Background
Deere, James Dickson was born on September 2, 1933 in Johnson City, Tennessee, United States. Son of Hulon Ray and Omeria Winslow Deere.
(A book of recollection, Singing in the Twentieth Century ...)
A book of recollection, Singing in the Twentieth Century looks at a century of the world's singing through a prism of pedagogy. Based primarily within a discussion of a century's teaching of singing, the book illustrates many strengths and occasional weaknesses in outstanding performances that demonstrate aspects of learning to sing. Sometimes the anomalies that occur in performances, and in careers, express the artist's thinking about singing, and these have implications for the study of singing. Contained in Singing in the Twentieth Century are chapters on basic vocal technique and classifications of women's and men's voices. Other chapters outline the passages of vocal register, using the vowels for singing, legato technique, and resonance and color. The book is completed with a miscellaneous chapter on vocal problems, strategies for teaching singing, and finally, ethics and thought regarding singing and the teaching of singing.
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pianist singer music educator and writer
Deere, James Dickson was born on September 2, 1933 in Johnson City, Tennessee, United States. Son of Hulon Ray and Omeria Winslow Deere.
Bachelor of Music, Baylor University, 1955. Master of Business Administration, University of California at Los Angeles, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina Greensboro, 2002.
Singer opera, church and musical theater, 1959—1973. Executive arts management Nevada Council Arts, Lake George Opera, 1974—1982. Instructor Belmont University, Nashville, 1980—1981.
Arts management executive voice class Opera Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1981—1982. Instructor G.T.C.C., Greensboro, 1995—1996. Private singing and piano teacher Greensboro, Reidsville, since 1998.
Private voice and piano teacher Mayodan, since 2006. Served with United States Army, 1956-1958.
(A book of recollection, Singing in the Twentieth Century ...)
Volunteer Democratic Party, Greensboro, 2004. Member of National Association Teachers Singing, Music Teachers National Association.
Married Celia Lynn Bryant (divorced). 1 child Celia Michelle.