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Book SynopsisComplete Vocal Fitness: A Singer’s Guide to Physical Training, Anatomy, and Biomechanics is a primer on sport-specific training for vocal athletes. Elite athletes apply cutting-edge research in movement and physiology to customize fitness regimens that ensure peak performance. The principles of sports science that enable them to fine-tune strength, flexibility and dynamic stabilization to meet the requirements of a given sport are invaluable for preparing the body to meet the physical demands of singing. This book will teach you to: ·Optimize alignment by identifying and resolving postural distortions ·Balance strength and flexibility throughout your torso to facilitate full breathing and promote coordinated breath management ·Improve oxygen consumption to enhance your stamina and ability to sustain long phrases ·Stabilize your spine and major joints in order to continue performing with solid technique while meeting the demands of stage movement Musicians of all kinds benefit from understanding the basics of how their instruments work. This book is also a guide to how the vocal instrument functions. You will find accessible descriptions of the fundamental components of vocal anatomy – laryngeal function, articulation and resonance – explaining their movements, their interaction with one another, their integration with the anatomy of breathing and alignment, and relating them to common non-anatomical terminology often used in the voice studio.Trade ReviewClaudia Friedlander has a deep understanding of the biomechanics of singing, and she does a beautiful job of explaining it to the rest of us. For singers and teachers looking for ways to improve vocal technique, her book is the perfect place to start. -- Deborah Voigt, internationally renowned sopranoPerformers of opera and musical theatre are, in fact, singing athletes. We need to maintain our bodies and instruments with the training and focus of a marathon runner, and Dr. Friedlander has written a guide on how to embrace a lifestyle which will not only enhance physical health but also the health of one's instrument. Every singer should own a copy of this book! -- Jennifer Rowley, Metropolitan Opera sopranoFinally, here is a book that treats singing as the athletic endeavor that it is. It offers step-by-step instructions for identifying then correcting physical imbalances through targeted stretches and strength training exercises. The illustrations are much more useful than the anatomy books we’ve used for years, because they address issues of the singer and include only the pertinent information. If you are serious about singing, this book should live on your piano! -- Rod Gilfry, Associate Professor of Vocal Arts, USC Thornton School of Music, baritoneTable of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface Introduction: Sport-Specific Training for the Vocal Athlete Chapter 1: Alignment Chapter 2: Breathing Chapter 3: Laryngeal Function Chapter 4: Articulation & Resonance Chapter 5: The Mind/Body Connection Chapter 6: A Singer-Centered Workout Regimen Chapter 7: Warming Up Chapter 8: Fueling Your Art Chapter 9: Maintaining Your Health Chapter 10: Form Follows Function About the Author About the Artists Additional Resources Glossary

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Book SynopsisClassical singing requires the dedicated pursuit of vocal, musical, and dramatic prowess, as well as immersion in foreign language diction, performance practice, and ensemble skills. The multidisciplinary nature of singing makes it a deeply satisfying endeavor as well as an extremely demanding art form. The Singer’s Audition and Career Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the training, audition technique, and professional development essential for launching and sustaining a career in classical singing. The book expands and makes permanent author Claudia Friedlander’s development of an innovative online collaboration with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall. With interviews and contributions from nearly seventy prominent educators, performers, and opera industry professionals, Claudia Friedlander presents an invaluable guide that singer of every level will find themselves returning to year after year. Whether you are a young singer preparing conservatory auditions, a professional opera singer, or an avocational singer seeking to improve your technique and pursue local performance opportunities, this book will help you take inventory of your skills and begin the next stages of your vocal education and your musical journey.Trade ReviewWe need YOUR singular, authentic, unleashed voice in this mad world. This book is here to encourage you to find YOUR way, in YOUR time, with YOUR voice... and to make clear the practical path so you can walk it in all your unadulterated glory! (From the Foreword) -- Joyce DiDonato, multi Grammy Award-winning mezzo-sopranoClaudia Friedlander has created a relevant and comprehensive resource that provides helpful guidance to empower singers in the pursuit of the careers they create and envision for themselves today. A must-have resource for the library of every singer or teacher. -- Allen Henderson, executive director, National Association of Teachers of Singing; professor of voice, Georgia Southern UniversityI want to hand every aspiring singer this book. With a mass of information based on refined expertise and real-life experiences, this resource makes easier the daunting journey that singers embark upon when starting their career. This is exactly what the singing world of today needs. Brava! -- Lucas Meachem, Grammy Award-winning baritoneTable of ContentsForward by Joyce DiDonato Preface: Why Do You Sing? Acknowledgments Introduction: A Lifelong Journey PART ONE: Learning the Craft Chapter 1: The Complete Package Chapter 2: Training Programs Chapter 3: Technique Chapter 4: Musicianship Chapter 5: Languages and Diction Chapter 6: Dramatic Interpretation Chapter 7: Choosing Audition Repertoire Chapter 8: Audition Preparation, Technique and Etiquette Chapter 9: Performance Opportunities Chapter 10: Investing in Your Training PART TWO: The Apprenticeship Phase Chapter 11: Resident Artist Programs Chapter 12: Promotional Materials Chapter 13: Public Master Classes Chapter 14: Competitions Chapter 15: Keeping Afloat PART THREE: Going Pro Chapter 16: From Contract to Closing Night: The Opera Singer at Work Chapter 17: Crafting Your Public Persona Chapter 18: Management Chapter 19: Choose Your Own Adventure Chapter 20: Running Your Business Conclusion: A Lifetime of Song

