Good Dreams Miracles in Opera and in Life Mr Joseph W Shore 9781479114306 Books
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Joseph Shore was well on his way to becoming a theologian when he heard an inner voice telling him to become an opera singer. “Your characters can be your sermons. Your audience can be your congregation. Now go put feet to your faith.” He left seminary and, without ever taking any voice lessons he won the Metropolitan Opera Auditions and set out on a new career in opera. He learned to hear an internal voice which guided him in all things. Shore gives a gripping account of his struggles and triumphs in the opera world. Shore takes us into the back rooms of opera where dark men decide a singer’s fate. The book is peppered with references to great opera singers with whom Mr. Shore sang. This is an intimate book written to enable self identification, empathy and personal learning. Mr. Shore’s journey is not just through the world of opera but through spirituality and love. All in all, this unusual book will lift you up and make you think of GOOD DREAMS.
Good Dreams Miracles in Opera and in Life Mr Joseph W Shore 9781479114306 Books
All these review are listed elsewhere on Amazon for this book:5.0 out of 5 stars ' 'My Dreams Are to Help Other People" Sept. 13 2014
By Bassocantor - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Kindle Edition
This is a fascinating, albeit complicated book about the author's long career as a opera singer and voice teacher. Becoming a famous singer is not an easy task under any circumstances, and Joseph Shore had to overcome a lot of obstacles--both in terms of health, as well as overcoming personal biases against him from some in the operatic field.
' I especially liked the stories about the author working on the opera of his favorite mentor, Jerome Hines. This was the Christian opera, "I am the Way." (Personal note: Boy, would I love to see that opera today!) There is a very touching tribute to his friend: "As I looked at Jerry I knew that the love I have for him is the message of Jesus, that we should love one another as He loved us; and 'By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.'" What a wonderful tribute to his late friend. I can't help but think--two great men--both great singers and both filled with the love of Jesus. It is marvelous that providence brought this two great men together--at least for a while.
' I found the section describing employment as an opera singer very interesting. The author notes that very few people actually make a living wage singing opera. I didn't know that, but I'm not terribly surprised.
' One minor nit: A certain aspect of this book made it tougher to read--there are lots of very long paragraphs, comprising a lot of sentences. For us American readers with short attention spans, that made it slow going sometimes.
' All in all, an excellent, informative book about a great career--and it isn't over yet! I happen to be familiar with the author's lessons that have been published online, and I knew that he has a huge well of wisdom regarding singing. Joseph Shore provides a lot of insight into both his career, as well as the life of an opera singer. I found this to be a fascinating book--and definitely a very unique book.
' A Review by Chris Lawson
Note: I do not personally know the author, and no one requested I write this review.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and deeply personal July 30 2012
By Ulf W - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Kindle Edition
Joseph Shore treats the reader to a rare perspective on the world of opera, from one who was highly accomplished, but had his own cross to bear...
(I read this book in 2008 and blogged about it then. The following is an extract from [...]l")
The book is entertaining, and tells the story of his successes and big disappointments, when Mr. Shore was "blackballed", and branded as difficult. Shore tells of his own self-destructive moves and bad timing, but also of how he often won the audience and critics, and found supporters among some of the great singers of the last century.
Perhaps Mr Shore's path was intended to prepare him for teaching? I kept wondering while reading the book how he would eventually become a good teacher. People who win their laurels too easily seldom become good teachers. Would Shore really be able to help others build a big voice, since he didn't have to build his own? The answer is given in the book:
"When I faced my students I was considerably less secure. I had never been trained as a teacher of voice, nor had I patiently developed my own voice through long rigorous study. I had a few empirical images from my own teachers, but that was it. My first semester showed how new I was. The young, minimally talented students, just learning Caro mio Ben really benefited very little from my Bardelli sayings. I was way over their head. I was determined not to fail as a voice teacher so I went to the music library and literally read all of the books on vocal pedagogy. Luckily for me, my first semester we had many master teachers come in for 231 classes. I learned from all of them. As I read books on voice science and physiology I began to develop a way of teaching which I thought would communicate and show results. I gave the student just enough information about his physiology that would help and experimented with exercises designed to work on the involuntary muscle systems that we use in singing. I seemed to have something of a knack for it. The result was that my second semester students shot way up in Juries and my colleagues gave it kind notice.
