An Infographic Repertoire Guide For Voice Instructors and Developing Singers
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Date
2024-05
Authors
Calderón, Esteban José Zúñiga
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Publisher
University of Oregon
Abstract
The classical music industry is a complex and ever-changing landscape. Opera companies rise
and fall, and musical programs open and close throughout the United States and the American
continent. Hence, an efficient training process for future professionals is more crucial than ever
to preserve and expand the art form of vocal performance in the classical Western tradition. At
the heart of this training is the process of assigning, studying, and presenting vocal repertoire.
This challenging endeavor requires years of knowledge, experience, and research, often
producing mixed results. Repertoire guides and anthologies have attempted to ease this process,
but many fall short of adequately preparing the reader for the nuances of a song. This document
proposes an infographic repertoire guide designed to provide valuable insights to voice students
and teachers about specific repertoire pieces by analyzing the needs of modern vocal instruction
in classical music and examining the existing material. It offers an easy-to-understand evaluation
of the technical demands of songs, enabling a more accurate judgment of their compatibility with
a potential performer by comparing the different parameters of each selection of vocal literature.
The guide utilizes a series of graphics, icons, and signs that can be interpreted at a glance,
providing visual information about a song's challenges and qualities. Moreover, it has the
potential to be expanded and adapted to various digital platforms, making it a versatile tool for
the modern classical music industry.
Description
178 pages
Keywords
repertoire, vocal arts, singing guide, tenor, soprano, baritone, bass, mezzo-soprano, contralto, infographic data, pedagogy, andragogy, performance opera operatic