The Modern Singing Master: Essays in Honor of Cornelius L. Reid - Paperback

by Ariel Bybee (Author), James E. Ford (Author)

A compilation of essays written by renowned singing teachers as their testament to their great singing instructor, whose research and interpretations have given birth to a new era of vocal pedagogy known as 'Functional Voice Training.' The essays explain the four basic principles with which he works: the two-register theory, the necessity for pure vowels, the use of rhythm to encourage the muscles to react spontaneously, and the choice of dynamic.

Author Biography

Ariel Bybee is currently Associate Professor and Artist-in-Residence in the Opera Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she teaches voice and directs operas. James E. Ford is in the English Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He teaches and publishes books and articles on critical theory and research methods.