The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer..

First Edition

Marci Daniels Rosenberg, Wendy D. LeBorgne

Details: 144 pages, B&W, Spiral Bound + CD, 8.5" x 11"

ISBN13: 978-1-59756-459-5

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The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer is a compilation of voice exercises created and used by well-known voice pedagogues from preeminent colleges, established private studios, and clinical settings. The exercises focus on various aspects of contemporary commercial music (CCM) including bodywork, mental preparation, registration, and much more. The book is designed to accompany its companion text, The Vocal Athlete, a first of its kind in singing science and pedagogy developed for singers of all styles with a particular emphasis on CCM.

Also included is a CD of the singing exercises to further enhance understanding of techniques and skills used in training this type of singer. Both The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer and its companion text are invaluable tools for anyone who uses or trains the singing voice or works with CCM singers.

Preface
A Word about the Accompanying CD
Acknowledgments
Contributors

Section I. Preparing the Singer's Mind and Body

Introduction and Overview

Chapter 1. Exercises for Mental Focus
- Centering the Breath
  - Barbara J. Walker
- The Voice Scan
  - Robert C. Sussuma
- The Singing Self: A Three-Part Contemplation
  - Robert C. Sussuma
- Dialogue with Your Voice
  - Joanna Cazden
- Your Voice in Real Life: A Vocal Exploration through Laughing and Crying
  - Jeremy Ryan Mossman
- Mental Focus and Vocal Preparation
  - Martin L. Spencer
- Scale of Vocal Effort
  - Marci Daniels Rosenberg
- Notes

Chapter 2. Physical Stretches and Alignment
- Body Movement to Achieve Vocal Freedom
  - Sarah L. Schneider
- Semi-Supine with Spinal Jiggle and Pelvic Bowl Slosh/Slide
  - Marya Spring Cordes
- Balancing Your Head
  - Marina Gilman
- Freeing the Neck and Shoulders: A New Approach
  - Marina Gilman
- Climbing the Ladder
- Caroline Helton
- Anterior Chest Openers to Improve Posture
  - Jill Vonderhaar Nader
- Lower Back Expansion
  - Sarah Maines
- Notes

Chapter 3. Stretches and Exercises for Breathing
- Physical Stretches for Optimal Rib Cage and Respiratory Muscle Expansion
  - Erin N. Donahue and Wendy D. LeBorgne
- Finding the Abs
  - Joan Melton
- Breath Management Strategy for Vocal Percussion
  - Bari Hoffman Ruddy and Adam Lloyd
- References
- Notes

Chapter 4. Stretching and Relaxation for Tongue and Jaw
- Jaw Exercises for Singing
  - Miriam van Mersbergen
- Jaw Opening/Tongue Tension Isolation
  - Miriam van Mersbergen
- Tongue Stretches for Singers
  - Maria Cristina A. Jackson-Menaldi
- Staccato and Legato Tongue Release
  - Tracy Bourne
- References
- Notes

Section II. Training the Hybrid Singer

Introduction and Overview

Chapter 5. Vocal Warm-Up and Cool-Down
- The Motor Boat
  - Caroline Helton
- Descending 5-Tone on Lip Trill
  - Norman Spivey
- Middle Voice Palate Stretch
  - Beverly A. Patton
- Vowel Tuning
  - Scott Piper
- Mirening
  - Thomas Francis Burke, III
- The Gargle Exercise: Calibrate and Condition
  - Jennifer Muckala
- Vocal Cool-Down Exercise for the Hybrid Singer
  - Renee O. Gottliebson
- References
- Notes

Chapter 6. Laryngeal Strength and Coordination
- Connecting the Voice to the Body and Breath
  - Stephanie Samaras
- Clari-Bees
  - Katherine McConville
- Messa Di Voce for Musical Theater/CCM
  - Mary Saunders-Barton
- Cup Phonation: A Semioccluded Vocal Tract Exercise
  - 'Marci Daniels Rosenberg
- The Elusive Whistle Register: Hanging Out Up High
  - Jonelyn Langenstein and Brian E. Petty
- Phonation Resistance Training Exercise (PhoRTE): Application to the Elderly Singer's Vocal Rehabilitation
  - Aaron S. Ziegler and Edie R. Hapner
- References
- Notes

