Publication
The Evolving Singing Voice
Changes Across the Lifespan
- Edited by: Karen Brunssen
- Details:
- 331 pages, Illustrated (B/W), Softcover, 6 x 9"
- ISBN13:
- 978-1-63550-043-1
- Release Date:
- 06/15/2018
Overview
The Evolving Singing Voice: Changes Across the Lifespan examines how the human vocal instrument transforms from infancy through old age. Synthesis of this unique and comprehensive approach is beneficial to singers, voice teachers, and voice professionals across a broad spectrum of ages.
At every age, vocal function is dependent upon how the body is progressively and constantly changing. The Evolving Singing Voice discusses these changes and their direct impact on the singing voice. A deeper understanding of chronological development offers a "lifetime perspective" for optimal, realistic potential at every age.
With the information available in The Evolving Singing Voice, singers and voice pedagogues can begin to see logical and useful correlations between age, vocal function, and vocal expectations over the course of an individual's singing life.
Key Features
- Coverage of respiration, vibration, resonation, and expectations for each stage of life
- Practical, age-related exercises and concepts
- "Vocal Bundles" to encourage self-evaluation and improve vocal facility. Each bundle includes:
- Sign of the Vocal Age
- Technical Issue or Normal Age-Related Issue
- Exercise
- Mindful Concept
- 5 day Mini-Challenge consideration
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Reviewers
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Newborn, Infant, and Child
Respiration
Vibration
Resonance
Expectations
From the Teachers
Summary
References
Chapter 3. Adolescence
Chadley Ballantyne and Karen Brunssen
Hormones
Respiration
Vibration
History
Resonance
Expectations
From the Teachers
References
Chapter 4. Young Adult
Education
Respiration
Vibration
Resonance
Expectations
Many Styles-Many Techniques
From the Students
References
Chapter 5. Adult
Avocation or Career
Respiration
Vibration
Resonance
Expectations
References
Chapter 6. The Senescent Singer
Aaron M. Johnson and Karen Brunssen
Introduction
Respiration
Vibration
Resonance
Presbyphonia
Expectations
From the Teacher
References
Chapter 7. Medical Assessment Across the Lifespan: Laryngeal Imaging, Perceptual and Acoustic/Aerodynamic Assessment
Michiel Bové, Nathan Waller, and Peter Wagreich
A Review of Anatomy and Physiology Across the Lifespan
Presbyphonia
Clinical Assessment and Laryngeal Imaging of the Aging Voice
Adult Voice Disorders Assessment: The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Voice Disorders Assessment: The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist
References
Chapter 8. Training Tools Across the Lifespan
The 5-Day Mini-Challenge
Five Day and Six-Week Rule
Onset Exercises
Pharyngeal Stretches
Support Feedback from a Chair
Falsetto/Giggedy-Gaggedy-Goo Sequence
Creaking
Learning and Teaching Styles
The 5 Textures of Singing
SOVTE Semi-Occlusive Vocal Tract Exercises (By Chadley Ballantyne and Karen Brunssen)
Chadleys Weird Exercise
50 Quick Comments for Singers Through the Lifespan
Vocal Evaluation
Exercises
Vocal Bundling
References
Index
About The Editor
Karen Brunssen is Associate Professor of Music at the Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois where she teaches voice and is Co-Chair of Music Performance. She is a recipient of the Excellence in Teaching Award. She is a frequent teacher, clinician, and adjudicator for organizations, colleges, and universities throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. Presentations chronicle how changes in respiration, vibration and resonance impact realistic, age appropriate expectations for singing throughout a lifetime. She has done teaching residencies at Cambridge University, returns regularly to teach at the Zürcher Sing-Akademie in Switzerland, has presented or been a panelist for NATS, Opera America, ACDA, IFCM, NCCO, and Chorus America, and taught at the International Institute of Vocal Arts in Italy, and the Castleton Music Festival. She begins her two-year term as president of the National Association of Teachers of Singing in June, 2018, served as a Master Teacher for the NATS Intern Program, was 2016 NATS National Conference Program Chair, Governor of Central Region NATS, President of Chicago Chapter NATS, and is a member of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing. Her singing career spanned over 30 years throughout the US and Europe. She received her undergraduate degree from Luther College and has done graduate work at Yale University and Kent State University. In 2013 she was presented with the Weston Noble Award by Luther College.
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