Bibliography

Performance History and Interpretation
Location Citation Special Features Information Organization Use Observation
USF Library
ML
102.06B65
1994
Boldrey,
Richard. Guide to
Operatic Roles &
Arias. Dallas: Pst,
1994
Includes a lovely
little section on
how to use this
book, it gives an
explanation
behind the terms
used in the book
This book
contains
information on
roles and Arias
based on voice
type, language,
roles and arias.
This book is
organized first
with a chapter
explaining how
to use it and is
then organized
by voice type to
Roles, Arias,
and Singer.
Then switches
to Operas to
Roles and
composers to
Operas. It is
organized in a
friendly manner.
This book could
be useful to help
singers find a
role or Aria that
suites their
voice type. I
wish it had a
little blurb
about the roles.
Some of the
categories listed
seem to
contradict each
other
This book is set
up like an
encyclopedia of
organisms, it
just states the
bare basic facts
then moves on
to the next
creature. I
might use it for
reference in the
future
USF Library
ML 54.6.D42
Debussy, Claude,
and Marie
Rohinsky. The
Singer's Debussy.
New York: Pelion
Press, 1987.
This book has an
in depth
explanation of
each song, and a
description of the
poem
This book gives
the singer
background
information on
each song to
help the singer
interpret the
texts. It offers
information on
French diction,
it offers a line
by line English
and IPA
translations
This book is
organized in 4
parts. The songs
are in
chronological
order.
A singer would
find great use
for this book. It
can help them
have a greater
understanding
of the piece they
are singing.
This book
seems great. I
wish I could
find some other
books this in
depth. I will
come back to
this next time I
stumble across a
Debussy song.

USF Library
ML 310 Y63
Yoell, John H. The
Nordic Sound;
Explorations into
the Music of
Denmark, Norway,
Sweden,. Boston:
Crescendo Pub.,
1974.
This book has
information on
Nordic music. I
think that’s pretty
special!
This book first,
gives a history
lesson on music
from Nordic
countries and
what muses the
composers drew
from. It then
lists composers,
gives a
background on
them then lists
what types of
pieces they
have written
(Orchestral,
Keyboard,
Chamber, Vocal
etc.)
This book is
organized in 3
parts. History,
Composers
gallery, and
Discography.
This book could
be used by
anyone looking
to find music
that is out of the
norm or looking
for a history
lesson on
Nordic music.
I plan to
definitely come
back to this
book. I love
finding odd
songs and
beautiful poems
and Nordic
music seems to
have a lot of
that.
USF Library
PT 1160
E6F5
1977
Dieskau, Dietrich.
The Fischer-
Dieskau Book of
Lieder: The
Original Texts of
over Seven Hundred
and Fifty Songs.
New York: Knopf,
1977.
This book has an
interesting essay
on German
Lieder at the
beginning.
This book
offers Line by
line English
translations to
German songs.
It gives the
name of the
poet and the
composer.
The poems are
arranged
alphabetically.
Includes 3
helpful indexes
at the end.
This book could
be used by a
teacher or
student who
needed to
translate
something or do
a dramatic
reading of a
text.
This book is
organized
nicely and has
an easy to read
font. It’s an
Okay book.
USF Library
ML54.6M5R5
1973
Miller, Philip
Lieson. The Ring of
Words; an
Anthology of Song
Beautiful quote
at the beginning.
The book
includes alternate
Includes the
text of songs in
many different
languages
This book is
organized first
by language
then
This book can
be used by a
student looking
for a proper
I really love
how it includes
text from less
commonly used

Texts. New York,
New York: W.W.
Norton, 1973.
versions of
poems for the
songs. You can
tell that the
author really
loved German
Lieder.
(German,
French, Italian,
Spanish,
Russian,
Norwegian, and
Swedish) with
line by line
English
translations. It
also includes
minor foot
notes which
denotes specific
things about
each poem ( ex
where original
stanza begins)
alphabetically
by composer.
The languages
appear by most
text (German to
Spanish)
translation to
song that they
are working on.
The book points
out important
thing’s in the
text that the
singer may
wont to take
into
consideration
languages and
points out little
things about the
author or the
poem itself. I’m
definitely
picking this
book up
USF Library
MT 892.B4
1978
Bernac, Pierre. The
Interpretation of
French Song. New
York, New York:
Praeger, 1978.
The index offers
a search by first
line, title, and
composer. Also
offers a little
blurb about each
composer in the
book, with little
recommendations
on what to sing
This book
offers a line by
line English
translation to
French songs. It
also analyzes
the songs and
points out
things in the
music and the
text.
This book is
organized by
composer
alphabetically.
Then lists the
songs
underneath each
composer
This book is
used to help
English
speaking singers
understand
French Rep. It
also offers
suggestions on
how to interpret
the music
This book
actually seems
really useful. I
will definitely
reference this
again since I
don’t get along
with the French
language

