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Author:

Smith, Brenda (Brenda Jo), author.

Title:

So you want to sing for a lifetime : a guide for performers / Brenda Smith ; executive editor Allen Henderson, NATS ; series editor Matthew Hoch.

Publisher:

Rowman & Littlefield,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xix, 219 pages : illustrations, music ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Singing--Physiological aspects.
Voice--Care and hygiene.
Singing--Instruction and study.
Singing--Instruction and study.
Singing--Physiological aspects.
Voice--Care and hygiene.

Other Authors:

Henderson, Allen, editor.
Hoch, Matthew, 1975- publishing director.
National Association of Teachers of Singing (U.S.), responsible party.

Notes:

Includes glossary. "A project of the National Association of Teachers of Singing." Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Glossary. Robert T. Sataloff, Karen Kost, and Sue Ellen Linville -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction: "Singing: A Lifelong Skill" -- Online Supplement Note -- What It Means to Sing for a Lifetime -- Singing and Voice Science / Scott McCoy -- -- Vocal Health for the Lifetime of a Singer / Wendy LeBorgne -- Skills You Need for a Lifetime of Singing -- The Effects of Age on the Voice / Robert T. Sataloff, Karen Kost, and Sue Ellen Linville -- What is "Bel Canto," or What Makes Singing "Beautiful"? -- Repertoire: What to Sing, When, and Where -- Singing with others for a Lifetime -- Singing for a Lifetime: A Life Well Lived -- Conclusion: "Singing: A Lifelong Skill" -- Glossary.

Summary:

"Singing can be a healthy, invigorating activity for people of every age, and participating in this fully athletic exercise remains enjoyable through each season of life if the singer and singing teacher adjust expectations regarding tone quality, range, agility, and stamina. Brenda Smith systematically presents methods by which anyone can enjoy a long, healthy life of singing in So You Want to Sing for a Lifetime. This book contains chapters on the basics of singing (relaxation, posture, breathing, and resonance), practical examples of exercises and lists of repertoire suited to each age group, and suggestions for negotiating individual musical obstacles related to aging. Featuring guest-authored chapters on voice science, vocal health, and how age affects the physiology of the human voice, the book serves as a useful guide to amateur and professional singers, music educators, choral conductors, church musicians, and private voice teachers." --the publisher.

Series:

So you want to sing : guides for performers and professionals

ISBN:

1538104008
9781538104002

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1020294145

LCCN:

2018002634

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)