Changing Voices

Introduction

These files are powerpoint presentations on the male and female changing voice that I have used in my vocal techniques and rehearsal techniques classes. The information is drawn from the work of two authors, John Cooksey and Lynne Gackle. In addition, there is a presentation that outlines a group vocal classification technique that was developed by Cooksey. The work of these two individuals is exceptional and I highly recommend you read it.

Cooksey, John M., Working with Adolescent Voices. St. Louis MO: Concordia Publishing House, 1999.

At the end of Cooksey's book there is a superb bibliography.

The links to your left are of two varieties. One set will open the powerpoint presentation in your browser, the other will open the presentation in the powerpoint program if you own the software.

I hope this information is as useful to you as it has been to me.

Joe