Translations
USF
Library
ML
54.6.P57R8
1991
Piatak, Jean, and
Regina Avrashov.
Russian Songs &
Arias: Phonetic
Readings, Word-by-
word Translations,
and a Concise Guide
to Russian Diction.
Dallas, Tex.:
Pst...Inc., 1991.
The book
excuses itself and
cautions the
reader on weird
Russian letters
This book offers
IPA
pronunciation
and translation
of Russian
songs.
This book is
organized
alphabetically
by topic
This could be
useful for
student or
teacher. Russian
is not a
commonly used
language, to
have a guide to
it opens up an
entire world of
songs to sing
I will definitely
use this book in
the near future.
It’s nice to find
a conducive
guide on
Russian music.
USF
Library
ML
54.6.P75P5
1964
Prawer, S. S. The
Penguin Book of
Lieder. Baltimore:
Penguin Books,
1964.
This book has
notes on the
poets, could offer
insight into song
meaning. It also
offers larger
biography’s on
each composer.
This book offers
line by line
translations of
German lieder
This book is
organized by
composer.
This book could
be used by a
student or
teacher wanting
a handy book
for German
lieder
translations
This book seems
really nice. It’s
small and
compact and
organized very
nicely. Good to
have on hand
USF
Library
ML
54.6.M33
1991
LeVan, Timothy.
Masters of the
French Art Song:
Translations of the
Complete Songs of
Chausson, Debussy,
Duparc, Fauré &
Ravel. Metuchen,
N.J.: Scarecrow
Press, 1991.
This book offers
a literal word for
word translation
This book offers
word for word
translations and
poetic
translations of
French songs by
Chausson,
Debussy,
Duparc, Faure,
and Ravel
This book is
organized
alphabetically
by composer.
This book could
be really useful
for a student
trying to
translate a song
I think this book
is very useful
and I will
definitely
reference it next
during my next
French song.

USF
Library
ML
54.6.M34
1990
LeVan, Timothy.
Masters of the
Italian Art Song:
Word-by-word and
Poetic Translations
of the Complete
Songs for Voice and
Piano. Metuchen,
N.J.: Scarecrow
Press, 1990.
This book offers
a literal word for
word translation.
This book offers
word for word
translations and
poetic
translations of
Italian songs.
Includes:
Bellini,
Donaudy,
Donizetti,
Puccini, Rossini,
Tosti, and Verdi
This book is
organized
alphabetically
by composer.
This book could
be really useful
for a student
trying to
translate a song.
I think this book
is useful to
know about. I
will probably
reference it next
time I need to
translate an
Italian song.
USF
Library
ML
54.6.P55L5
1996
Phillips, Lois.
Lieder Line by Line:
And Word for Word.
Rev. ed. Oxford:
Oxford University
Press, 1996.
It includes
Beethoven, that’s
pretty cool.
This book offers
word by word
and line by line
translations of
German lieder
Organized by
Composer
This book could
be used by
teacher or
student. Would
be useful for
translating
German songs
This would be a
nice book to
know about but
not completely
necessary to
keep on hand.
USF
Library
ML
1406.P68
2009
Potter, John. Tenor:
History of a Voice.
New Haven, CT:
Yale University
Press, 2009.
This book has a
section on
castrati which is
cool
This book
includes a
concise history
of the Tenor
voice, starting
with early Opera
to 20th century
Post war
Organized by
time and then by
country
This book could
be used for
historical
reference.
It doesn’t need
to be kept
around all the
time, but great
for a read
through.
USF
Library
HQ
449.S364
2001
Scholz, Piotr O.
Eunuchs and
Castrati: A Cultural
History. Princeton,
NJ: Markus Wiener
Publishers, 2001.
This book is all
about castration,
so that’s fun
Includes info
about the history
of the Castrati in
the church
Organized by
time and
location
Great for
historical
reference.
This book you
would only use
for 1 section

