So you want to sing music theater : a guide for professionals / Karen Hall.

Author/creator Hall, Karen, 1955- author.
Format Book
PublicationLanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]
Descriptionxx, 159 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Singing--Instruction and study.
Musicals--Instruction and study.

SeriesSo you want to sing
So you want to sing. ^A1258075
Contents List of figures -- Acknowledgments -- Foreword -- Introduction -- History of music theater -- Singing music theater and voice science / Scott McCoy -- Vocal health and the music theater vocal athlete / Wendy DeLeo LeBorgne -- Music theater vocal pedagogy -- Listening examples and repertoire recommendations -- Music theater styles -- Performing music theater -- Glossary -- Appendix: conductor and coach interviews.
Abstract "So You Want to Sing Music Theater covers a vast array of topics. It includes a brief history of music theater; the basics of voice science and anatomy; information on vocal and bodily health and maintenance, from diet to exercise to healing techniques; advice on teaching music theater to others, with focuses on breath, posture, registers, range, and tone quality; repertoire recommendations for voice and singing types, from female and male belting to classical and contemporary styles; a survey of music theater styles, such as folk, country, rock, gospel, rhythm and blues, jazz, and pop; insights on working with other music theater stakeholders, from singing teacher, vocal coach and accompanist, to acting teacher, director, dance instructor, composer, and music director; and finally sage advice on working with and without amplification or microphones, auditioning tips, and casting challenges. So You Want to Sing Music Theater includes guest-authored chapters by singing professionals Scott McCoy and Wendy LeBorgne, as well as audio and visual examples available from the website of the National Association of Teachers of Singing." -- Publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2013048847
ISBN9780810888388 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0810888386 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks MT956 .H34 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold