Full Description
Titles in the Dictionaries for the Modern Musician series offer both the novice and the advanced artist key information designed to convey the field of study and performance for a major instrument or instrument class, as well as the workings of musicians in areas from conducting to composing. Each dictionary covers topics from instrument parts to technique, major works to key figures—a must-have for any musician's personal library!
A Dictionary for the Modern Singer is an indispensable guide for students of singing, voice pedagogues, and lovers of the art of singing. In addition to classical singing, genres, and styles, musical theatre and popular and global styles are addressed. With an emphasis on contemporary practice, this work includes terms and figures that influenced modern singing styles. Topics include voice pedagogy, voice science, vocal health, styles, genres, performers, diction, and other relevant topics. The dictionary will help students to more fully understand the concepts articulated by their teachers.
Matthew Hoch's book fills a gap in the singer's library as the only one-volume general reference geared toward today's student of singing. An extensive bibliography is invaluable for students seeking to explore a particular subject in greater depth. Illustrations and charts further illuminate particular concepts, while appendixes address stage fright, tips on practicing, repertoire selection, audio technology, and contemporary commercial music styles.
A Dictionary for the Modern Singer will appeal to students of singing at all levels. For professionals, it will serve as a quick and handy reference guide, useful in the high school or college library and the home teaching studio alike; students and amateurs will find it accessible and full of fascinating information about the world of the singing.
Contents
Foreword by Donald Simonson
The Dictionary
Essays
Classical and Contemporary Commercial Music: A Comparison by Jeannette LoVetri
Criteria for Selecting Repertoire by John Nix
Practicing 101: Ten Tips for Making the Most of Your Time Between Lessons by Dean Southern
Coping with Musical Performance Anxiety by Heather Hunnicutt
What Every Singer Needs to Know About Audio Technology by Matthew Edwards
Appendices
Appendix 1. IPA Vowel Chart, Consonant Chart and Symbol Chart
Appendix 2. Anatomy Diagrams
Appendix 3. Fach Chart
Appendix 4. Bel Canto: A Definition
Appendix 5. Timeline: The History of Singing
Appendix 6. The Pulitzer Prize and Grawemeyer Award: Vocal Works
Appendix 7. The Tony Award for Best Musical
Appendix 8. 100 Operas to Know
Appendix 9. Major Song Cycles, Collections, and Sets
Appendix 10. Listening to Singers
Appendix 11. Top Ten Steps to Wellness
Appendix 12. Medications and Their Effects on the Voice
