Singing

1. What is the difference between a vocal warm-up and a vocal skills development time? A vocal warm-up is thought of as getting the juices flowing, whereas vocal skills are developed through teaching singing strategies. Choir teachers need to have a variety of vocal exercises in their bag because not every exercise will work for every student. The exercises used within a vocal warm-up, work to build proper posture, breathing, phonation, resonant tone production, range, agility, diction, expression

Singin’ In The Rain- Critique 2 (Theatre) The stage adaptation of the renowned motion picture, Singin’ In The Rain, is currently featuring out of the Zach Theatre in Austin, TX. Based on the 1952 film starring Gene Kelly and Debby Reynolds, it is regarded as one of the greatest musicals in history. The screenplay seemed to be based verbatim on that of the original picture’s. Prior to my investment of the act, it was evident that this production had great expectations to meet, and it would be a challenge

7, April, 2016 Singing in the Rain: A Musical Romance The Titusville Playhouse presented a captivating adaptation of Gene Kelly’s “Singing in the Rain”, a 1952 film by MGM. Though there are quite a few differences between the original film and the theatre adaption, the heart of the play sings true to the plot of the film. Having seen the film and clips of the Broadway versions myself, I can say that the Titusville Playhouse did a remarkable job in their rendition of Singing in the Rain. I was

Singin’ in the Rain was originally released in 1952, until it concealed by another prestigious film called, “An American in Paris”. Singin’ in the Rain has gradually grown in popularity and appeal. The case of Singing in the Rain demonstrates how the popular film, which has endured in value over the years to achieve canonical status as a classic, changes in its meaning. I feel it is important to define the word “classic” as it will be used here. Classic is a term that is “thrown around” and generally

correct, every little bit helps me get through the day. When stressed, nothing helps me more than singing. My passion for singing comes from deep within my soul, mind and heart. When I sing, I sing with all of me, putting everything I can into it. I have always had a great passion for singing, ever since I was young. Although I am shy and still get nervous and shaky in front of others, in my own time, singing is my cigarette, my alcoholic drink, my escape from all the anger and the pain. From the time

In a world full of other different singers, what makes a singer important when there are other singers around the world? Mary Wilson was a singer that had touched and changed the lives of many. Mary Wilson was part of a singing group known as the Supremes, previously known as the Primettes in their younger days. Her original group was Florence Ballard, Diana Ross, and Mary Wilson. She was known as “Mary Wilson of the Original Supremes” and her motto was “Dreams do come true”. Mary Wilson was born

1. How does the speaking voice influence the singing voice? I cannot tell you the number of times that I have had vocal teachers tell me that they cannot believe how high I can sing after hearing my speaking voice. Many vocal professionals tell me that I must be an alto and I have had many vocal issues. I have been told it is because teachers are pushing my voice to high and the opposite that it is because I speak too low. I blame it on being a very unhealthy human being. “Research has shown

The pile of things carried shows her passion and personality. Sheet music tells of her passion for singing. Singing allows her to express through an artistic form. A person can release pent up feelings without explicitly putting them into words. Music can convey a creativity unique to anything else. Her earbuds give her the option to isolate her from reality. Music can take you to a new world away from the mundane in the bag. The sheet music is neatly organized and showcased. The papers are in a

I think that as a whole choir we did really well. We made sure to sound like one whole choir and not a bunch of random voices singing random parts of the same song. We flowed through our songs smoothly and made sure not to go too fast but also not going too slow. I think that our best diction came from Obwisana. We made sure that the audience knew the words we were singing especially well because that song can definitely be difficult to understand. Even though some of the kids in the audience were

I Hear America Singing S- The poem I Hear America Singing begins with “I”, we would assume that “I” is referring to the writer, Whitman. “I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear.” O- It does not clearly specified the occasion, but we can see that the people are happy that they can go on with their lives. “The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work.” A- People of all ages and backgrounds. “The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at