Teaching singing to children and young adults

thank you to whoever recommended this book! i am reading avidly and making notes as i go along! it's affirming what i already teach - plus giving me some really excellent supporting physiological examples as well as imagery. thank you! Facebook user

Teaching Singing to Children and Young Adults is an exciting new book which I am certain will become a really useful and comprehensive reference guide for all those wishing to lead singing. Howard Goodall CBE, Composer and Broadcaster

‘the indispensable bible for the many singing teachers who work with ‘children and young adults’… it is difficult to over-emphasise the significance which i think this book has for the future of our young singers. the combination of long and thoughtful practical experience with an enquiring mind and formidable research knowledge has resulted in a remarkable treatise on the subject.’ Singing: Voice of the Association of Teachers of Singing

‘you have done something spectacularly good and i heartily congratulate you.  not only do you write such palpable sense throughout, but your style is eminently readable, and clear as crystal.’  Singing Teacher, Royal College of Music, London

‘what a great book! so much of this text resonates with all the other areas of my musical life, and i find myself almost exclaiming out loud with agreement. the book is so beautifully and clearly written, and i love the illustrations; it is, in essence, invaluable’. Music Teacher

‘i can’t believe i’ve survived this long without it, it should be compulsory for every cathedral organist in the land!’ Director of Music, Magdalen College, Oxford

‘this book is a must have for any teacher working with an adolescent voice. dr jenevora is a leading expert in this field and is constantly researching. i believe she has a second book in the making too. i have recently completed the first year of a master’s degree where she is one of the teachers on the course. i cannot recommend this book enough. Sophie (Amazon reviewer)

‘a well-conceived, well-written book, perfect for all involved with training young voices. whether working in a classroom, choir or private teaching studio, there will be sections of this book which will re-enforce teachers' own ideas about vocal training, while at the same time, jenevora williams manages to de-bunk the many myths that have evolved over time. the comparison of voices at different ages, along with all the references to the wealth of research is so valuable. the technical/physiological sections are clear and incredibly well-explained, and the exercises have very well-def...

forewords to the second edition

foreword to the first edition

reviews of the first edition

about the author

acknowledgements

preface to the second edition

using this book

Prelude: questioning the assumptions

Chapter 1: Why sing and why teach singing to children?

Interlude A: Singing in tune

Chapter 2: Children from birth to 6 years

Interlude B: The learning process

Chapter 3: Children aged 7 to 12 years

Interlude C: The child as a professional singer

Chapter 4: Adolescents

Interlude D: Operatic repertoire for ages 18 to 21

Chapter 5: How the voice works

Interlude E: Vocal tract acoustics – resonance and

formants

Chapter 6: Structuring lessons and practice

Interlude F: Child protection issues

Chapter 7: Vocal health and ill health

Interlude G: Choral singing

Chapter 8: Children with specific individual needs

Interlude H: Historical outline of singing training for children

Postlude

glossary

phonetic symbols

recommended further reading by subject area

references

index