I saw now a different side to the world of singing. I had literally started out at the top, bypassing all of this level of education. All of the singers I had known had been great professional opera singers. What did I have to say to these kids? It happened slowly, but as I tried to teach them as my teachers had taught me, I found myself loving them. And then I realized that singing is far more than a contest to the top of the world. Singing is a human experience which everyone has a right to do. Most of my students did not have much talent if you looked at them the way I had been looking at singers in New York. They would graduate and then go out and teach public school music. A few would go on to graduate school and teach in College. I had none that could possibly reach entrance level professional. Was that a waste of time? No. I changed in Greensboro. Love for my students changed me and I continued my reading and my research to try to develop my personal way of teaching voice.
It is so easy for us to get hooked on the idea of becoming famous; if we don't get that world career, we are failures, and we couldn't have been much good to begin with. This is something I've had to struggle with personally from time to time: I was expected to have a fine athletic career, and believe that I had enough talent to aim for an Olympic final. But talent is not everything - not even talent and ambition. You also need to stay clear of injuries, have good advisors, and perhaps also a fair bit of luck. I may have had enough talent; I probably didn't want it badly enough, and I didn't stay clear of injuries. It took me several years to get over the feeling that I had wasted a great opportunity. I was/am also very good with computers. I've enjoyed quite a good career in programming, and have received some international recognition, but I can't help feeling that I'm only putting half a heart into it - if you want to become really great at something, that won't do. I've also thought for many years that I could have been a successful singer (not only because there aren't that many tall tenors around), but I've always had this thing about being judged on subjective grounds. This kept me from singing in public for many years. With age, I've come to realize that my own particular gift is to see the connecting patterns, and it is this mindset that, more than anything, keeps me from single-mindedly pursuing any specialized field. Successes and failures are in themselves neither good nor bad. It's how they shape us that matters."
Perhaps it is really a shame that Joseph Shore didn't receive international recognition as an opera singer. On the other hand, it seems as if the mistakes and injustices, as well as his initial career as a scholar and the successes he did enjoy after all, all served to make him a fine teacher.
Joseph Shore has a great story to tell. I'm sure he also has a lot to teach.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Dreams Equals Good Reading Aug. 3 2012
By George Antolik, III - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Kindle Edition
It was such a pleasure reading this book the first time; even more of a pleasure the second time. Maestro Shore writes as well as he sings and that is
saying an awful lot. This book should be required reading for all singers who wish to pursue a career as a performing artist.
In this book, Joseph Shore writes about the dreams and trials that he encountered not only in his performing career but also in
his early teaching career in certain colleges.
Joseph Shore is truly one of the great baritone voices the public has had the honor of hearing. His range is enormous and his upper
range is noteworthy for its utter ease. In addition, the color of his voice is that which we have come to term a "Verdi Baritone."
It is a voice category that is shockingly scare in present times.
While Maestro Shore's career has had its ups and downs (whose hasn't?) he ends the book on a triumphant, joyful note.
The spiritual core at the center of Joe's career is just as strong today as when he first started his career.
May he continue to sing for many, many more years! And write!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD DREAMS Aug. 9 2012
By Bruce marc - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Kindle Edition
I was really deeply moved by Joseph Shore,s story.I read alot of biographies on singers and many of them do not reach my
heart like this one. It,s actually about a gifted singer,s triumph over a complex and irrational business that in many cases discourages young singers.
This book is not about 'sour grapes'.Its about Art , truth and love.
I highly recommend this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A gold mine Sept. 3 2012
By EXM - Published on Amazon.com
Format: Kindle Edition
This book is a gold mine.
Full of stories and incredible artistic sensitivity along with a great dose of honesty.
A wonderful array of stories all helpful to a young singer.
I truly admire Joseph Shore. He is a bible of inspiration to me.
Thank you for writing this book.
