
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Porpora's Grail: A Study and Analysis of Nicola Porpora's Vocal Instruction
Nicola Porpora has long been an acclaimed vocal instructor of the Baroque era, yet little is known about his methods of producing singers of a seemingly ethereal nature. It is timely and relevant that an investigation should take place to discover what techniques Porpora used and how he taught …
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Understanding the female adolescent singing voice : pedagogical perspectives and practical strategies for choral conductors
… physiological changes in the female adolescent’s vocal apparatus, ineffective methods of guiding choristers through perceptual changes, and an insensitivity to the psychological impact of female adolescent voice change often lead to poor singing, harm vocal health, and fail to foster a meaningful …
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A Systematic Analysis of Risks to Adolescent Vocal Health
… and analyze risks that threaten adolescent vocal health. Qualitative interviews revealed risks associated with vocal over-use, lack of scientific vocal pedagogy, poor tonal ideals, inadequate choral procedures, and vocal difficulties in high school musical theater productions. Anonymous …
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A performance guide to Leonard Lehrman's A Light in the Darkness
… Musical Arts, Winter Commencement, 2012 Major: Vocal Performance; Minor: Vocal Pedagogy A Performance Guide to Leonard Lehrman’s A Light in the Darkness Dissertation directed by Professor Robert Grayson Pages in dissertation, 146. Words in abstract, 106. ABSTRACT Leonard Lehrman is primarily …
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A Singer's Perspective on Recruitment, Auditioning, and Vocal Technique in the Choral Program
… and structure, and 3) How to incorporate vocal technique into the choral rehearsal. In this paper I address some suggestions for recruitment that will touch on the ideas of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivations as well as the basics of group vocal technique - breathing, tone, and …
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Support vs. Steady Airflow: The Effect of Two Different Instructions on Subglottal Pressure, Sound Pressure Level, and Airflow Rate during Singing and Speaking
… an alternative to a conventional directive in vocal pedagogy. There is a debate among voice pedagogues and voice scientists with regard to how to teach breath management, particularly about the concept of support. W. Stephen Smith has strongly objected to the use of the term “support.” He …
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Vocal health and repertoire for the dramatic mezzo-soprano : a suggested course of study
Vocal Health and Repertoire for the Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano: A Suggested Course of Study brings together the fields of vocal pedagogy and performance. This curriculum guide focuses on repertoire for the Dramatic Mezzo-Soprano, ages 18-30. The guide includes selections from the genres of art song …
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The effect of electromyographic biofeedback training on singers with tension problems in the laryngeal musculature
… in the throat or jaw muscles. Classes in vocal pedagogy attempt to solve problems such as these through indirect inference and mental images using psychological and empirical (observation) teaching methods. In fact, many voice teachers will freely admit that singing is mostly a matter of …
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Hormones and the Female Voice: An Exploration of the Female Hormonal Cycle from Puberty to Menopause and How it Affects the Vocal Apparatus
… its effects on the singing voice. Dealing with vocal issues brought on by hormonal fluctuations can be extremely frustrating for the professional singer, as these issues can wreak havoc on performance and practice schedules. The best weapon of defense against its unpredictability is information. …
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The nature of applied voice teaching expertise: common elements observed in the lessons of three exemplary applied voice instructors
Based on theories of expert pedagogy, the purpose of this study was to better understand the nature of expertise in voice instruction by observing common elements across three expert voice teachers (Joseph Frank, tenor; Eric Howe, baritone; and Erie Mills, soprano) and discovering the extent voice …
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Virtual reality for vocal performance preparation: validation, demonstration, and application
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2027-05-01
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The Influence of the Tongue on Vocal Production
… tone for beautiful singing, major components of vocal technique, physiology related to singing and speech production, hyperfunctions associated with tongue tension, tongue involvement in the articulation of the four major singing languages, and will present exercises for training the muscles of …
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The Singing Self: An Exploration of Vocality and Selfhood in Contemporary Vocal Practice
<p>Every vocal training technique relies on understandings of how a singer’s “voice,” both literal and metaphorical, participates in the act of interpreting the works of composers. Western classical singing, as codified by the early twentieth century, typically puts the singer in the role of the …
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