Foundations in Singing: A Basic Textbook in Vocal Technique and Song Interpretation - Softcover

Paton, John Glenn; Christy, Van

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072414251 ISBN 13: 9780072414257

Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College, 2001

Synopsis

This text serves the needs of voice students in their first year of study. By assigning readings, the teacher saves instruction time and ensures that the student learns essential vocabulary. Easy vocal exercises ensure that the basics are covered.

About this title

About the Author

John Glenn Paton grew up in a musical home in New Castle, Pa. He studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music under Franklin Bens and Sonia Essin. After military service he studied further at the Eastman School of Music under Julius Huehn. Through both Essin and Huehn he traces his vocal lineage to Anna Schoen-Renï¿ and through her to Pauline Viardot-Garcï¿a.

After studying lieder interpretation in Stuttgart, Germany, under composer Hermann Reutter, Paton taught at the University of Wisconsin and sang annual concert tours with Reutter as his accompanist. Later he taught at the University of Colorado, which gave him a fellowship to do research in Rome.

In California since 1986, Paton taught class voice to acting students at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Pasadena. In 1989 he joined the faculty of the University of Southern California. He celebrated his 60th birthday by giving a solo recital, and he continues to perform occasionally.

Paton has edited song collections for G. Schirmer, Leyerle Publications and Alfred Publishing Co. Voice studios around the world use his books, including works translated into Japanese and Korean.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0072414251
• ISBN 13: 9780072414257
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 308