Evoking Sound: Choral Vocal Technique

Inspired by the teachings of her mentor, the legendary Frauke Haasemann, Sabine Horstmann has written these creative exercises for choirs at any level of development.  Written in a straightforward, direct manner, this volume provides 94 sequential exercises that can serve as the central part of vocal training for your choir. Topics include: an overview of the "how" and "why" of vocal pedagogy; techniques for teaching posture, breathing, resonance, and relaxation; exercises for high range, low range, dynamics, and diction; suggestions for planning the choral warm-up; and canonic exercises for developing voice and ear.  The author is instructor of Group Vocal Technique and Voice at the Robert Schumann University in Dusseldorf.  She has extensive experience working with singers of all ages.