Overview
This bookpresents a new vision of gender-affirming vocal music education by exploring the experiences and training of trans and genderqueer singers. It presents practical and theoretical knowledge for teachers, choral directors, and educators, addressing topics such as teaching strategies, inclusive language, impacts of gender identity, and more.
Full Product Details
Author: William Sauerland
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:
Width: 16.10cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 22.60cm
Weight: 0.658kg
ISBN: 9781538166666
ISBN 10: 1538166666
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 15 May 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
This book contains crucial information for singing teachers who work with trans and genderqueer singers. William Sauerland strikes a dynamic balance of personal connection, literature review, case studies, and examples of practical application, and he invites personal reflection.--Sarah Maines, instructor of voice, University of Portland, Reed College; The Mainestudio This is an important book for those of us who have devoted ourselves to helping others find their voice. William Sauerland reminds us that the important word in that phrase is their , encouraging us to examine our own implicit biases while working towards true collaboration with our students. It is both a practical and an inspiring reminder of what our relationship with students should be.--Nicole Hanig, director of vocal studies, University of Portland Queering Vocal Pedagogy is a powerful call to action for artists and teachers to create lasting change for gender-affirming vocal music education--an essential text. William Sauerland stirringly inquires gender issues inherent in vocal performance and the studio, inviting educators to re-conceive historical, generalizable music-making spaces in more inclusive ways.--Cara Bernard, assistant clinical professor, music education, University of Connecticut
"Queering Vocal Pedagogy is as practical as it is compassionate, offering invaluable insights and descriptions of best practices designed to encourage teachers to see every student, as Sauerland states, ""as a whole, emotional, worthy human."" Voice teachers who approach the book with an open mind and an open heart are bound to find ways to make their studios more inclusive, their teaching more impactful, and their worldviews more accepting.-- ""Classical Singer Magazine"" This book contains crucial information for singing teachers who work with trans and genderqueer singers. William Sauerland strikes a dynamic balance of personal connection, literature review, case studies, and examples of practical application, and he invites personal reflection.--Sarah Maines, instructor of voice, University of Portland, Reed College; The Mainestudio This is an important book for those of us who have devoted ourselves to helping others find their voice. William Sauerland reminds us that the important word in that phrase is ""their"", encouraging us to examine our own implicit biases while working towards true collaboration with our students. It is both a practical and an inspiring reminder of what our relationship with students should be.--Nicole Hanig, director of vocal studies, University of Portland Queering Vocal Pedagogy is a powerful call to action for artists and teachers to create lasting change for gender-affirming vocal music education--an essential text. William Sauerland stirringly inquires gender issues inherent in vocal performance and the studio, inviting educators to re-conceive historical, generalizable music-making spaces in more inclusive ways.--Cara Bernard, assistant clinical professor, music education, University of Connecticut"
Queering Vocal Pedagogy is a powerful call to action for artists and teachers to create lasting change for gender-affirming vocal music education--an essential text. William Sauerland stirringly inquires gender issues inherent in vocal performance and the studio, inviting educators to re-conceive historical, generalizable music-making spaces in more inclusive ways.--Cara Bernard, assistant clinical professor, music education, University of Connecticut
"Queering Vocal Pedagogy is indeed an insightful contribution providing endless vocal strategies to assist TGQ singers, reinforcing student-centered education, and fostering affirming environments in vocal studios. It is highly organized and provides multiple case studies and interviews that highlight diverse vocal journeys. By scaffolding pedagogy with constructive tools to strengthen the vocal mechanism, this compilation becomes a prominent resource for vocal pedagogues and singers, encouraging an everlasting reflection of pedagogical practices. Queering Vocal Pedagogy is a powerful call to action for artists and teachers to create lasting change for gender-affirming vocal music education--an essential text. William Sauerland stirringly inquires gender issues inherent in vocal performance and the studio, inviting educators to re-conceive historical, generalizable music-making spaces in more inclusive ways. Queering Vocal Pedagogy is as practical as it is compassionate, offering invaluable insights and descriptions of best practices designed to encourage teachers to see every student, as Sauerland states, ""as a whole, emotional, worthy human."" Voice teachers who approach the book with an open mind and an open heart are bound to find ways to make their studios more inclusive, their teaching more impactful, and their worldviews more accepting. This book contains crucial information for singing teachers who work with trans and genderqueer singers. William Sauerland strikes a dynamic balance of personal connection, literature review, case studies, and examples of practical application, and he invites personal reflection. This is an important book for those of us who have devoted ourselves to helping others find their voice. William Sauerland reminds us that the important word in that phrase is ""their"", encouraging us to examine our own implicit biases while working towards true collaboration with our students. It is both a practical and an inspiring reminder of what our relationship with students should be."
Author Information
William Sauerland is assistant professor of music and director of choral studies at Purdue University – Fort Wayne, conducting the choral ensembles, teaching classes in music education, and supervising student teachers. Sauerland was previously a lecturer in voice at San Francisco State University, and the director of choral and vocal studies at Chabot College in Hayward, CA. He also has ten years of experience in directing community choruses, including the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus and the Lesbian/Gay Chorus of San Francisco.
