Should we sing THEIR songs THEIR Way?
Isn’t it:
> Unhealthy?
> Impossible?
> Unrefined?
> Ugly?
(THEY don’t sing that way because they don’t know better.)
We can because:
> It is possible to approximate the sound without negative consequences.
> It can be broadening vocally and educationally.
We should because:
> It demonstrates our respect for their music and of other ways of singing.
> It contributes to our understanding of their culture.
> We would not change the timbre of our music.
What do we need in order to sing THEIR songs THEIR way?
> Information about How Vocal Styles Differ
> How to Match Unfamiliar Vocal Qualities
> Assurance That It Won’t Hurt Singers
> Models of Multiple Vocal Techniques
> Information on How to Bring Native Performances into the Classroom
(The ACDA National Conference is just one of the many benefits of membership in the American Choral Directors Association. Join ACDA today.)
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