The boy's changing voice : new solutions for today's choral teacher / by Terry J. Barham and Darolyne L. Nelson.
| Author/creator | Barham, Terry Joe |
| Other author | Nelson, Darolyne L. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Miami, Fl : Belwin Mills, ©1991. |
| Description | 70 pages : illustrations, music ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Putting round pegs in round holes. Voice placement ; Recognizing change ; Testing procedures ; Time-savers for testing voices ; Variables with change ; Self-esteem and image -- Good strokes for your singing folks. Creating a safe environment ; Bringing girls into the picture ; Charting vocal growth ; Vocal models ; Singing through the change -- Putting the pieces together: the puzzle of selecting and adapting music. Searching for the perfect song ; Tailoring a song to meet the needs of the ensemble -- Eenie, meenie, meinie, mo, this is where he has to go. The y'all come choir ; Appropriate music with appropriate voicings ; Male identity and voicing terminology ; Growth through switching voice parts -- Life with chameleons. Behavioral traits ; Honesty in approach: letting the kids "in" ; Tapping their energy -- Tips for training the tigers. Structuring and surprising ; Providing for changing bodies ; Esteem-building techniques ; Vocalises ; Gordon tonal and rhythm syllables ; Common sense ; Seating charts ; Recruiting -- Teacher prescriptions for sanity -- Scores that don't bore. Unison ; Two part/SA ; Three part/SSA ; SAT/SAC ; SCB/STB ; Three-part mixed/SAB ; SATB/SACB ; Three part/CCB boys ; Three part/CBB boys ; Four part/CCBB/TTBB ; Collections and larger works -- Conclusion -- Appendix. I. Breathing and posture ; II. Tone quality ; III. Range development and flexibility ; IV. Ear training. |
| Abstract | This book includes voice development exercises, extensive repertoire list, self image concepts, and voice testing. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: page 69. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk | MT820 .B37 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |