The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice - Hardcover

by Barbara M. Doscher (Author), John Nix (Introduction by)

This expanded edition of Barbara Doscher's seminal vocal pedagogy work includes a new introduction by John Nix as well as a new appendix with reflections and practical insights from singing teachers. This classic text describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing and phonation and examines acoustics for an understanding of resonation.

Author Biography

Barbara M. Doscher (1922-1996) was professor of music, University of Colorado Boulder, where she was department chairperson and taught studio voice and vocal pedagogy. Her books include The Functional Unity of the Singing Voice and From Studio to Stage: Repertoire for the Voice. John Nix is associate professor of voice and vocal pedagogy at the University of Texas at San Antonio, coordinator of the vocal area for the 2011-2014 academic years, and founding director of the UTSA Vocal Arts Laboratory.