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TRAINING THE SINGING VOICE
vocalization. The role of the extrinsic vocal muscles in phonatiosi is discussed.
493.  Schoen-Rent Mme. Anna E. "The Traditions of Fine Singing." Etude,
Philadelphia, 1941, Vol. 59, p. 745. Garcia's methods are discussed.
494.  Schoield, Edgar. "Higher Vocal Teaching Standards Attained by Cooper*
lion." AXusician, New York, November, 1931, Vol. 36, p. 10.
The American Academy of Teachers of ^Singing has raised the standards of vocal educadon.
^„--------"Speech to Song." Music Teachers National Association Proceeding
for i^,$t Oberlin, Ohio, 1936, Vol. 30, p. 95.
The text should be uppermost in singing for singing is really an intensified form of speech.
496.  Scholes, Percy A. Article on "Voice" in Oxford Companion to Musk.
Oxford University Press, New York, 1938.
Highlights of vocal theory and history of singing are presented.
497.  Schorr, Friedrich. "Creating a Character in an Opera." (An interview.)
Etude, Philadelphia, 1940, Vol. 58, p. 58.
The leading Wagnerian baritone comments on the prevalence of "get quick results" teaching methods in this country. A slow, sincere and intensive study of the role is necessary for convincing interpreta­tion. Comments on diction are added.
498.  Schumann, Elizabeth. "The Groundwork of Vocal Art." (An interview.)
Etude., Philadelphia, 1941* Vol. 59, p. 163.
Breath support, open throat, staccato and trill, imitation and range are the main subjects discussed.
499.  Schumann-Heint, Ernestine. "You Can Sing—If You Willi" (An inter-
view.) Etude, Philadelphia, 1934, Vol. 52, p. n.
A friendly message to singers which includes comments on forcing and interpretation.
500.  Scott, Charles Kennedy. Madrigal Singing, Oxford University Press, Lon-
don, 1931* 2nd edition.
Polyphonic choral technics are discussed with illustrations. A few comments on voice production are included.
501. -------- Word and ToneI. J. M. Bent and Sons, London, 1933, Vol. I.
Although opionated, the book on theory helps to reveal many of the
technical problems involved in singing. The treatment of these problems is reserved for book II. The lack of factual evidence makes all these assumptions purely hypothetical, although interesting.
502. -------- Word and Tone—II. J. M. Dent and Sons, London, 1933, Vol. II.
There are many vocalises and other drills for the beginning voice
student. Practical problems are discussed. The drills represent a synthesis of instructional procedure without ever mentioning the finished product.
503.  Seashore, Carl Emil "A Beautiful Voice." Music Educators Journal, Chicago,
February, 1958, Vol. 24, p. 18. The value of early vocal training in the child accrues to the adult.
5o^,--------"How Bo We Express Specific Emotions in Song?" Music Educators
Journal, Chicago, September, 1940, Vol. 27, p. 38.