Annotated Bibliography on Musician Wellness.(Music Teachers National Association)(www.mtna.org )(Website overview)

Introduction

The annual Annotated Bibliography on Musician Wellness has been researched and compiled annually for more than 15 years now, first for the National Keyboard Pedagogy Conference and the last 10 years for MTNA. The publication of new wellness resources for musicians is currently slowing down a bit; therefore, this year's review will also devote a portion to discussing and recapitulating the most useful resources out there for the purpose of giving readers a list of what they might really utilize and want to own in their own personal libraries. New updates will also be included as well as websites.

Included for each annotation is a brief description of the content of the resource and the intended audience. Publishing information is included. Most books can be bought directly from the publisher, through amazon.com or can be obtained at a university library or inter-library loan service. Books go quickly out of print these days.

Selections are chosen that are specifically useful to musicians, even if it does not specifically address the musician. Materials are screened to include only items that are relevant to specific musicians with regard to wellness issues. Topics include prevention of medical problems, meditation, performance anxiety, performance preparation, healthy practicing techniques, learning theories and physiological and psychological issues related to overall musicianship.

Update

* Smith, Brenda, and Robert T. Sataloff. (2006) Choral Pedagogy, 2nd edition. Plural Publishing, 5521 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123; info@pluralpublishing.com; www.pluralpublishing.com. 246 pp. ISBN 1-59756-043-X.

As stated in the preface, this text provides a solid overview of the vocal education of a choral conductor. It is also useful to voice teachers, church musicians, solo and choral singers. Medical professionals involved in treating vocalists will also find a useful manual.