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This book was the author's Dissertation prepared while working towards a Ph.D. in Music Education at the University of Utah. It presents all the concepts and materials for teaching 35 "Mini-lessons" to choirs and choral groups. Each mini-lesson is designed to be taught in twenty minutes or less, so regular choir rehearsals can still be dedicated to teaching the scheduled music numbers. The lessons include an introduction, correct sitting posture, correct standing posture, the breathing mechanism, controlled breathing, voice-part classifications, vocal ranges, the reed-flute tone continuum, change-of-color points, audition preparation, objectives of vocal training, the singing mechanism, open throat, personal warm-up, care of the voice, vocal resonance, good singing tone, tone color, attacks and releases, effective practice, dynamic levels, extending vocal ranges, head resonance and head tone, humming, basic musical styles, correct phrasing, vocal flexibility, intonation, the phonetic alphabet, balance and blend, singing the vowels, diphthongs, articulation, enunciation, and pronunciation. This book is an extremely valuable tool for individuals who want to perfect their personal singing skills. $29.98
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