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Good Dreams Miracles in Opera and in Life Mr Joseph W Shore 9781479114306 Books Reviews
This book is a gold mine.
Full of stories and incredible artistic sensitivity along with a great dose of honesty.
A wonderful array of stories all helpful to a young singer.
I truly admire Joseph Shore. He is a bible of inspiration to me.
Thank you for writing this book.
I was really deeply moved by Joseph Shore,s story.I read alot of biographies on singers and many of them do not reach my
heart like this one. It,s actually about a gifted singer,s triumph over a complex and irrational business that in many cases discourages young singers.
This book is not about 'sour grapes'.Its about Art , truth and love.
I highly recommend this book.
It was such a pleasure reading this book the first time; even more of a pleasure the second time. Maestro Shore writes as well as he sings and that is
saying an awful lot. This book should be required reading for all singers who wish to pursue a career as a performing artist.
In this book, Joseph Shore writes about the dreams and trials that he encountered not only in his performing career but also in
his early teaching career in certain colleges.
Joseph Shore is truly one of the great baritone voices the public has had the honor of hearing. His range is enormous and his upper
range is noteworthy for its utter ease. In addition, the color of his voice is that which we have come to term a "Verdi Baritone."
It is a voice category that is shockingly scare in present times.
While Maestro Shore's career has had its ups and downs (whose hasn't?) he ends the book on a triumphant, joyful note.
The spiritual core at the center of Joe's career is just as strong today as when he first started his career.
May he continue to sing for many, many more years! And write!!!
Joseph Shore treats the reader to a rare perspective on the world of opera, from one who was highly accomplished, but had his own cross to bear...
(I read this book in 2008 and blogged about it then. The following is an extract from [...]l")
The book is entertaining, and tells the story of his successes and big disappointments, when Mr. Shore was "blackballed", and branded as difficult. Shore tells of his own self-destructive moves and bad timing, but also of how he often won the audience and critics, and found supporters among some of the great singers of the last century.
Perhaps Mr Shore's path was intended to prepare him for teaching? I kept wondering while reading the book how he would eventually become a good teacher. People who win their laurels too easily seldom become good teachers. Would Shore really be able to help others build a big voice, since he didn't have to build his own? The answer is given in the book
"When I faced my students I was considerably less secure. I had never been trained as a teacher of voice, nor had I patiently developed my own voice through long rigorous study. I had a few empirical images from my own teachers, but that was it. My first semester showed how new I was. The young, minimally talented students, just learning Caro mio Ben really benefited very little from my Bardelli sayings. I was way over their head. I was determined not to fail as a voice teacher so I went to the music library and literally read all of the books on vocal pedagogy. Luckily for me, my first semester we had many master teachers come in for 231 classes. I learned from all of them. As I read books on voice science and physiology I began to develop a way of teaching which I thought would communicate and show results. I gave the student just enough information about his physiology that would help and experimented with exercises designed to work on the involuntary muscle systems that we use in singing. I seemed to have something of a knack for it. The result was that my second semester students shot way up in Juries and my colleagues gave it kind notice.
I saw now a different side to the world of singing. I had literally started out at the top, bypassing all of this level of education. All of the singers I had known had been great professional opera singers. What did I have to say to these kids? It happened slowly, but as I tried to teach them as my teachers had taught me, I found myself loving them. And then I realized that singing is far more than a contest to the top of the world. Singing is a human experience which everyone has a right to do. Most of my students did not have much talent if you looked at them the way I had been looking at singers in New York. They would graduate and then go out and teach public school music. A few would go on to graduate school and teach in College. I had none that could possibly reach entrance level professional. Was that a waste of time? No. I changed in Greensboro. Love for my students changed me and I continued my reading and my research to try to develop my personal way of teaching voice.
