{"product_id":"exploring-english-lyrics-selection-and-pronunciation-of-english-art-song-repertoire-paperback","title":"Exploring English Lyrics: Selection and Pronunciation of English Art Song Repertoire - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCheri Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAllen Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExploring English Lyrics\u003c\/i\u003e is the most unified collection of English art texts with transcriptions available, containing 790 unique art song selections with pronunciation as defined by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is an invaluable resource for both the native speaking singer and singers with no previous exposure to the English language. These lyrics span nearly 500 years of art song history with texts set by more than 129 composers. Diverse segments of British, American, African American, Canadian, Scottish, Irish, and Australian cultures are represented. \u003cbr\u003eThe scope of the lyrics selected includes works appropriate for beginners as well as those being performed by the world's most prominent professional singers. Texts of frequently performed songs from the Royal Conservatory of Music Development Program adjudications, new composers' collected works, as well as lyrics from major anthologies such as Joan Boytim's First Book series are included. Detailed indications for selections that require a particular dialect or character voice pronunciation are provided. Helpful indices enable the reader to search by composer, song cycle, first line, or song title. References to settings of texts by multiple composers are indicated throughout the book.\u003cbr\u003eThe book assists the teacher with repertoire selections while giving the student an accurate and elegant pronunciation that is ideal for intelligibility and optimal singing technique. Knowledge of the phonetic system and detailed pronunciation of new and standard repertoire are readily accessible with this text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersatile artist, teacher, arts administrator, and baritone \u003cb\u003eAllen Henderson\u003c\/b\u003e is Executive Director of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS). In this position, he serves as administrator for the International Congress of Voice Teachers held every four years at locations around the world. He is also Professor of Music at Georgia Southern University where he teaches voice and for many years taught foreign language diction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCheri Montgomery\u003c\/b\u003e is a member of the voice faculty at the Blair School of Music at Vanderbilt University and an author and lecturer on the topics of voice and diction. Her published texts include: the\u003ci\u003e Lyric Diction Workbook Series\u003c\/i\u003e (for English, Italian, Latin, German, French, Spanish, and Russian lyric diction courses); the \u003ci\u003eIPA Handbook for Singers, Phonetic Readings for Lyric Diction, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePhonetic Transcription for Lyric Diction \u003c\/i\u003e(for the abbreviated lyric diction course); and \u003ci\u003eA Sketchbook Atlas of the Vocal Tract and The Singer's Daily Practice Journal, volumes I, II, III \u003c\/i\u003e(for private and class voice).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 306\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 04, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53449436201267,"sku":"9781538192696","price":89.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/nbYGF8MLya9781538192696.webp?v=1782978596","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/exploring-english-lyrics-selection-and-pronunciation-of-english-art-song-repertoire-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}