So you want to sing a cappella
Subtitle: a guide for performers
By: Deke Sharon
Series: So you want to sing : guides for performers and professionals; So you want to sing
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781538105870
Subjects: Instruction and study; Singing; Methods; Vocal groups
Description: From amateur collegiate a cappella groups to professional ensembles like Straight No Chaser and Pentatonix, contemporary a cappella has exploded onto the world pop music scene. In So You Want to Sing A Cappella, Deke Sharon combines historical context and a comprehensive look at the a cappella community with a detailed discussion of vocal techniques, rehearsal practices, and live audio support needed to sing great a cappella. Additional contributed chapters examine singing and voice science, vocal health, vocal percussion, and audio technology. The So You Want to Sing series is produced in partnership with the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and each book features online supplemental material on the NATS website. Please visit www.nats.org to access style-specific exercises, audio and video files, and addtional resources. -- from back cover.
Notes: "A Project of the National Association of Teachers of Singing."

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The styles and groups that set the stage of contemporary a cappella; title: Precontemporary a cappella; title: Contemporary a cappella : a personal history; title: The original and most powerful instrument : the human voice; title: Singing and voice science / Scott McCoy; title: Anatomy of an a cappella group / Deke Sharon; title: Vocal health for the a cappella singer / Wendy LeBorgne; title: A cappella group health / Deke Sharon; title: Contemporary a cappella's extended vocal techniques and practices; title: Vocal techniques and vocal instruments; title: Vocal percussion for everyone / Kari Francis; title: Blend; title: Rehearsal technique; title: Using audio enhancement technology / Matthew Edwards; title: A cappella audio tech / Tony Huerta; title: Sing for your life : a cappella ensembles for all ages; title: Scholars a cappella; title: Professional a cappella; title: Recreational a cappella; title: Careers : opportunities for full- and part-time employment in a cappella; title: In the theater; title: In the recording studio; title: In the rehearsal room; title: Behind the scenes; title: The reason a cappella matters; title: Harmony through harmony; title: Conclusion.