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The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy presents an innovative outlook by one of the most important voice pedagogues in modern times. CoreSinging, developed by Meribeth Dayme, offers a universal approach applicable and complementary to any style, system, or level of singing-the ultimate result transforms fear into joy and ease. For the first time, Cynthia Vaughn and Matthew Hoch have compiled and edited this culminating work of Meribeth Dayme.
CoreSinging is formed on five elements present in all stages of singing from beginner to professional: energy, awareness, imagination, practice, and performance. Concepts of energy-physical, metaphysical, mental, emotional, psychological, psychic, and spiritual-help singers transform themselves, their sound, and performance into an experience of healing. Contributors offer case studies and targeted strategies for further implementation and select writings of Dayme are also included.
List of contents
Foreword,
Nicola HarrisonEureka Moment
Editorial Remarks,
Matthew HochIntroduction,
Cynthia VaughnPart I - The Elements of CoreSinging Chapter 1: Basic Principles of CoreSinging
Chapter 2: Energy
Chapter 3: Awareness
Chapter 4: Imagination
Chapter 5: Practice and Performance
Chapter 6: A Summary of Key Elements of CoreSinging
Part II - Case Studies: Practical Application of CoreSingingChapter 7: Why CoreSinging?,
Rachel VelardeChapter 8: The Body Knows How to Sing,
Michael HillChapter 9: A House with Four Rooms
, Elizabeth BladesChapter 10: Using CoreSinging with Children, Teens, and Tweens,
Aimee WoodsChapter 11: Organized Fun,
Patricia RooneyPart III - Selected WritingsMeribeth Dayme: A Biographical Sketch,
Susanne Bunch HillSpring Birthday Walk (unpublished 1986 poem)
A Little Book About Singing (2006)
Creating Confidence: How to Develop Your Personal Power and Presence (rev. 2006)
The Incredible Shrinking Singer: Rebuilding Your Confidence (1999),
Cynthia VaughnSuggestions for Further Reading (Meribeth's Recommended Reading List)
About the Editors and Contributors
About the author
Meribeth Dayme (1938–2019) was a prominent author and presenter on voice and anatomy worldwide. Her books include The Singing Book (with Cynthia Vaughn), Dynamics of the Singing Voice, The Performer’s Voice, and The Essentials of CoreSinging: A Joyful Approach to Singing and Voice Pedagogy. Cynthia Vaughn is a respected singer, voice teacher, clinician, and coauthor of The Singing Book. A certified CoreSinging instructor, she has a decades-long association with Dayme and intimate knowledge of her methods. Matthew Hoch is a Professor of Voice at Auburn University. He is the 2016 winner of the Van L. Lawrence Fellowship, awarded jointly by the Voice Foundation and NATS. Hoch serves as Associate Editor of the of the voice pedagogy column for the Journal of Singing and Editor of the “On the Voice” column in the ACDA Choral Journal.
