The vocal instrument is a complex combination of the power source (respiratory system), the oscillator or tone generator (vocal folds/phonatory system), and the resonator or quality maker (Supraglottic vocal tract, or area above the vocal folds – comprised of the Supraglottic larynx, tongue, lips, palate, pharynx, and nasal cavity). Along with this is also the articulatory system. Singers work toward developing a balance of these systems to create a dependable vocal technique. In order to perform, a singer needs to know that when he/she opens his/her mouth, what he/she wants to come out, will.

Publications

Educational CD ROM

Sharon L. Radionoff, J. David Garrett, Margarita Rodriguez, C. Richard Stasney: “Vocal Health.” Blue Tree Publishing (educational CD ROM), 2003.

In “Vocal Health” Dr. Radionoff discusses use, abuse, and care of the singing voice. This CD ROM offers over 40 videos, animations, and printable handouts. There is also a laminated support card available.

Robert O'Brien, Susan Lou, Jonathon Hoagland and contributors Fred D. Minifee, Mara Behlau, Jack Jiang, Sandy Casper and Sharon L. Radionoff: “Respiration.” Blue Tree Publishing (educational CD ROM), 2003.

Radionoff Sole Author

Articles for Texas Sings! TCDA Quarterly Publication

What is a warm-up and what is it for? Texas Sings!, Winter 2004.

Commands Vs. Tools. Texas Sings!, Fall 2003.

Choral Directors, Vocal Health, & Reviving the Tired Voice. Texas Sings!, Spring 2003.

Warning: Teaching Can Be Dangerous To Your Vocal Health.” Texas Sings, Spring 1997.

What is Power of the Voice Anyway? Texas Sings, Winter 1997.

Is Your Voice Tied Up in Knots? Texas Sings, Fall 1996.

Breath: The Fundamental Element of Singing. Texas Sings, Fall 1994.

Voice Foundation Newsletter

What Music Educators Wish They Had Learned.” The Voice Foundation Newsletter, 4, 3, (October) 1998. Philadelphia, PA

Voice Talk, the Canadian Voice Care Foundation Newsletter

What Music Educators Wish They Had Learned.” Voice Talk, Canadian Voice Care Foundation, 6, 1, Fall 2001. (reprinted from The Voice Foundation Newsletter, 4, 3, (October) 1998).

The Worship Leader's Network

Music Ministry & Vocal Health: An Introduction. The Worship Leader's Network, Spring 1999.

Contributing Book Chapter

The music educator: A high-risk professional voice. In J.C. Stemple (Ed.), Voice therapy, clinical studies (2 nd ed) (pp. 397-409). Singular Publishing. Spring 2000.

Radionoff Contributing Author

J. David Garrett & Sharon L. Radionoff: “Medical aspects of Vocal Maintenance: Protecting Your Preaching Voice.” Theophilus, Baylor University Biannual Journal, 1,1 (October) 2000.

Daniel A. Vincent, Jr., J. David Garrett, Sharon L. Radionoff, Lee Reussner, & C. Richard Stasney: “TheProximal Probe in Esophageal pH Monitoring: Development of a Normative Database.” Journal of Voice , 14 , 2 , 2000. Singular Publishing.

C. Richard Stasney, Sharon L. Radionoff, & Daniel A. Vincent: “The Aging Larynx.” Texas Sings, Fall 1997. Austin, TX: Official Publication of the Texas Choral Directors Association.

C. Richard Stasney, J. David Garrett, Sharon L. Radionoff, & Margarita Rodriguez: “Atlas of Dynamic Laryngeal Pathology.” Singular Publishing, 1996.

Linda M. Carroll, Robert Thayer Sataloff, Reinhardt J. Heuer, Joseph R. Spiegel, Sharon L. Radionoff, & John R. Cohn: Respiratory and Glottal Efficiency Measures in Normal Classically Trained Singers.” Journal of Voice , 10 , 2 , 1996. Lippincott – Raven Publishers.

C. Richard Stasney, Sharon L. Radionoff, Sally McKee, & Betty Lynn Jones: “The ‘Annie' Role: Opportunity for Voice Abuse.” Texas Sings, Spring 1994. Austin, TX: Official Publication of the Texas Choral Directors Association.