Teaching voice
Subtitle: workshops for young performers
By: Max Hafler
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 250
ISBN-13: 9781848425798
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Voice culture; Acting; Theater
Description: " ... Offers a step-by-step course of workshops and themed sessions, along with a series of exercises and vocal warm-ups - from the tried-and-tested to the truly innovative. ... An invaluable resource for anyone involved in vocal training for young people, whether your're looking for a strutured programme of workshops, or simply for some fresh ideas to inspire your students." -- Back cover.
Notes: "A Nick Hern Book"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-242) and index.
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note:; title: 1.; title: The Core Sessions -- -- Core Session 1; title: Nuts and Bolts --; title: Basic voice work -- -- Core Session 2; title: Imagine! --; title: Basic voice work with a stronger focus on imagination and body work -- -- 2.; title: The Themed Sessions -- -- Themed Session 1; title: Wake the Word --; title: Exploring language, physically and emotionally -- -- Themed Session 2; title: Can You Hear What I'm Saying? --; title: Exploring projection and clarity -- -- Themed Session 3; title: I've Got Rhythm --; title: Exploring the use of rhythm in voice and song -- -- Themed Session 4; title: Speaking in Public --; title: Exploring emphasis, tone and meaning -- -- Themed Session 5; title: Getting Real --; title: Exploring vocal issues in naturalistic drama -- -- Themed Session 6; title: Hark! A Session on Shakespeare --; title: Introducing Shakespeare; language, atmosphere and speaking to the audience -- -- Themed Session 7; title: Your Own Voice --; title: Exploring sound and voice for ensemble, and devising work -- -- 3.; title: The Micro Sessions --; title: Short, fifteen-minute sessions to continue the work -- -- 4.; title: The Further Sessions --; title: Voice in Productions --; title: Working on voice during preparation of a production --; title: Developing the Work Further --; title: More advanced exercises and workshops for further development --; title: In Conclusion --; title: Appendices --; title: Bibliography --; title: Contacts --; title: Sample Voice Sheet for Young People.