The Vocal Athlete - Third Edition

Wendy D. LeBorgne, Marci Daniels Rosenberg

Details: 528 pages, B&W, Softcover, 7" x 10"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-673-0

Publication Date: 14/06/2024

The Vocal Athlete, Third Edition is written and designed to bridge the gap between the art of contemporary commercial music (CCM) singing and the science behind voice production in this ever-growing popular vocal style. Revised and expanded, this edition is a must-have for vocal pedagogy courses and speech-language pathologists, singing voice specialists, and voice teachers. Heavily referenced, this text is rife with current research on singing science as it relates to the CCM voice. Anyone who trains singers will gain insight into the current research and trends regarding commercial music artists. 

The text distinguishes itself from other academic pedagogy texts by incorporating comprehensive chapters on the physiology of belting, current peer-reviewed literature in vocal training for CCM styles, and application in the voice studio. Also included is current information on our understanding of gender affirmation treatments and potential implications for singers. 

New to the Third Edition

• New comprehensive chapter titled Overview of Black American Music: History, Pedagogy, and Practice by Trineice Robinson-Martin and Alison Crockett 
• Extended and revised sections in several chapters
• Reference grid depicting specific content areas for both the proposed NATS vocal pedagogy curriculum and the PAVA-RV
• Updated references throughout the text

Related Workbook

The companion book, The Vocal Athlete: Application and Technique for the Hybrid Singer, Third Edition is a practical array of vocal exercises and techniques described by experienced CCM vocal pedagogues. 

PluralPlus Online Ancillaries

For instructors: PowerPoint Slides

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STUDENTS:

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