USF
Library
ML
400.H4
Heriot, Angus. The
Castrati in Opera.
London: Secker and
Warburg, 1956.
Includes personal
notes from some
of the greatest
Castrati
The books
offers a concise
history on the
Castrati in
music
Organized in
five parts
Great for
historical
reference
It doesn’t need
to be kept
around, but it
nice to know
about.
USF
Library
ML
1733.4.A53
2006
André, Naomi
Adele. Voicing
Gender: Castrati,
Travesti, and the
Second Woman in
Early-nineteenth-
century Italian
Opera.
Bloomington:
Indiana University
Press, 2006.
Very small print.
Includes info
about some of
the operas and
very nice
illustrations
This book offers
a mini history
lesson on ‘odd’
voice types,
with different
anecdotes
Organized by
voice type
Good read and
great for
historical
reference
Seems like it
would be a great
read. Author
uses fun
language.
Language

USF Library
MT 883H55
Hines, Robert
Stephan. Singer's
Manual of Latin
Diction and
Phonetics. New
York, New York:
Schirmer Books,
1975.
Has a chart with
Latin words and
IPA. Has
liturgical Latin
texts, with
English
translation
This book offers
the IPA and the
phonetic
Pronunciation of
Latin texts
followed by
English
translation. It
explains the IPA
in detail and
describes
multiple
instances on
how to use it
Begins with
chart followed
by Glossary. It
then moves
topically from
Latin vowels
and consonants
to different rules
for Latin words
and syllables.
This book could
be used by
singer to help
with proper
pronunciation of
Latin. It could
also be used for
translations.
This book seems very
straightforward. I find it
interesting that it goes into
such detail for the
pronunciations of each
IPA symbol.
USF Library
MT883.M23 1987
Magner, Candace
A., and Johannes
Brahms. Phonetic
Readings of Brahms
Lieder. Metuchen,
N.J., New Jersey:
Scarecrow Press,
1987.
Signed by the
Author to Jerry!
Dedicated to the
work of Coffin
This book states
the basic rules to
singing in
German then
offers all of the
Brahms songs in
German with the
phonetic
pronunciation
underneath.
Really only
includes the
Lieder and the
Appendix
Organized
alphabetically
This book could
be used by a
singer perfecting
their
pronunciation of
Brahms songs
I’m really not a fan of this
book. It offers the
Phonetic reading and
nothing else. I suppose it
could be useful in some
instances.
USF Library
MT 883.M25 1994
Magner, Candace
A., and Franz
Schubert. Phonetic
Readings of
Schubert Lieder.
Metuchen, N.J.:
Scarecrow Press,
1994.
This book is
HUGE
This book offers
the phonetic
pronunciation of
Schubert texts
This book is
organized
alphabetically
This book could
be used by a
singer perfect
their German
pronunciation of
Schubert songs
This book is very straight.
Forward. The title gives it
all away. I think the size
was a little unnecessary

USF Library
MT
883.A23
Adams, David. A
Handbook of
Diction for Singers:
Italian, German,
French. New York:
Oxford University
Press, 1999.
This book offers
many musical
examples to aid
in each lesson
This book gives
an explanation
on IPA symbols
for each
language and
gives an
explanation on
each symbol
This book is
organized
topically by
language.
This book could
be used by a
singer who
hasn’t taken a
diction class and
wishes to better
sing and
phonate
different
languages
This books seems very
useful. It’s easy to
understand and isn’t too
wordy. It is nice and
concise.
USF Library
MT883G88
Grubb,
Thomas. Singing in
French: A Manual
of French Diction
and French Vocal
Repertoire. New
York, New York:
Schirmer Books,
1979.
The appendix is
composed of
French letters
and how to
pronounce them
This book has in
depth
information on
pronouncing the
French
language. It
talks about
liaison and how
to prepare
French songs or
arias and how to
apply everything
to different
aspects of
singing
This book is
organized by
topic beginning
with an intro to
singing in
French and
French sounds
to a catalogue of
vocal repertoire.
This book could
be used by a
singer trying to
perfect their
French
pronunciation in
songs and gain
further
knowledge of
the French
language in
application to
vocal music.
This seems like a useful
book. It offers examples
that show how the
information in the book
could be applicable to the
singer.
REP SELECTION