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Book SynopsisClassical singing requires the dedicated pursuit of vocal, musical, and dramatic prowess, as well as immersion in foreign language diction, performance practice, and ensemble skills. The multidisciplinary nature of singing makes it a deeply satisfying endeavor as well as an extremely demanding art form. The Singer’s Audition and Career Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the training, audition technique, and professional development essential for launching and sustaining a career in classical singing. The book expands and makes permanent author Claudia Friedlander’s development of an innovative online collaboration with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato and The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall. With interviews and contributions from nearly seventy prominent educators, performers, and opera industry professionals, Claudia Friedlander presents an invaluable guide that singer of every level will find themselves returning to year after year. Whether you are a young singer preparing conservatory auditions, a professional opera singer, or an avocational singer seeking to improve your technique and pursue local performance opportunities, this book will help you take inventory of your skills and begin the next stages of your vocal education and your musical journey.Trade ReviewWe need YOUR singular, authentic, unleashed voice in this mad world. This book is here to encourage you to find YOUR way, in YOUR time, with YOUR voice... and to make clear the practical path so you can walk it in all your unadulterated glory! (From the Foreword) -- Joyce DiDonato, multi Grammy Award-winning mezzo-sopranoClaudia Friedlander has created a relevant and comprehensive resource that provides helpful guidance to empower singers in the pursuit of the careers they create and envision for themselves today. A must-have resource for the library of every singer or teacher. -- Allen Henderson, executive director, National Association of Teachers of Singing; professor of voice, Georgia Southern UniversityI want to hand every aspiring singer this book. With a mass of information based on refined expertise and real-life experiences, this resource makes easier the daunting journey that singers embark upon when starting their career. This is exactly what the singing world of today needs. Brava! -- Lucas Meachem, Grammy Award-winning baritoneTable of ContentsForward by Joyce DiDonato Preface: Why Do You Sing? Acknowledgments Introduction: A Lifelong Journey PART ONE: Learning the Craft Chapter 1: The Complete Package Chapter 2: Training Programs Chapter 3: Technique Chapter 4: Musicianship Chapter 5: Languages and Diction Chapter 6: Dramatic Interpretation Chapter 7: Choosing Audition Repertoire Chapter 8: Audition Preparation, Technique and Etiquette Chapter 9: Performance Opportunities Chapter 10: Investing in Your Training PART TWO: The Apprenticeship Phase Chapter 11: Resident Artist Programs Chapter 12: Promotional Materials Chapter 13: Public Master Classes Chapter 14: Competitions Chapter 15: Keeping Afloat PART THREE: Going Pro Chapter 16: From Contract to Closing Night: The Opera Singer at Work Chapter 17: Crafting Your Public Persona Chapter 18: Management Chapter 19: Choose Your Own Adventure Chapter 20: Running Your Business Conclusion: A Lifetime of Song

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