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ANATS Straw Poll No.1:   Reference Books (the rest)

(voted by ANATS members around Australia in Feb 2004)          Back to the Top 10 Books
Item No Title Author Publisher ISBN Published Comments Votes
1 A performer prepares: A guide to song preparation for actors, singers and dancers David Craig New York, Applause 1557833958 1993 A 13-part master class on how to perform on any stage from bleak rehearsal room to the Palace Theatre. The class covers the basic Broadway song numbers, from show ballad to showstopper. 1
2 Art of Singing, On The Richard Miller Oxford University Press 0195098250 1996 A collection of essays looking at the art of singing in its totality. Written in a direct, non-technical style, On the Art of Singing is a comprehensive manual that deals with all aspects of singing, from the physiology and acoustics of the singing voice to career building. 1
3 Art of Singing, The Lucie Manen Faber

0571100090

Out of print

 1974 Especially about what it takes to become a singer. 1
4 Art of the Song Recital, The Shirlee Emmons, Stanley Sonntag

Waveland Press

 

 1577662202 2001 Helpful for concert & recital planning. 1
5 Australian Voice ANATS ANATS ISSN
1325-1317		 Annually Official journal of Australian National Association for Teachers of Singing (ANATS) 1
6 Building the Voice as an Instrument Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt

916358 08 9
Out of print

 1981   1
7 Changing the Standards: Alternative Teaching Materials Marty Heresniak & Christopher Woitach Journal of Singing Vol.58. No.1 pp29-38 Sept/Oct 2001. I use this for a class I teach in a Certificate Four school. A lot of the kids are dancers and reluctant singers and musicians. Also it is good for beginner adults and jazz enthusiasts who have little musical background. 1
8 Diagnosis and Correction of Vocal Faults, The James C McKinney Singular Publishing 1565939409 1997 McKinney gives excellent overviews of all aspects of the singing voice such as posture, breathing, phonation, registration, voice classification, resonation, articulation, the speaking voice, and coordination. He also includes useful diagrams of the voice mechanism. 1
9 Discover Your Voice: How to Develop Healthy Voice Habits Oren Brown Singular Publishing

156593704X

Book & CD

 1996 Brown taught voice at the Juilliard School and was a pioneer in voice therapy. He has expanded the 19-page syllabus for his students into a comprehensive text for self-study, study with a private teacher, or classroom instruction. He speaks of concepts, perceptions, exercises, acoustics, and physiology. 1
10 Encyclopedia of the Musical Theatre Kurt Ganzl Schirmer 0028649702 2001 Whether you need to know about a specific composer, from birth and death dates to a chronology of his or her works; the location of the first metropolitan production of a show; or a discarded alternate title, you'll find the answer here. 3 Vols. USD$430.00 1
11 Finding your voice: A practical and spiritual approach to singing and living Carolyn Sloan New York, Hyperion 078688388X 1999 Thoughtful, intelligent; not your standard dolphin-and-crystal fare. 1
12 French, Italian and German Dictionary   Collins       1
13 Geography of the Voice: Anatomy of An Adam's Apple K. Obert and S. Chicurel Plain English Company 0972909605 2003   1
14 Great Singers on Singing Jerome Hines Limelight Editions 0879100257 1994 If nothing else, the book proves what an inexact science vocal pedagogy really is, and the anecdotes are worth reading. Hines's subjects include Birgit Nilsson, Joan Sutherland, Marilyn Horne, Luciano Pavarotti, and other operatic stars, primarily of the generation just passing, that which came to prominence in the '60s and '70s. 1
15 Guide de La Melodies et du Lied Brigitte François-Sappey Gilles et Cantagrel 2213592101 1994 Indispensible for background to songs, but must be able to read French. 1
16 How to Sing and See Jean Callaghan & Pat Wilson Sydney: Cantare Systems 0 646 42925 6 2004 As well as being the indispensable guide to Sing&See software, it provides a structured vocal and musical development program and material on vocal acoustics, voice classification, and a wide range of scales and modes.
Software and manual together ($299) or manual only ($169) available from Cantare Systems, PO Box 496, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 (www.singandsee.com).		 1
17 How To Train Singers Larra Browning Henderson Prentice Hall 0130429031 2001 Quick to digest and good practical exercises. Can use for quick reference and help with exercises for specific reasons. Good explanations. 1
18 Inner Game of Music, The Barry Greene Doubleday 0 330 30017 2 1986 Suggests techniques for overcoming self-consciousness and improving musical performances, shares a variety of exercises, and includes advice on improving one's listening skills. 1
19 Journal of Singing NATS NATS   Published 5 times a year Devoted exclusively to The Art of Singing, Vocal Function, Vocal Literature, Care of the Professional Voice, The Teaching of Singing 1
20 Live Sound Mixing Duncan Fry Roztralia Productions, VIC, Australia 064611235X 1997 Written by an experienced Australian sound engineer from a sound engineer's perspective. Practical, humorous, engaging, non-technical (where possible), lots of illustrations and aimed squarely at the novice. Contemporary singers can gain a good appreciation of PA systems in a live setting and advice on how to work with a sound engineer. Demystifies much of the technology of amplified sound. Includes a useful section on microphone technique. 1
21 Nurtured by Love Dr. Shinichi Suzuki Warner Bros 0874875846 1986 The Bible for Suzuki teachers but many other teachers can benefit from knowing the historical background to this approach. 1
22 Observations on the Florid Song Tosi, P.F. trans. Galliard, ed. Michael Pilkington London: Stainer & Bell 0-85249-0675-3 1987 Good information on 18th century style, but also some of my favourite remarks on singing and the teaching of singing. 1
23 On Singing Onstage David Craig New York, Applause 1557830436