USF Library
ML
128.V7C67
1960
Pt.1
Coffin, Berton. The
Singer's Repertoire,
Part I. 2nd ed.
Lanham, Maryland:
Scarecrow Press,
1960.
There is no index/
Appendix in this
book. The book
gives a little code
to figure out the
publisher It also
uses a dagger
symbol to
represent songs
that are published
by more than one
firm. Lists songs
that could be sung
at different
occasions
This book offers
song rep for the
Coloratura, lyric
and dramatic
soprano. It lists
the under various
categories such as
Humorous,
Agility singing
rapid enunciation
etc.
This book is
organized
categorically by
voice types,
then by
language and
song type.
This book is used by
sopranos to find song
rep. It could be used by
either teacher or
student. Offers a wide
variety of songs in
different languages and
for different occasions.
I think this book is
very useful, it lists
what the songs employ
and what they could
be used for. I will
definitely comeback to
this book.
USF Library
ML
128.V7C6
v.3
c.2
Coffin, Berton. The
Part III Lyric and
Dramatic Tenor. 2nd
ed. Vol. III. Lanham,
Maryland:
Scarecrow Press,
2005.
No
index/Appendix,
same as the other
volumes
This book offers
song repertoire
for the Lyric and
Dramatic Tenor
This book is
organized
categorically by
voice types,
them by
language , song
type and
occasion
This book could be
used by Tenors (
student or teacher)
To find song
repertoire
Straight forward as the
other volumes, smaller
than the other 2.
USF Library
ML 128.V7C6
v.2
Coffin, Berton. The
Part II. 2nd ed. Vol.
II. Lanham,
There is no index/
Appendix. Its
smaller than the
soprano volume.
This book offers
song rep for the
Mezzo Soprano
and Contralto.
This book is
organized
categorically by
voice types,
This book could be
used by Mezzos to find
song repertoire.
I can’t tell if it
includes Pants roles. It
seems useful, who

Maryland:
Scarecrow Press,
1960.
then by
language and
song type
knows, I might use it
in the future..
USF Library
ML 128.V7C6
v.4
Coffin,
Berton. Singer's
Repertoire Baritone
and Bass. 2nd ed.
Vol. IV. New York:
Scarecrow Press,
1960.
No index/
Appendix, same as
other volumes.
Dedicated to a
friend and artist.
This book offers
song repertoire
for the Baritone
and Bass.
This book is
organized
categorically by
voice types,
them by
language , song
type and
occasion
This book could be
used by baritones to
find song repertoire.
Very straight forward.
Has one more page
than the Mezzo
volume.
USF Library
ML
128.V7D67
2002
Doscher, Barbara
M., and John
Nix. From Studio to
Stage: Repertoire
for the Voice.
Lanham, Md.:
Scarecrow Press,
2002.
Has a Range
index, Poem index
and composer
index. It also has a
commonly found
editions.
This book has a
plethora of song
repertoire with
basic information
on each song and
helpful comments
This book is
organized by
type of song,
i.e. Art song,
folk song. etc.
A teacher would get a
lot of use out of this
book, it would really
aid in picking out song
rep and where to find
it.
This book seems
incredibly useful and
something that would
be great to keep on
hand.
USF Library
ML2831.P54
1989
Pilkington,
Michael. Gurney,
Ireland, Quilter, and
Warlock.
Bloomington,
Indiana: Indiana
University Press,
1989.
Only includes
songs that can be
accompanied by
piano alone, gives
a key to
Abbreviations.
This book lists
Rep by composer.
It lists what the
song is for , what
the vocal line
does, piano,
publisher, and is
lastly followed by
comments
This book is
organized by
composer. It
explains how
the entries are
set up and gives
a key to the
abbreviations
This book can aid
singers in finding
appropriate English
solo repertoire based on
their voice type and
ability level.
This book seems
really helpful (and
cute). It is organized
to be easy to use and
answer any questions
a person would have
when choosing a song.
It also has some pretty
sassy comments
giving an insight into

