Full Description
The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy presents an innovative outlook by one of the most important voice pedagogues in modern times. CoreSinging, developed by Meribeth Dayme, offers a universal approach applicable and complementary to any style, system, or level of singing—the ultimate result transforms fear into joy and ease. For the first time, Cynthia Vaughn and Matthew Hoch have compiled and edited this culminating work of Meribeth Dayme.
CoreSinging is formed on five elements present in all stages of singing from beginner to professional: energy, awareness, imagination, practice, and performance. Concepts of energy—physical, metaphysical, mental, emotional, psychological, psychic, and spiritual—help singers transform themselves, their sound, and performance into an experience of healing. Contributors offer case studies and targeted strategies for further implementation and select writings of Dayme are also included.
Contents
Foreword, Nicola Harrison
Eureka Moment
Editorial Remarks, Matthew Hoch
Introduction, Cynthia Vaughn
Part I - The Elements of CoreSinging
Chapter 1: Basic Principles of CoreSinging
Chapter 2: Energy
Chapter 3: Awareness
Chapter 4: Imagination
Chapter 5: Practice and Performance
Chapter 6: A Summary of Key Elements of CoreSinging
Part II - Case Studies: Practical Application of CoreSinging
Chapter 7: Why CoreSinging?, Rachel Velarde
Chapter 8: The Body Knows How to Sing, Michael Hill
Chapter 9: A House with Four Rooms, Elizabeth Blades
Chapter 10: Using CoreSinging with Children, Teens, and Tweens, Aimee Woods
Chapter 11: Organized Fun, Patricia Rooney
Part III - Selected Writings
Meribeth Dayme: A Biographical Sketch, Susanne Bunch Hill
Spring Birthday Walk (unpublished 1986 poem)
A Little Book About Singing (2006)
Creating Confidence: How to Develop Your Personal Power and Presence (rev. 2006)
The Incredible Shrinking Singer: Rebuilding Your Confidence (1999), Cynthia Vaughn
Suggestions for Further Reading (Meribeth's Recommended Reading List)
About the Editors and Contributors
