from Annelies,
>Out of my own experience I can say that in my first year I was
>really reluctantly about singing pianissimo because I couldn’t manage it
>technically. So in my voice lessons I never had to sing piano from my
>teacher. She wanted it technically correct.
Dear Annelies,
Our exams include major and minor scales and arpeggios
and usually one of the Concone. Ten or 11exercises in all. They have wide
ranging dynamics including the pp beginning rising to a forte and back,
perhaps an mf. I've found these parts of the examination to be wonderful
daily inclusions bringing on fantastic control and legato. Do I get the
impression that your exams don't include these types of things?
Why I ask is because I've heard that our AMEB
managers have suggested they are too hard, and are considering
removing them. Seems to me that would be a step in the wrong
direction. There are also set lists of songs form which choices may
be made as well as an own choice group that must include songs
of various types and languages.
My teacher has great little concerts too and a little
before the exam we have a little private concert where we
go through the whole exam for a very worthy retired singing
personality who gives us a most detailed evaluation.
Just in case I didn't mention it;) did I tell you all I got a 'high A
grading?' Ahem! :)
I am most interested to hear of your situation
Anneliese. Thank you. By the way, have you noticed how
delightful some of those Concone exercises are?
Check out number 46.
Regards Reg.
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