whether or not this
song is worth singing.
USF Library
ML
128.O4C53
2007
Clark, Mark
Ross. Guide to the
Aria Repertoire.
Bloomington,
Indiana: Indiana
University Press,
2007.
Offers an index of
arias by historical
period. This book
also gives the
setting of each
song, and
background of
what’s going on
before and after
the song takes
place.
This book offers
arias with in
depth information
on each song for
different voice
types. Info
includes:
Historical style,
range, fach,
librettist,
duration,
tessitura, position,
and setting.
This book is
organized by
voice type,
SATB.
Singers could use this
book to find an aria that
piques their interests
for a completion or
recital, while teachers
could use this as a
resource to help chose
rep for their students
I really love this book.
It gives in-depth
information of the
setting of each song
witch seems
incredibly useful. I am
definitely picking this
book up.
USF Library
ML 128.S3L38
1984
Laster,
James. Catalogue of
Vocal Solos and
Duets Arranged in
Biblical Order.
Metuchen, N.J.:
Scarecrow Press,
1984.
Organized in order
of biblical texts
Offers songs
relations to
particular texts in
the Bible. This
book lists the
names, keys, and
publisher of each
song
Organized by
book and verse
in the bible
This book would be
very useful for finding
solo songs to relate to a
specific church sermon.
Well set up and offers
a lot of songs. Would
be useful if I ever
work in a church, or
have a student in need
of a particular song.
USF Library
ML
128.S3G64
1984
v.2
Goleeke,
Tom. Literature for
Voice. Vol. II.
Metuchen, N.J.:
Scarecrow Press,
1984.
Offers a list of
basic pedagogical
books.
This book lists
helpful repertoire
anthologies and
what songs and
song ranges it
includes. Includes
all voice types
This book is
organized
topically by
collection
This book would be
useful to keep in a
library. A teacher could
also use it to find what
book a song could be in
This book would be
useful for someone
with a lot of books

USF Library
ML 128.S3E8
1977
v.2
Espina,
Noni. Repertoire for
the Solo Voice: A
Fully Annotated
Guide to Works for
the Solo Voice
Published in Modern
Editions and
Covering Material
from the 13th
Century to the
Present. Vol. II.
Metuchen, N.J.:
Scarecrow Press,
1977.
Microscopic text.
No table of
contents or info on
how to use the
book
Is book includes a
giant list of songs
for solo voice by
composer and
language. It
includes the
poet/composer,
key, and a little
blurb on the song.
This book is
organized by
composer and
language. There
is no table of
contents.
This book could be
used by a teacher or
student to find a song
from a particular time
period or from a
particular culture/
I do not like this book.
It is not a friendly
book. Tiny text, badly
organized and
awkward.
USF Library
ML128.S3C65
2008
Clifton, Keith
E. Recent American
Art Song: A Guide.
Lanham, Md.:
Scarecrow Press,
2008.
Includes an index
of songs by voice
type, also includes
index of poets.
This book offers a
list of new
American art
song composers
and what they
have composed,
as well as general
information on
each song. It
gives an
interesting blurb
on each
composer.
This book is
organized
Alphabetically.
This book could be
used by a singer
looking to broaden
their horizons with new
and interesting
repertoire
I found this book
really interesting, I
already found a couple
pieces I wish to sing
from here. It’s a really
nice book and I love
the author’s
explanation on
progressing music.
USF Library
MT
892.E54
Emmons, Shirlee,
and Stanley
Sonntag. The Art of
This book offers
sample programs
which seems very
This book gives
in depth
information on
This book is
organized
This book would be
useful for anyone who
is planning a program
I will definitely come
back to this book. I
didn’t realize so much

