Jan DeGaetani, Mezzo-Soprano by Ann Marie Wilcox-Daehn
A heartwarming exploration of the life and career of American singer Jan DeGaetani, highlighting her groundbreaking performances, her profound influence on contemporary composers, and her innovative, practical teaching philosophies. Jan DeGaetani-renowned singer, visionary teacher, and transformative force in contemporary music-reshaped the possibilities of the human voice and left an indelible mark on the works of George Crumb, Jacob Druckman, Peter Maxwell Davies, and other major composers in the United States and beyond. Celebrated for her groundbreaking performances and recordings, her legacy endures most powerfully through her teaching and the generations of artists she inspired. She had intended to write a book to share her philosophies and offer guidance to her students, but her life was cut tragically short before she could complete it. This volume brings that vision to life. Drawn from the DeGaetani archives and enriched by the generous contributions of composers, students, and colleagues, it weaves together her personal reflections, interviews, and archival materials to tell the story of how a girl from Ohio transformed what composers believed was possible. More than a biography, it is a tribute to a fearless singer, pioneering artist, devoted teacher, and generous colleague-an enduring testament to the voice as an instrument of limitless possibility.-
Pepe Romero
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Piano Chords
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The Fundamentals of Music Composition
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How to Play Guitar
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Piano for Beginners
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The Do-Re-Mi of Singing
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Hard On
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How to Play Musical Instruments
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The Music
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In the Realm of Tones
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Ukulele
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Chord Theory
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Daniel Roth, Organist of Saint-Sulpice
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Music Theory for Beginners
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Piano
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Read Music
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Guitar
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Read Piano Music
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Music Lessons
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Fretboard Theory
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Cultural History of the Guitar in Latin America: News from Argentina, Guatemala, México, and Perú
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Piano Theory
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Ukulele Lessons
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Guitar Chords
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How to Read Music
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Chords
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How to Play Scales
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Piano Scales
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Guitar for Beginners
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Guitar Theory
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Scale Theory
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Guitar Scales
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How to Play Music
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Piano Lessons
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What Punk Taught Me
- Music Theory
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Scales
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Music for Beginners
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Read Guitar Music
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Guitar Lessons
- How to Play Chords
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How to Play Piano
ANN MARIE WILCOX-DAEHN is a singer, stage director, and Professor of Voice at Missouri State University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781648251993 |
| ISBN 10 | 1648251994 |
| Title | Jan DeGaetani, Mezzo-Soprano |
| Author | Ann Marie Wilcox-Daehn |
| Series | Music |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | University of Rochester Press |
| Year published | 2026-10-20 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |