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Menopause and the singing voiceRecently, an interesting discussion arose on "theVocalist" e-mail list prompted by a question from a female chorister. ACDA's own Kirin Nielsen shared the question with theVocalist, and it concerned how to cope with the changes of menopause that affect a singer's voice. Different list members pursued various aspects of the research questions, and Erik Johanson from the Univ of Toledo (Ohio) provided the following bibliography. I'm providing this to Choralist as a resource to community and worship choral directors who deal with aging voices on a regular basis. Deborrah Thurston mymusicteacher(a)verizon.net = = = = = = = = = The Effects of Menopause on the Singing Voice By: Emerich, Kate A.; Hoover, Cheryl; and Sataloff, Robert T Journal of Singing Volume: 52 Date: March, 1996 Starting on Page Number: 39 he Aging Voice By: Sataloff, Robert T Volume: 43 Date: January, 1987 Starting on Page Number: 20 Silver Threads Among the Gold By: Edwin, Robert Volume: 44 Date: September, 1987 Starting on Page Number: 32 Comments: A perceptive article that encourages the older person to study singing; also encourages the teacher to work with the senior voice. On Voice and Age By: Gregg, Jean Westerman Volume: 47 Date: November, 1990 Starting on Page Number: 32 Comments: After some depressing facts on the aging process, the author provides some helpful exercises designed to increase vital capacity and to promote retention of good muscle tone. Critical Periods of Vocal Change: Advanced Age By: Titze, Ingo R Volume: 49 Date: March, 1993 Starting on Page Number: 27 A Few Thoughts About Longevity in Singing By: Titze, Ingo R Volume: 50 Date: May, 1994 Starting on Page Number: 35 Vocal Aging and Its Medical Implications: What Singing Teachers Should Know, Part I By: Sataloff, Robert T Volume: 57 Date: September, 2000 Starting on Page Number: 29 Comments: It is helpful for singing teachers to understand current concepts of the aging process in order to recognize correctable problems early, make appropriate referrals, and begin optimal strategies for building healthier, more beautiful voices. PAX! Erik Johanson Tenor Associate Professor of Music Department of Music Mail Stop 605 University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio 43606-3390 419/530-4551 419/530-8483 Fax http://homepages.utoledo.edu/ejohans/vita.html [mailto:EJohans(a)UTNet.UToledo.Edu]
Barbara Leyden on March 10, 2009 10:00pm
Thank you so much for the Bibliography. Does anyone have articles they could post or send on the topic of the aging singing voice? BL bleyden@htslenexa.org |
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