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Haasemann, Frauke/Jordan, James: Group Vocal Technique (Book)

Format: Soft-cover book, 196 pp.
Arranger/Composer: Frauke Haasemann, James M. Jordan
Publisher: Hinshaw Music, 1991
Style/Usage suggestions: Instructional, choral conducting
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Table of contents:
Introduction
Group Vocal Technique: Pedagogical Organization
Group Vocal Technique: Teaching Procedures and Use of the Video
Relaxation and Posture
Building Spaciousness in the Voice: Expanding the Vocal Tract, Relaxation of the Jaw, Tongue and Lips, Opening of the Space in the Mouth and Throat
Breathing: Activation of the Diaphragm - Exhalation, Inhalation, Support
The Anatomy of the Sigh: Its Pedagogical Use and Importance for Voice Building
Resonance and Placement
Dynamics
Crescendo/Decrescendo, Messa di voce
Register Consistency
Range Extension: High and Low Range Flexibility (Runs)
Leaps
Legato, Staccato, Martellato
English Diction Fundamentals and the Five Pure Vowels
Latin Diction Fundamentals
German Diction Fundamentals
Vowel Modification
Marking the Score
Auditioning the Singers
Seating/Standing Plans to Enhance Choral Performance and Group Vocal Technique
Selection of Literature
Conducting Technique
Summary
Appendix A: Measuring and Evaluating the Music Potential of a Choir to Enhance the Teaching of Group Vocal Technique: Music Aptitude and Music Achievement
Appendix B: Discography
Supplementary Readings