Unlocking Meaning in Art Song: A Singer’s Guide to Practical Analysis Using Schubert Songs

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Beverly Stein

Unlocking Meaning in Art Song

A Singer’s Guide to Practical Analysis Using Schubert Songs

Beverly Stein

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Rowman & Littlefield
06 August 2024

Techniques of music & music tutorials

Series: National Association of Teachers of Singing Books

Unlocking Meaning in Art Song teaches singers how to analyze the musical and textual content in songs in order to discover hidden meanings and create more compelling performances.

The book features twenty chapters that each focus on a Schubert lied: chapters highlight new analytical techniques and provide a guided analysis of a song. The early part of the book features songs most often performed by beginning voice students and introduces basic elements of song analysis, while the later chapters encompass more advanced repertoire and analyses. Even though the book focuses on Schubert lieder, the analytical techniques and skills learned in this book are applicable to all types of song repertoire, and singers will ultimately learn what to look for in a musical work when making interpretive decisions.

This book will be useful for singers, voice teachers and students, collaborative pianists, and music theory instructors. Voice students can work through the guided analysis on their own, or teachers can assign chapters to students who can discuss their results in a vocal master class. Collaborative pianists can use the chapters to assist a singer’s understanding and expression, and emerging artists can find the hidden meanings in order to rise to the next level of interpretation. Additionally, faculty in theory, analysis, and composition can use the song guides in the classroom to provide examples of different analytical topics introduced in class.

By: Beverly Stein
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781538187869
ISBN 10: 1538187868
Series: National Association of Teachers of Singing Books
Pages: 292
Publication Date: 06 August 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Beverly Stein is a professor of music history and analysis at California State University, Los Angeles. Stein has presented at the NATS Cal-Western Regional meetings and taught California State University Summer Arts program’s “The Romantic Lied in Germany.” She has been recognized for her engaging teaching style with an award by the General Education Honors Program.

Reviews for Unlocking Meaning in Art Song: A Singer’s Guide to Practical Analysis Using Schubert Songs

I'm thrilled to discover Beverly Stein's book. I'.ve had teachers discuss things like this my entire career, and I've talked them over with my students for decades. But, for the first time, there is a 'how to' book with step-by-step instructions for thinking about harmony, alliteration, texture, and a hundred other things in crafting a compelling performance. The author uses familiar components of familiar songs to make her points with great success --Brian Horne, associate professor of music and chair of the voice department, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Unlocking Meaning in Art Song is an invaluable guide that will lead singers, collaborative pianists, and teachers to a deeper understanding of the genius and beauty that is art song. Teachers will find that Stein's text is easily adapted to young singers' first foray into the discovery of art song, and it will also challenge university students in crafting research projects of their own. From basic elements of poetry to complex harmonic analysis, Stein takes us by the hand to experience ever-deeper levels of craftsmanship and artistry in art song. --Robin Fisher, professor of music, California State University, Sacramento; co-author of American Art Song & American Poetry