Chapter 7. Registration and Vocal Tract Modification
- Head Voice Stability
  - Sarah Maines
- Head Voice in the Passaggio
  - Beverly A. Patton
- You Send Me
  - Kathryn Green
- The Pinball Wizard
  - Kathryn Green
- Released Vocal Regulation
  - Martin L. Spencer
- Swing Arpeggio
  - Michelle Rosen
- Speech-Like Arpeggios
  - Norman Spivey
- Sustained (2nd, 3rd, 5th, and octave) Glide
  - Bari Hoffman Ruddy and Adam Lloyd
- Accessing "Mix"
  - Jeannette L. LoVetri
- Vocalizing the Speaking Mix
  - Mary Saunders-Barton
- Four Exercises for Simple Speech
  - Beverly A. Patton
- Register Transition Exploration
  - Aaron M. Johnson
- Honking
  - Sarah L. Schneider
- Meow Mix
  - Kelly M. Holst
- Fix It in the Mix
  - Starr Cookman
- Slidy aas
  - Lisa Popeil
- Hoot-n-Hollar
  - James Curtis and Brian E. Petty
- References
- Notes

Chapter 8. Training Vocal Styles
- Introduction
- Bratty Twang
  - Norman Spivey
- Closed Position for High Conversational Music Theater
  - Benjamin Czarnota
- Woah Yeah!
  - Patricia M. Linhart
- Belted "Hey"
  - Joan Ellison
- Belt High Notes Like Oprah Winfrey
  - Jennifer DeRosa
- Blissful Belting
  - Joan Lader
- Layla and the Canadian Surfer: Belting in Four Easy Steps
  - Chris York
- Boom Ba Chicka
  - Matthew Edwards
- Multiple Personalities Vocal Exercise
  - Wendy D. LeBorgne
- Register Isolation for Choral Singers
  - Edward Reisert
- Light Chest Mix for Mixed Choir
  - Thomas Arduini
- The Ultimate Rock Sound
  - Sheri Sanders
- Creating the Logical 16-Bar Audition Cut
  - Robert Marks
- Notes
- Conclusion

Index

Authors

Marci Daniels Rosenberg

Marci Rosenberg, MS, CCC-SLP, is a singer, speech pathologist, and clinical singing voice specialist. She has worked clinically for over 20 years at The University of Michigan Vocal Health Center. Additionally, she serves as the on-site vocal health consultant to the Department of Musical Theatre at the University of Michigan. Ms. Rosenberg teaches workshops and lectures nationally and internationally on a wide array of topics. She is a featured author in several voice pedagogy books. Among the first cohort to receive the PAVA-RV distinction, Ms. Rosenberg is an active PAVA member serving as Chair of the PAVA Symposium Oversight Committee. She was recently a featured voice expert on the award-winning Canadian science documentary program The Nature of Things - A User’s Guide to the Voice. In addition to her clinical practice, Ms. Rosenberg maintains an active private voice studio and consulting practice. Her varied clients include performers, executives, and teachers spanning the boardroom, Broadway stage, Metropolitan Opera, and everything in between.

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Wendy D. LeBorgne

Wendy LeBorgne, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a renowned voice pathologist, international speaker, bestselling author, and executive communication coach with over two decades of experience. She combines the artistic and scientific aspects of voice to profoundly impact communication and vocal performance. Dr. LeBorgne’s work on Voice Branding™ gained attention through her influential TED talk, emphasizing authentic communication. As CEO of Professional Voice Consultants, LLC, operating as Dr. Wendy Voice, she evaluates and treats vocal injuries and enhances communication skills. She is also an associate professor at Mount St. Joseph University and an adjunct at Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Dr. LeBorgne has authored over 10 textbook chapters and 20 articles, and delivered over 200 lectures worldwide. Her private coaching studio caters to vocal athletes from various platforms, including radio, TV, film, Broadway, and opera globally. Her holistic approach to vocal and communication maximization has established her as a pivotal figure in helping performers excel and maintain vocal health and audience engagement across diverse settings.

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