It is so easy for us to get hooked on the idea of becoming famous; if we don't get that world career, we are failures, and we couldn't have been much good to begin with. This is something I've had to struggle with personally from time to time I was expected to have a fine athletic career, and believe that I had enough talent to aim for an Olympic final. But talent is not everything - not even talent and ambition. You also need to stay clear of injuries, have good advisors, and perhaps also a fair bit of luck. I may have had enough talent; I probably didn't want it badly enough, and I didn't stay clear of injuries. It took me several years to get over the feeling that I had wasted a great opportunity. I was/am also very good with computers. I've enjoyed quite a good career in programming, and have received some international recognition, but I can't help feeling that I'm only putting half a heart into it - if you want to become really great at something, that won't do. I've also thought for many years that I could have been a successful singer (not only because there aren't that many tall tenors around), but I've always had this thing about being judged on subjective grounds. This kept me from singing in public for many years. With age, I've come to realize that my own particular gift is to see the connecting patterns, and it is this mindset that, more than anything, keeps me from single-mindedly pursuing any specialized field. Successes and failures are in themselves neither good nor bad. It's how they shape us that matters."
Perhaps it is really a shame that Joseph Shore didn't receive international recognition as an opera singer. On the other hand, it seems as if the mistakes and injustices, as well as his initial career as a scholar and the successes he did enjoy after all, all served to make him a fine teacher.
Joseph Shore has a great story to tell. I'm sure he also has a lot to teach.
All these review are listed elsewhere on for this book
5.0 out of 5 stars ' 'My Dreams Are to Help Other People" Sept. 13 2014
By Bassocantor - Published on
Format Edition
This is a fascinating, albeit complicated book about the author's long career as a opera singer and voice teacher. Becoming a famous singer is not an easy task under any circumstances, and Joseph Shore had to overcome a lot of obstacles--both in terms of health, as well as overcoming personal biases against him from some in the operatic field.
' I especially liked the stories about the author working on the opera of his favorite mentor, Jerome Hines. This was the Christian opera, "I am the Way." (Personal note Boy, would I love to see that opera today!) There is a very touching tribute to his friend "As I looked at Jerry I knew that the love I have for him is the message of Jesus, that we should love one another as He loved us; and 'By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.'" What a wonderful tribute to his late friend. I can't help but think--two great men--both great singers and both filled with the love of Jesus. It is marvelous that providence brought this two great men together--at least for a while.
' I found the section describing employment as an opera singer very interesting. The author notes that very few people actually make a living wage singing opera. I didn't know that, but I'm not terribly surprised.
' One minor nit A certain aspect of this book made it tougher to read--there are lots of very long paragraphs, comprising a lot of sentences. For us American readers with short attention spans, that made it slow going sometimes.
' All in all, an excellent, informative book about a great career--and it isn't over yet! I happen to be familiar with the author's lessons that have been published online, and I knew that he has a huge well of wisdom regarding singing. Joseph Shore provides a lot of insight into both his career, as well as the life of an opera singer. I found this to be a fascinating book--and definitely a very unique book.
' A Review by Chris Lawson
Note I do not personally know the author, and no one requested I write this review.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Engaging and deeply personal July 30 2012
By Ulf W - Published on
Format Edition
Joseph Shore treats the reader to a rare perspective on the world of opera, from one who was highly accomplished, but had his own cross to bear...
(I read this book in 2008 and blogged about it then. The following is an extract from [...]l")
The book is entertaining, and tells the story of his successes and big disappointments, when Mr. Shore was "blackballed", and branded as difficult. Shore tells of his own self-destructive moves and bad timing, but also of how he often won the audience and critics, and found supporters among some of the great singers of the last century.
Perhaps Mr Shore's path was intended to prepare him for teaching? I kept wondering while reading the book how he would eventually become a good teacher. People who win their laurels too easily seldom become good teachers. Would Shore really be able to help others build a big voice, since he didn't have to build his own? The answer is given in the book
"When I faced my students I was considerably less secure. I had never been trained as a teacher of voice, nor had I patiently developed my own voice through long rigorous study. I had a few empirical images from my own teachers, but that was it. My first semester showed how new I was. The young, minimally talented students, just learning Caro mio Ben really benefited very little from my Bardelli sayings. I was way over their head. I was determined not to fail as a voice teacher so I went to the music library and literally read all of the books on vocal pedagogy. Luckily for me, my first semester we had many master teachers come in for 231 classes. I learned from all of them. As I read books on voice science and physiology I began to develop a way of teaching which I thought would communicate and show results. I gave the student just enough information about his physiology that would help and experimented with exercises designed to work on the involuntary muscle systems that we use in singing. I seemed to have something of a knack for it. The result was that my second semester students shot way up in Juries and my colleagues gave it kind notice.
