1st Edition

The History of Voice Pedagogy Multidisciplinary Reflections on Training

Edited By Rockford Sansom Copyright 2019
128 Pages
by Routledge

128 Pages
by Routledge

128 Pages
by Routledge

This ambitious publication draws from the knowledge and expertise of leading international figures in voice training in order to examine the history of the voice from an interdisciplinary perspective. The book explores the historical arc of various voice training disciplines and highlights significant people and events within the field. It is written by voice specialists from a variety... Read more

Introduction – The Emergence of a Profession: The History of Voice Pedagogy  1. Theatre-Voice Pedagogy within the Royal Shakespeare Company: A Historical Perspective  2. A Historical View of the Pedagogy of Public Speaking  3. Historical Landmarks in Singing Voice Pedagogy  4. Make the Door Open: Groundbreaking African American Teachers of Singing  5. A Historian’s Journey with Sylvia Olden Lee and Camilla Williams, African American Opera Pioneers  6. Singing Vocal Pedagogy in the Nineteenth Century Neapolitan School: The Work of Francesco Florimo  7. The History of the Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA)  8. The Rationale and History of Vocology

Biography

Rockford Sansom, PhD, is a voice coach in theatre and a voice trainer in business and politics. He is the Editor of the Voice and Speech Review.