
Power Performance for Singers
Transcending the Barriers
Oxford University Press Inc
Published on 1. October 1998
Book
Hardback
336 pages
978-0-19-511224-5 (ISBN)
Description
To perform well in today's highly competitive world where technical skills have been advanced to an unprecedented degree, a singer must be able to handle incredible pressure within the performing arena; his or her ability to deal with this stress will often determine whether he or she will succeed. Why, then, do singers with less technical skill sometimes out-perform stars? Why do some stars suddenly stop performing? What is that mysterious factor that makes an electric performance? Consistent, competent performances do not depend solely upon superior vocal skills, nor are they a matter of luck. On the contrary, the best performances result from a combination of mental attitude, concrete performing skills, and excellent technical skills in that order. Yet most singers have never had the opportunity to acquire the essential skills that make for a successful career.
Written as a self-help manual for singers at all levels of expertise, Power Performance for Singers is designed to teach performing artists, and especially singers, how to experience elite performance at their level. The skills outlined in this book will help singers use what they have, to enjoy their voices during performance, and to perform consistently to the best of their present ability.
Written as a self-help manual for singers at all levels of expertise, Power Performance for Singers is designed to teach performing artists, and especially singers, how to experience elite performance at their level. The skills outlined in this book will help singers use what they have, to enjoy their voices during performance, and to perform consistently to the best of their present ability.
Reviews / Votes
It is written with great enthusiasm and clearly laid out in a way that will make it a useful tool to those who need it....there are useful insights to do with confidence-building which will resonate with many singers. * Music and Letters *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
figures and tables
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
672 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-511224-5 (9780195112245)
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About the Authors
Shirlee Emmons is a prominent New York City voice teacher and has taught at Columbia, Princeton, Boston, and Rutgers Universities. She is author of Tristanissimo (1990) and The Art of the Song Recital.
Alma Thomas is an accredited sports psychologist who works with British sports stars in all fields, as well as dancers, singers, actors, lawyers, politicians, and international tennis and golf players.
Shirlee Emmons is a prominent New York City voice teacher and has taught at Columbia, Princeton, Boston, and Rutgers Universities. She is author of Tristanissimo (1990) and The Art of the Song Recital.
Alma Thomas is an accredited sports psychologist who works with British sports stars in all fields, as well as dancers, singers, actors, lawyers, politicians, and international tennis and golf players.
Author
Visiting Professor of VoiceVisiting Professor of Voice, Hunter College, USA
Content
Part I. The Power of Performance
1: This Thing Called Performance
2: The Characteristics of Peak Performance
3: What is Mental Toughness?
Part II. Preperformance
4: The Performance Cycle: Plans and Routines
5: The Self and Performance: You, the Person; You, the Performer
6: Physical Well-Being and Relaxation
7: Setting Goals
8: Developing Self-Confidence through Positive Thinking
9: The Art of Concentrating
10: Distractions
11: Dealing with Anxiety
12: Imagery in Performance
13: Memory
14: The Coach's Place in Singer's Preperformance Work
Part III. Performance
15: Exploring and Planning "Meaning" for Performance
16: The Audition and the Competition
17: The Song Recital and the Staged Performance
18: The Coach's and/or Accompanist's Place in Singers' Audition, Competition, and Performance Work
19: Fear in Performance
Part IV. Postperformance
20: Postperformance Management
21: Staleness and Burnout in Performers
22: Mental Rehabilitation following Vocal Injury or Illness
Afterword: Getting Your Act Together, the Ultimate Solution
Appendix 1: Exercise Forms
Appendix 2: Teaching Points
1: This Thing Called Performance
2: The Characteristics of Peak Performance
3: What is Mental Toughness?
Part II. Preperformance
4: The Performance Cycle: Plans and Routines
5: The Self and Performance: You, the Person; You, the Performer
6: Physical Well-Being and Relaxation
7: Setting Goals
8: Developing Self-Confidence through Positive Thinking
9: The Art of Concentrating
10: Distractions
11: Dealing with Anxiety
12: Imagery in Performance
13: Memory
14: The Coach's Place in Singer's Preperformance Work
Part III. Performance
15: Exploring and Planning "Meaning" for Performance
16: The Audition and the Competition
17: The Song Recital and the Staged Performance
18: The Coach's and/or Accompanist's Place in Singers' Audition, Competition, and Performance Work
19: Fear in Performance
Part IV. Postperformance
20: Postperformance Management
21: Staleness and Burnout in Performers
22: Mental Rehabilitation following Vocal Injury or Illness
Afterword: Getting Your Act Together, the Ultimate Solution
Appendix 1: Exercise Forms
Appendix 2: Teaching Points