I saw now a different side to the world of singing. I had literally started out at the top, bypassing all of this level of education. All of the singers I had known had been great professional opera singers. What did I have to say to these kids? It happened slowly, but as I tried to teach them as my teachers had taught me, I found myself loving them. And then I realized that singing is far more than a contest to the top of the world. Singing is a human experience which everyone has a right to do. Most of my students did not have much talent if you looked at them the way I had been looking at singers in New York. They would graduate and then go out and teach public school music. A few would go on to graduate school and teach in College. I had none that could possibly reach entrance level professional. Was that a waste of time? No. I changed in Greensboro. Love for my students changed me and I continued my reading and my research to try to develop my personal way of teaching voice.
It is so easy for us to get hooked on the idea of becoming famous; if we don't get that world career, we are failures, and we couldn't have been much good to begin with. This is something I've had to struggle with personally from time to time I was expected to have a fine athletic career, and believe that I had enough talent to aim for an Olympic final. But talent is not everything - not even talent and ambition. You also need to stay clear of injuries, have good advisors, and perhaps also a fair bit of luck. I may have had enough talent; I probably didn't want it badly enough, and I didn't stay clear of injuries. It took me several years to get over the feeling that I had wasted a great opportunity. I was/am also very good with computers. I've enjoyed quite a good career in programming, and have received some international recognition, but I can't help feeling that I'm only putting half a heart into it - if you want to become really great at something, that won't do. I've also thought for many years that I could have been a successful singer (not only because there aren't that many tall tenors around), but I've always had this thing about being judged on subjective grounds. This kept me from singing in public for many years. With age, I've come to realize that my own particular gift is to see the connecting patterns, and it is this mindset that, more than anything, keeps me from single-mindedly pursuing any specialized field. Successes and failures are in themselves neither good nor bad. It's how they shape us that matters."
Perhaps it is really a shame that Joseph Shore didn't receive international recognition as an opera singer. On the other hand, it seems as if the mistakes and injustices, as well as his initial career as a scholar and the successes he did enjoy after all, all served to make him a fine teacher.
Joseph Shore has a great story to tell. I'm sure he also has a lot to teach.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Dreams Equals Good Reading Aug. 3 2012
By George Antolik, III - Published on
Format Edition
It was such a pleasure reading this book the first time; even more of a pleasure the second time. Maestro Shore writes as well as he sings and that is
saying an awful lot. This book should be required reading for all singers who wish to pursue a career as a performing artist.
In this book, Joseph Shore writes about the dreams and trials that he encountered not only in his performing career but also in
his early teaching career in certain colleges.
Joseph Shore is truly one of the great baritone voices the public has had the honor of hearing. His range is enormous and his upper
range is noteworthy for its utter ease. In addition, the color of his voice is that which we have come to term a "Verdi Baritone."
It is a voice category that is shockingly scare in present times.
While Maestro Shore's career has had its ups and downs (whose hasn't?) he ends the book on a triumphant, joyful note.
The spiritual core at the center of Joe's career is just as strong today as when he first started his career.
May he continue to sing for many, many more years! And write!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY GOOD DREAMS Aug. 9 2012
By Bruce marc - Published on
Format Edition
I was really deeply moved by Joseph Shore,s story.I read alot of biographies on singers and many of them do not reach my
heart like this one. It,s actually about a gifted singer,s triumph over a complex and irrational business that in many cases discourages young singers.
This book is not about 'sour grapes'.Its about Art , truth and love.
I highly recommend this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A gold mine Sept. 3 2012
By EXM - Published on
Format Edition
This book is a gold mine.
Full of stories and incredible artistic sensitivity along with a great dose of honesty.
A wonderful array of stories all helpful to a young singer.
I truly admire Joseph Shore. He is a bible of inspiration to me.
Thank you for writing this book.
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