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An Analysis of the Published and Unpublished Compositions for Solo Voice and Piano or String Accompaniment by Jean Berger
(1970)This paper is an analysis and description of the published and unpublished compositions for solo voice and piano or string accompaniment by Jean Berger. This paper will serve to familiarize the reader with these songs. ... -
The Contemporary American Song Cycle 1945-1968
(1969)The purpose of this paper is to provide a utilitarian survey of twentieth-century American song cycles which were written between 1945 and 1968. The intent is to provide voice teachers and performers with a representative ... -
Innovative Performances of American Song
(1978-12-10)This paper is intended to permit examination of innovative performances of a selected group of songs by American composers. Because of the specialized character of such a project, nine works ... -
Principles and Methods of Teaching Foreign Language Pronunciation for Singers
(1982)Most college music departments have courses in diction designed to introduce the pronunciation of the three or four languages used in vocal solo repertoire, saving the private voice teacher valuable time in the studio. ... -
Tension in the Performing Singer: Exploring the Types, Causes, Effects, and Cures
(1982)Faced with greater demands on his dramatic and movement abilities, today's artist must learn to incorporate additional skills and still keep a high level of vocal proficiency. The purpose of this paper is to (1) ...