Monograph 05 - Singing in English: A Manual of English Diction for Singers and Choral Directors

Singing in English: A Manual of English Diction for Singers and Choral Directors.  By Richard Cox. 

Cox applies phonetic principles, including the International Phonetic Alphapbet, to the performance of English-language vocal texts, with special reference to choral singing.  Language sounds are grouped systematically; for each group of sounds there is discussion of singers’ problems and of acceptable regional variants, and illustrative word lists for practice in phonetic transcript.  This monograph is a must for all choral directors interested in improving and perfecting the sound of their choir.