2002 the Song Recital.
New York: Schirmer
Books, 2002.
helpful for a
singer. Could be
used as a guide.
how to make a
recital program,
what a singer can
get out of it, and
why its important
for the young
singer
topically by
“process step”
of any sort. It offers a
lot of valuable
information on the
topic and other
information on acting,
marking, and
practicing.
went into planning a
program.
USF Library
ML
2900.M51987
Minear, Paul S.
Death Set to Music:
Masterworks by
Bach, Brahms,
Penderecki,
Bernstein. Atlanta,
GA: John Knox
Press, 1987.
Includes quotes
from the music,
with explanations
and historical
anecdote.
Offers text in
German and in
English
This book offers
many
Masterworks with
the theme of
death. It
elaborates on
their background
story then lists the
text of the entire
work, includes
the musical
interludes
Organized by
composer
This book would be
useful in knowing the
meaning behind the
masterwork you are
singing.
I dig themes of death
so I will definitely
come back to this
book. Maybe for a
senior recital?
ML
1700.H88
2004
( MOVE
SOMEWHER
E ELSE
Hutcheon,Linda,and
Michael Hutcheon.
Opera:The Art of
Dying.Cambridge,
MA: Harvard
UniversityPress,2004.
Has a
philosophical view
of death, along
with performance
interpretation
Has some text in
German
This book offers
interpretation of
death from
different operas.
The authors
analyze the
characters, the
scene, everything
Some what
organized by
Opera, but then
by different
forms of
death.ie
Suicide, Rituals,
love
This book would be
great for getting a more
in depth back story on
on some of these
operas, as well learning
to interpret death
It seems really cool.
There are a lot of text
settings I was unaware
of. I already snapped
pictures of the pages.

Performance Psychology
USF Library
GV 706.4.G73
1988
Grant, Robert W.
The Psychology of
Sport: Facing One's
True Opponent.
Jefferson, N.C.:
McFarland, 1988.
This book feels
like a lecture/Pep
talk from a
coach. Includes a
section on
failure.
This book
discusses what
role the mind
plays on an
individual’s
“athletic”
performance
This book is
organized
topically. It
progresses as
humans do. It
has 10 chapters
and a
bibliography
A voice teacher
would get some
use out of this.
It discusses the
mental aspect of
“sports” and the
role it can play
on the
individual
It’s interesting
to see how a
book on
“athletic sports
can relate to
singing. I would
have never
guessed
something like
this could be
applicable.

USF Library
GV
1002.0P75T37
1977
Tarshis, Barry.
Tennis and the
Mind. New York:
Atheneum/SMI,
1977.
This book has
Quotes from
professionals
that are
applicable to
performance.
This is a book
about getting
into the right
mindset to play
tennis. What to
think before a
match, during
and after.
However all of
it can be applied
to performance.
This book is
organized
topically. Four
chapters. :
Controlling the
mind, The mind
at war, Tactics,
The winning
Edge.
This book could
be used by a
performer
trying to get
into the right
mindset before
a performance.
Its actually a
really nice
book. Its an
interesting read
and brings up
some true
points. This
could be
applicable to
anything. Test
taking etc.
USF Library
GV
706.4.M36
1990
Martens,Rainer,and
RobinS. Vealey.
CompetitiveAnxiety
in Sport.Champaign,
Ill.:HumanKinetics
Books,1990.
Has a lot of flow
charts and tables
This book uses
studies and
graphs to show
how anxiety and
stress can affect
a performance.
This book is
organized into 5
parts. Each part
is followed by
more charts
This could be
used by a
teacher. It
shows how the
mind reacts to
competition in
different
situations and
what can be
done about it
I thought this
book was
interesting.
Some of the
scientific terms
got a little
heavy for my
taste. With a
key it would be
much easier to
read.

Auditions, Biography ETC
Location Citation Special
Features
Information Organization Use Observation

USF
Library
MT
820.S697
2007
Smith, W. Stephen, and
Michael Chipman. The
Naked Voice a Wholistic
Approach to Singing.
Oxford: Oxford University
Press, 2007.
This book
comes with an
Audio CD.
Includes
detailed
diagrams and
music
examples.
This book
contains
information on
a “wholistic”
approach to
singing. It
offers
information on
breathing, high
notes, vibrato,
diction etc.
Also
information on
a singing
career.
This book is
organized
topically in
parts.
This book
could be used
by a beginner
or a
professional
singer. Offers
useful tips and
interesting
outlooks on the
vocal field.
I really like
this book. It
wasn’t too
wordy or hard
to understand.
It had a slight
sense of humor
and just
seemed overall
friendly.
USF
Library
MT
820.K36
2005
Kayes, Gillyanne. Singing
and the Actor. London: &
C Black ;, 2000.
This book
offers
exercises, and
has an index
that’s lists each
exercise and
what it focuses
on. Also has
nice diagrams.
This book
offers basic
information on
how to sing,
backed up with
pedagogical
diagrams,
examples and
definitions. It
explains vocal
awareness,
technique,
exercises, song
assignment and
vocal health.
This book is
organized in
sections.
1:How the
voice works
2:Training the
voice
3: Working the
text.
This book
could be used
by student or
teacher. It
touches on
many different
aspects that
could be very
useful for both,
such as song
rep, belting,
speaking etc.
I think this
book would be
very useful for
a teacher with
students in
music theatre.
It touches on
things I have
never even
thought of.
There’s a way
to stage cry?
And a guide
for twang?
This book
seems very
useful.

