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Song Genesis
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Songs for Skeptics

SONG GENESIS
New songs generated collaboratively by teams of poets, composers, singers and pianists

HUGO WOLF
Is a studio recital possible during a pandemic?

SONGS FOR SKEPTICS
What does it take to win hearts and minds of skeptical listeners?

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Vocalises

Every teacher establishes their own pedagogy using ‘vocalises,’ a set of etudes for student singers. The links below feature identical figures, but with piano tracks in the keys for each vocal range.

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Vocalises Soprano

Vocalises Mezzo

Vocalises Tenor

Vocalises Baritone

Objective

Coordinating an under-vowel gesture that extends beyond the written melody. The phantom notes above each arpeggio are opportunities to practice shape without phonation; the third double-long arpeggio adds correct appoggio to continue phonation throughout.

Nota bene

Singer continues leaning breath into and during the phantom note, only releasing immediately before inhalation and the following onset.