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In Her Words: The Instruction and Insight of Mary Trueman

Mary Trueman (1915-2008) was overflowing with musical wisdom and life insight that still greatly influences the artists and teachers who were gifted with her presence.  The following are direct quotes from some of Ms. Trueman's many lectures and lessons, and you may click on the pictures below to listen to her lyrical and musical interpretations of songs: Beau Soir (Debussy), Les Berceaux (Faure) and Romance (Debussy)

“When the artistic imagination is coupled with technical mastery, the resultant flow of tone will be compelling in its freedom.  Communication will be direct and unencumbered.  I cannot urge singers enough to work very hard at the mechanics of singing.  Remain devoted to your work and you’ll surely discover the joy of singing.  The rewards will be great!

Pleasures will come to those who will not be denied.
You must not be denied!

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And you must not put off the critical practice that is required.  To quote Shakespeare:
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"There is a tide in the affairs of men, which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries.  On such a full sea are we now afloat, and we must take the current when it serves or lose our venture." 

So, act now! While the ratio of forces is most advantageous. Waiting around only allows your power to pass its crest and begin to ebb. Go further....and beyond!
“The interpreter’s task is to internalize not only the rhythm of the music, but the inner rhythm of the words and their psycho-dynamic and psycho-linguistic qualities.  The poetic source must be unhampered by the singer’s personal emotion of the moment, and all feelings must have been absorbed so that the singer is singing from a position of strength and assurance. 
Only the expressive urge of the singer’s intent will be able to evoke a response from the listener.


The genres of the Lied and the Mélodie have their own intrinsic message which one can only experience when these songs are performed after taking the entire poem into consideration.” 
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  • Summer of Song Festival 2022
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    • Board of Directors >
      • Blair Boone-Migura
      • Cristie Strongman
      • Courtenay Casey
      • Raven Glover
    • Creative Executive Team >
      • Celeste Chau
      • Padraic Costello
      • Eric Sedgwick
    • Advisory Board >
      • Dalton Baldwin
      • Christopher Berg
      • Corradina Caporello
      • Frank Daykin
      • Melissa Gerstein
      • Thomas Grubb
      • Carol Kimball
      • Kathryn LaBouff
      • Mark Markham
      • Thomas Muraco
      • Marni Nixon
      • Janet Price
      • Michel Sénéchal
      • Arlene Shrut
      • Paul Sperry
  • Media
    • Video Recordings
    • Audio Recordings
    • Radio Interviews
    • Radio Appearances
    • Spring into Song Archive >
      • Season of Song Festival 2020
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        • Summer of Song Festival 2022
      • 2017 Spring Into Song - Sandra Hamoui Concert
      • 2017 Spring Into Song - Robert Brandt Concert
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      • Summer of Song 2013
    • Event Photos
  • Mary Trueman Vocal Arts Competition
    • 2017-18 Finalists
    • 2015-16 Finalists
    • 2014 Winners
    • 2013-14 Competition Finalists
    • 2012 Winners
    • About Mary Trueman
    • Mary Trueman: In Her Words
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