Website "NCVS: Giving Voice to
America." NCVS: Giving
Voice to America. Accessed
April 15, 2015.
http://www.ncvs.org/rx.html.
This site has a
search bar
where you can
look up
medications
and see what
effect it could
have on your
voice.
This site has a
lot of
information. It
is constantly
posting about
the latest
findings and
research on the
topics of voice
and speech
This site is
organized by
tabs on the top
that can help
direct you
where to go.
This site can
be used by
teacher or
student. It’s a
great resource
to see what is
going on in a
research
perspective
and how to get
involved. It
contains a lot
of pertinent
information
This site really
helped me out
with my Drug
presentation. It
has a lot of
little helpful
things and I am
glad I know
about it
Vocal Science and Pedagogy

VOC SIC
USF
Library
MT820.L
43 2006
Lebon, Rachel
L. The Versatile
Vocalist: Singing
Authentically in
Contrasting Styles
and Idioms.
Lanham, Md.,
Maryland:
Scarecrow Press,
2006.
The author has a loving
dedication to her
parents. The book has
artist suggestions.
This book offers
information on
Microphone singing,
including technique,
performance, and
classical singing. The
last section talks
about different
“forms” of vocal
versatility and where t
can go from here. It
also has some
interesting history
lessons thrown in
there.
Organized by
topics. There are
little subtopics
within each
chapter
This book gives
tips to practicing
singers, and
offers advice on
proper
microphone
technique. This
could be used
by someone
experimenting
with a new style
of music.
The table of contents are
misleading, this book
really offers some nice
information. It kind of
reminds me of a chicken
soup for the soul book,
written to be very friendly
USF
Library
MT820B
94
Burgin, John
Carroll. Teaching
Singing. Metuchen,
N.J.: Scarecrow
Press, 1973.
Offers a summary of
books listed in the
bibliography. Also has a
helpful annotated
bibliography. All of his
children’s names start
with the letter “J”
Offers in depth
information on all
things relating to
pedagogy, using well
supported sources.
Topics included:
Breathing, Phonation
Resonance, Range,
Dynamics, Ear
Training, Diction, and
Interpretation.
This book is
organized by
topic. Mainly
starting with
“Concepts of
Vocal
Pedagogy” to
“Outcomes of
this study. The
intro gives a low
down of the
book,
This book is
used by
someone
studying the
teaching of
voice or looking
for a greater
understanding
of pedagogy.
Seems like a really
conducive book to help
someone properly teach a
student voice. I feel like it
has a lot of good
information, it’s just
overly wordy.
USF
Library
USF
Library
Stark, James A. Bel
Canto a History of
Vocal Pedagogy.
Toronto: University
of Toronto Press,
1999.
The appendix has some
really cool charts
comparing sound
frequencies. It also has
real pictures of vocal
This book offers
information on the
history of bel Canto
singing, and the
techniques people in
this time period
This book is
organized by
topic, with
multiple
subtopic
This book could
be used by
anyone with an
interest in
singing or the
history of the
This book seems really
interesting. I love the
historical aspect and the
explanations to the
individuals thought
process.

