This American publication is the third in a series on emotion and the Human Voice; the first two dealing with Foundations, and Clinical Evidence. In this volume the contributors, specialists in a wide range of disciplines and nationalities, explore in detailed analysis how emotion is conveyed to the hearer through the voice, through articulatory and laryngeal settings, pitch, pace, prosody, etc.
Helping people to keep their voices healthy and communicate effectively
This is a useful book on breathing. It has seventeen chapters by different practitioners with detailed exercises, general overviews, personal experiences and academic research grouped together in four sections covering breath and the body, the mind, holistic practice and performance.
Christina Shewell’s ‘Voice Work’ is a ‘tour de force’. On receiving the book a moment of panic set in when I realized the size and scope of the volume. But nothing could be further from the truth. Once you begin you are compelled to keep reading.
This is a book of 48 voice exercises from 28 voice therapists. The contributors are international but largely drawn from the USA. There is an accompanying CD containing recordings of 21 of the exercises – these being exercises that benefit from having an aural model.
Our very own publication of poetry, edited by one of our long standing VCN members - Heather Kay, was recently reviewed in 'Speaking English' - the Journal of the English Speaking Board International, by Tish Nicoll.
“Voice Catcher” was launched at the Actors Centre, Covent Garden on Tuesday 2nd June. It was a splendid venue for introducing the Anthology and a cool haven on a hot day.
A practical course for achieving clarity and expression with your voice. David Carey and Rebecca Clark Carey. The Vocal Arts Workbook and DVD is a comprehensive learning programme with a particular emphasis on teaching and learning voice in the classroom.