Teacher's Examination:
- There is a need for a succession of able
teachers of sinus tone-production if the work is to be effectively
continued. Each member who has the necessary talent and interest should
give earnest consideration to the possibility of being qualified. This
would entail a period of training under one of the already qualified
teachers. The written work will consist of 4 modules. The practical
examination will take place a year after the modules are completed.
There is no strict time limit for the completion of the modules. A high
standard is expected, but this should not present any serious
difficulty to a student who is genuinely interested and has made
satisfactory progress in his or her own sinus tone practice.
- The following extract from the regulations and syllabus indicates
the scope of the written examination. Arrangements for the practical
test are made individually with candidates who have passed the
written paper.
Extract from Regulations
To pass, a candidate
must show a thorough acquaintance with the work of Ernest G White
and have read "Science and Singing" and "Sinus Tone Production".
Also, any subsequent statements on sinus tone approved by the
Council, including "Think Afresh About the Voice" by A. D. Hewlett,
with special reference to the following syllabus.
Module 1:
- Sinus-tone theory: the vocal instrument and related organs,
structure and functions of the various parts; variations in normal
voices; the act of phonation, method of practice and principles
of control.
- The vocal-fold theory: its principle varieties; the reason
for querying them; the functions of the larynx.
Module 2:
- Application of sinus-tone technique to singing: voice development
and its relation to interpretation; exercises and songs for teaching
purposes.
Module 3:
- Application of sinus-tone technique to speech; voice development
and its relation to diction; correction of speech defects; exercises
and passages for teaching purposes.
Module 4:
- Application of sinus-tone technique to the relief of catarrhal
conditions and the promotion of good health.
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