MT835.S
73 1999
chords depicting
different settings.
employed and why.
Its like a large drawn
out Pedagogy lesson.
branching off
the main chapter
voice. It can
show the
process of how
proper singing
developed.
USF
LIBRAR
Y
MT820.
W26
1998
Ware,
Clifton. Basics of
Vocal Pedagogy:
The Foundations
and Process of
Singing. New York,
New York:
McGraw-Hill,
1998.
Really cute dedication at
the beginning. Offers
technical exercises, and
easy to understand
diagrams.
This book offers in
depth information on
vocal pedagogy. It
breaks down different
parts of the voice such
as the “ mind-body
connection”,
phonation,
registration,
resonation, etc:
This book is
organized by
topic, followed
by a glossary
and
bibliography.
This book could
be used by
student or
teacher of voice
to have a better
understanding
of the
mechanism. It
offers
information to
address almost
any question a
student would
have.
I really like this book, it
clearly explains everything
you would need to know.
It is not overly wordy or
too hard to understand. I
am and definitely getting
this book.
USF
Library
MT 825
.M646
1986
Miller, Richard.
The Structure of
Singing: System
and Art in Vocal
Technique. New
York: Schirmer
Books ;, 1986.
This book includes
many detailed diagrams
as well as many vocal
exercises.
This book covers
what seems to be
everything about
singing, in a lot of
detail. It discusses
onset, breath support,
agility, resonance,
vowels, male voices,
healthy singing: etc.
The appendix
explains a lot of the
medical terms and
functions of the voice,
This book is
organized
topically with
17 chapters and
6 appendix. IT
feels as though
it follows the
thought process
of singing.
This book
would be useful
for both student
and teacher. It
has a lot of
exercises and
diagrams to aid
in the learning
process. A lot
can be taken
from this book
I already own this book so
I hope to get a lot of use
out of it. It uses a lot of
heavy terminology and
sometimes it can really
bog you down when you
realize a chapter has gone
by and you understand
nothing.

USF
Library
MT
820.B859
2005
Dayme, Meribeth
Bunch. The
Performer's Voice:
Realizing Your
Vocal Potential.
New York: W.W.
Norton, 2005
This book has some
beautiful diagrams that
clearly display the
anatomy of different
parts of the body. Has a
little guide for voice
assessment
This book offers basic
information on
breathing, alignment,
making sound
resonance,
presentation and
performing. Uses a lot
of anatomical
features.
This book is
organized
topically. It
starts with
making a sound
and ends with
performance.
This book could
be used by a
teacher or
student. Offers
some great
technical advice
and has amazing
diagrams. Could
be very helpful
for students.
I really liked this book. It
was easy to understand.
Organized clear, not super
wordy , and has fabulous
diagrams
USF
Library
MT
820.M26
1987
Manén, Lucie. Bel
Canto: The
Teaching of the
Classical Italian
Song-schools: Its
Decline and
Restoration.
Oxford: Oxford
University Press,
1987.
This book offers
interesting diagrams and
vocal exercises.
This book offers
information on Bel
Canto singing and the
different mechanisms
involved in it. It gives
a lot of explanation in
a small concise book.
This book is
organized
topically
ranging from
different aspects
of Bel Canto
singing
I feel like a
teacher would
get more use out
of this book
than a student. I
feel like a bit of
background on
Bel Canto
singing is
necessary for a
full
understanding
of this book.
This was a cute little book.
Very small but with a lot
of information packed into
it. I didn’t really like it
very much, it felt lacking
in some respects.
USF
Library
MT
820.M26
1987
Manén, Lucie. Bel
Canto: The
Teaching of the
Classical Italian
Song-schools: Its
Decline and
Restoration.
Oxford: Oxford
University Press,
1987.
This book offers
interesting diagrams and
vocal exercises.
This book offers
information on Bel
Canto singing and the
different mechanisms
involved in it. It gives
a lot of explanation in
a small concise book.
This book is
organized
topically
ranging from
different aspects
of Bel Canto
singing
I feel like a
teacher would
get more use out
of this book
than a student. I
feel like a bit of
background on
Bel Canto
singing is
necessary for a
This was a cute little book.
Very small but with a lot
of information packed into
it. I didn’t really like it
very much, it felt lacking
in some respects.

full
understanding
of this book.
USF
Library
MT820.
M599
1996
Miller, Richard. On
the Art of Singing.
New York: Oxford
University Press,
1996.
This book has some
clever chapter titles ex
“Woofy Baritones and
Tiny Tenors”. Offers a
little section on singing
recitative
This book offers in
depth information
relating to the training
of the voice. Although
it doesn’t have many
diagrams it clearly
explains techniques
relating to different
styles of singing
This book is
organized
topically within
4 parts. There
are 95 chapters
thrown into
300pgs
This book
would be a great
resource for
both teacher and
student. It has
specific chapters
that could easily
answer any
singers question,
and isn’t so
technical that a
normal person
couldn’t
understand it
I am definitely picking this
book up. The information
inside is actually
interesting AND
informative. Its not as dry
as some of the other books
around me.

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