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From:  "Cynthia Donnell" <csdonnell@m...>
"Cynthia Donnell" <csdonnell@m...>
Date:  Sun Nov 18, 2001  11:00 pm
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Marking


Successful marking requires tremendous energy. The energy in the persona and
in the production of the tone and language must be at a level similar to full
voice singing. It is the physicality of the character and the rhythm of one's
singing which gives conductors and other characters/singers the cues they
expect and need. To mark successfully, vowels must be on the beat, consonants
audible, and all physical elements of characterization present, whether singing
at a lower dynamic level or interchanging octaves. Think of p not as piano
but as powerful and you'll probably be fine.

Cindy Donnell




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