1990

Revised 2000

 Using a dialogue format for explaining his ideas, David Craig’s two books are filled with the warmth, wisdom and practical encouragement. He reminds me to love my students. 1
24 Private Voice Studio, The Joan Frey Boytim Hal Leonard 0-634-04738-8 2003 Very practical advice and useful hints about teaching and relating to parents etc 1
25 Professional Singer's Handbook, The Gloria Rusch Hal Leonard 0-7935-8851-0 1 1998 This book prepares a singer for life in the world of professional music. 1
26 Secrets of Singing Jeffrey Allen Warner Bros 0-910957-76-2 1999 Male
1994 Female 		  1
27 Singing for the Stars Seth Riggs Alfred Publishing Company 0882845284 1992   1
28 Successful singing auditions Kayes, Gillyanne, and Jeremy Fisher Theatre Arts Books 0878301631 2002 Especially useful for Fisher’s practical insights into every aspect of today’s acting/singing industry. 1
29 The Voice of Singing Esther Andreas and Robert Fowells Carl Fischer   1970 Very clear good beginner exercises and clear sound advice. Useful for students to read. 1
30 The tao of voice: A new east-west approach to transforming the singing and speaking voice Cheng, Stephen Chun-Tao Rochester, VT, Destiny Books 0892812605 1991 Singer, teacher and philosopher whose synthesis of singing technique and meditative modes makes great sense. 1
31 Training Soprano Voices Richard Miller Oxford Press 0195130189 2000 For each category of voice, Miller supplies a detailed description, recommends appropriate literature, and provides an effective system for voice building, including techniques for breath management, vibratory response, resonance balancing, language articulation, vocal agility, sostenuto, proper vocal registration, and dynamic control. The book concludes with a daily regimen of vocal development for healthy singing and artistic performance. 1
32 Vocal Success Roland Foster       Variety of good exercises. Text a bit unscientific and old fashioned with lots of imagery and out-dated terms but still useful. 1
33 Vocal Wisdom Lamperti, G.B., transcribed by William Earl Brown Taplinger Pub Co 0800880234 1957 A slim volume of good sense, e.g.: 'Mentally anticipating internal sensations of word, tone and timber, as well as interior activities that produce them leads to control of the voice.' 1
34 Voiceworks- A Handbook for Singing Peter Hunt Oxford University Press 0193435497 2001 It is not a detailed science of singing book, but a practical get em singing book. Especially useful for groups. Expensive at $170.00. Peter Hunt is one of the guest speakers at the July ANATS conference. 1
35 With Love in My Heart and a Twinkle in My Ear Sheila Warby       Excellent for educating parents and very well set out. Easy to understand but comprehensive- a good "why teach them young" book. 1
36 Working Singer's Handbook, The Roma Waterman Music Sales Corporation 09581110-0-6 2004 Covers many of the questions singers have about their voices. Easy to read approach is accessible to even the most inexperienced singers, while her practical advice for the professional is based in a good solid knowledge of the voice and the 'industry'. 1
37 World's Best Anatomical Charts Anatomical Chart Co Anatomical Chart Co 9603730 5 5 2001 37 charts are bound into one desk size format book and provide a general overview of systems of the body, structures/organs, and diseases/disorders. 1
38 You Can Sing If You Want To Cleo Laine London, Victor Gollancz 0575063556 1999 Infused with Cleo’s irrepressible good humour and intensely practical 1

 
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