In comparing the adolescent female voice with the adolescent male voice, several characteristics become apparent. After age ten, due to obvious physical changes in the vocal anatomy, there is a marked contrast in quality and color between the two voice types. Clarity of tone and brilliance in certain ranges seem effortless in the young […]
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Singing in Style
With the influx of choral music from around the world, we choral directors have the opportunity and the challenge of incorporating a vast array of choral colors in our musical performances. Choral directors with a basic knowledge of vocal pedagogy can work very effectively within the rehearsal to develop the vocal ability of all […]
Teaching Simple Tone Singing
Simple tone singing is a frequent technique in the choral arts that can bring strikingly beautiful results. Because it can tire the voice, a few technical instructions might be taught in the studio or choral rehearsal. As in any kind of healthy singing, the inhalation must to be low and deep, with good […]
A Conductor Finds His Muse in the Pews
By Pia Catton NEW YORK — In the last year, conductor Kent Tritle has moved from the concert series “Sacred Music in a Sacred Space” to another called “Great Music in a Great Space.” A step down? Not exactly. From 1989 to 2011, Mr. Tritle led the choir and orchestra at St. Ignatius Loyola, the […]
Genevans conductor bows out after 31 years
By Jenny Wagner BEAVER FALLS, PA — Surrounded by students past and present, Robert Copeland took his final bow Saturday night as the longtime conductor of The Genevans. “Dr. Bob,” as he is affectionately called by students and singers, is retiring after 31 years as a music professor and leader of the renowned student choir […]
Gamechanger: CadenzaOne
You’ve heard a lot about our frustrations with Music Publishing over the years. It looks like CadenzaOne is trying to provide an answer. J.D. Frizzell, creator of the company, gives an overview: I have spent my life’s savings (plus some) to build a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web site for both independent composers AND publishers. […]