
From Studio to Stage
Repertoire for the Voice
Barbara M. Doscher(Author)
John Nix(Editor)
Scarecrow Press
Published on 3. June 2002
Book
Hardback
392 pages
978-0-8108-4239-7 (ISBN)
Description
The repertoire files of the late Dr. Barbara Doscher, in which she noted her tips, observations on each particular piece, and notes on how to best teach it, comprise a unique trove of wisdom unmatched by any other source. Laboriously transcribed and annotated by John Nix, one of Doscher's students, the notes are presented here as a companion volume to her best-selling text, The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice.
Entries are divided by broad category (art song, arias, folk songs, oratorio, musicals, etc.) and are arranged by song title. Each entry includes author, poet or librettist, key(s) available, ranges (for each key), tessitura, difficulty level, voice types, comments, a summary of the text, and notes as to genre, language, and editions available. Five comprehensive indexes facilitate searching.
As a guide to selecting vocal repertoire, this book's practical and sometimes colorful comments on each song or aria will assist the vocal instructor in matching the student's ability and range to the appropriate piece. This distillation of Barbara Doscher's many years of experience in the teaching studio is a necessary addition to any vocal instructor's collection, as well as a valuable resource for the individual singer.
Entries are divided by broad category (art song, arias, folk songs, oratorio, musicals, etc.) and are arranged by song title. Each entry includes author, poet or librettist, key(s) available, ranges (for each key), tessitura, difficulty level, voice types, comments, a summary of the text, and notes as to genre, language, and editions available. Five comprehensive indexes facilitate searching.
As a guide to selecting vocal repertoire, this book's practical and sometimes colorful comments on each song or aria will assist the vocal instructor in matching the student's ability and range to the appropriate piece. This distillation of Barbara Doscher's many years of experience in the teaching studio is a necessary addition to any vocal instructor's collection, as well as a valuable resource for the individual singer.
Reviews / Votes
Nix rightly asserts that pedagogical insights may be harvested from the "comments" portion of each entry, assisting vocal instructors in making repertoire choices for students of varying levels of vocal development...Recommended for inclusive music libraries and libraries supporting undergraduate vocal programs. * Choice Reviews * An important contribution to voice pedagogy...From Studio to Stage is an indispensable aid, especially to beginning teachers. It is an excellent resource for voice pedagogy classes and a useful addition to any studio's library. * Nats Journal Of Singing * Any singer, whether teacher or performer who has access to this treasure of a book will feel a debt of gratitude to its compiler, Dr. Barbara Doscher and her editor, John Nix. The years of experience and erudition that lie behind the selection of this anthology, together with its final presentation, are mind boggling...a superb book of reference which I covet. -- Beth Boyd, Royal Academy of Dramatic ArtsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham, MD
United States
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 221 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1228 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8108-4239-7 (9780810842397)
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E-Book
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Persons
Dr. Barbara Doscher was Professor of Voice at the University of Colorado/Boulder for many years. Her students include professional singers who are currently singing at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Chicago Lyric, and Houston grand operas, as well as on national Broadway tours.
John Nix is associate professor of voice, voice pedagogy and research at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
John Nix is associate professor of voice, voice pedagogy and research at The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Content
Chapter 1 Art Song in English
Chapter 2 Folk Songs and Spirituals
Chapter 3 Art Song in Italian
Chapter 4 Lieder
Chapter 5 Melodie
Chapter 6 Musical Theater Selections
Chapter 7 Operatic Selections
Chapter 8 Oratorios, Cantatas and Masses
Chapter 9 Recital Groups
Chapter 10 Russian Art Songs
Chapter 11 Spanish Art Songs
Chapter 12 Voice with Orchestra and Solo Cantatas
Chapter 2 Folk Songs and Spirituals
Chapter 3 Art Song in Italian
Chapter 4 Lieder
Chapter 5 Melodie
Chapter 6 Musical Theater Selections
Chapter 7 Operatic Selections
Chapter 8 Oratorios, Cantatas and Masses
Chapter 9 Recital Groups
Chapter 10 Russian Art Songs
Chapter 11 Spanish Art Songs
Chapter 12 Voice with Orchestra and Solo Cantatas