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The North Shore Choral Society is proud to announce the March, 2012 publication of Vocal Technique: A Guide for Conductors, Teachers, and Singers by Waveland Press. The book is authored by our music director, Dr. Julia Davids, and board member, Dr. Stephen LaTour. It provides accurate, well-researched, and easy-to-read information on how to teach and learn singing in both solo and choral contexts. This concise yet comprehensive guidebook offers numerous, practical voice-building and problem-solving suggestions and exercises, as well as clear photographs and elegant illustrations.

The book thoroughly addresses important topics such as breathing, onset, resonance, vowel modification, vibrato, register transitions, range extension, intonation, changing voices (both adolescent and aging), and vocal health. It integrates the perspectives of renowned artists, choral professionals, vocal pedagogues, and the latest in vocal science.

Vocal Technique may be ordered through Waveland.com or through Amazon. Copies will also be available at a discount to attendees at our next concert on June 10, 2012. Even if you don’t sing, this book will make an excellent gift for someone you know who does.

A recording artist in our midst… Julia Davids and the Canadian Chamber Choir have released their first CD – “In Good Company”. Contact Julia if you would like to purchase a copy of this beautiful CD.