Composing for Voice. A Guide for Composers, Singers, and Teachers

Although there have been many text on the art of singing, and others on composition, there are none on the unique challenges of composing for the voice. This book, written by a well-known contemporary composer and pedagogue, fills that gap by offering a comprehensive survey of issues surrounding both the singer and the composer. The book primarily focuses on classical vocal music, but also draws on examples from jazz, Broadway/theatrical, operatic, and popular music. From understanding the mechanics of the voice through techniques to wed text to music, this book will aid both composers and vocalists to better understand each other's craft.

CONTENIDO:
Preface
List of Musical Examples
1- The Voice Today: An Evaluation
2- How the Voive Works: A Composer's Perspective
3- Voice/Text/Music
4- The Singer and the Actor
5- Considerations of Style
6- Singers on Composers
7- Conclusions and a Way Forward
8- Educational Activities
Appendix 1: Vocal nomenclature
Appendix 2: An Application of the International Phonetic Alphabet
Bibliography and Further Reading
Index