2nd Edition
Composing for Voice Exploring Voice, Language and Music
312 Pages
93 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
312 Pages
93 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
312 Pages
93 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Composing for Voice: Exploring Voice, Language and Music , Second Edition, elucidates how language and music function together from the perspectives of composers, singers and actors, providing an understanding of the complex functions of the voice pedagogically, musicologically and dramatically. Composing for Voice examines the voice across a wide range of musical genres (including pop, jazz,... Read more
Chapter 1. Words
Chapter 2. Composers and Singers
Chapter 3. The Nature of the Singing Voice: A Composer's Perspective
Chapter 4. Voice/Music/Text I
Chapter 5. Voice/Music/Text II
Chapter 6. The Singer and Actor—and Beyond
Chapter 7. Vocal Examples
Chapter 8. Singers on Composers
Chapter 9. Conclusions and a Way Forward
Chapter 10. Educational Activities
Biography
Paul Alan Barker is Professor of Music Theatre at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London.
Maria Huesca is Lecturer at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London.
