A Legacy of Song: Joy . Purpose . Healing

By Peggy Weston

A Legacy of Song heightens an awareness of singing as a significant form of expression, communication and creative art. Author Peggy Weston explores the origin, development and value of song, that brings therapeutic benefits individually and communally. What initiates the physical, mental and emotional connection occurring within a pers

• Language: English
• Publisher: Weston World Productions, LLC
• Release date: Jul 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781734582314

Peggy Weston

Peggy Weston's career spans decades as a professional vocalist with international credits, an actress, performing arts educator, arts management consultant, as crew in the film industry, tutor in creative writing and English as a Second Language, and a freelance writer. Visit www.westonproductions.com. A Legacy of Song is Weston's first book and the first to be released through her company Songfire Press, A Division of Weston World Productions, LLC.

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Contents

Dedication

In Appreciation

Preface

1.Origin of Song

2. The Evolution of Language to Lyrics

3. Physiology of Singing

4. A Resounding Tone

5. The Total Instrument

6. The Vocal Mechanism

7. Breath

8. The Brain Loves Music

9. Singing Is Healthy

10. Singing in a Natural Setting

11. Music in An Educational Environment

12. Music Genres

13. Voices in Song

14. The Creative Process

15. The Purpose of Song

16. The Universe of Song Within Us and Around Us

GLOSSARY

REFERENCES

AUTHOR BIO

A

Legacy

of

Song

Joy • Purpose • Healing

PEGGY WESTON

WestOn World Productions, LLC

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Copyright © 2020 Peggy Weston | Weston World Productions, LLC

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2020906790

ISBN: 978-1-7345823-1-4 eBook

ISBN: 978-1-7345823-0-7 Paperback

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FIRST EDITION

Dedication

My Dad, who shared his deep love of song and who believed in me.

My Mom, whose example of grit prepared me for my journey.

… and to all who send their song into the Universe.

In Appreciation

It is rare that a creative project is totally a solo endeavor. My dear family and friends enthusiastically responded to my news of writing a book about singing. There are individuals, past and present, whom I acknowledge for