S.T.M. Publishers presents two series of workbooks for English, Italian, Latin, German, and French lyric diction and a series for private and class voice. The Lyric Diction Workbook Series is designed for the three to four semester diction study; Phonetic Readings for Lyric Diction, the IPA Handbook for Singers, and Transcription for Lyric Diction are designed for the one to two semester diction study; and The Singer’s Daily Practice Journal, volumes I, II, and III provide diction, musicianship, and voice-related content for three to four semesters of voice study. Interactive slides for online learning accompany all three texts in the voice series.
Book reviews from the National Association of Teachers of Singing, Journal of Singing
Cheri Montgomery has written a veritable library of resources. She methodically presents the sounds for each language with a summary of rules for transcription, guidance in applying the rules, and transcriptions of examples drawn from the literature. The practical nature of this text is outstanding. The author elucidates both the basic principles and finer points of diction. ~ Review of Phonetic Transcription for Lyric Diction by Debra Greschner, Jan/Feb 2017
The Singer’s Daily Practice Journal is an invaluable tool for the student of singing. It offers a structured approach to daily practice and reinforces a wide range of important pedagogic concepts. Both the size and the cost of the book make it accessible for students. With it, Montgomery has made another valuable contribution to the literature of voice pedagogy. ~ Review by Debra Greschner, Sept/Oct 2018
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