Books on singing

July 25, 2008 5:32 PM

Can you recommend a book on singing?

Summer is my time for a bit of professional development type reading. I'm not a professional singer, but I direct singers a lot (mainly, but not exclusively, classical). My summer reading should, ideally, stimulate me and send me into the next academic year fresh with new ideas.
I'm not really after a method (although if you know an enlightening one, say), but something that focuses on stylistic considerations and performance practice. I'm also aware that my grasp of 'correct' pronunciation is a bit weak.

posted by monkey closet to Media & Arts (2 answers total)

It's not exclusively about singing, but I know quite a few singers who speak very highly of The Inner Game of Music. I'm told it does wonders for getting the most out of rehearsals and raising performances to a higher level.
posted by Balonious Assault at 8:48 PM on July 25, 2008 [1 favorite]

Directly appilcable: A Soprano on Her Head

Technically useful: Freeing the Natural Voice

Sidebars: Zen in the Art of Archery, On Performing, and The Gift.

(I enjoy talking about performance theory, so feel free to memail me.)
posted by minervous at 10:14 PM on July 25, 2008 [1 favorite]