Topic: Male Sopranos (Read 7861 times)

vtguy84 · « **on:** August 11, 2008, 05:13:02 PM »

What do you think about men singing in the soprano section¿

under13 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2008, 06:18:02 PM »

It doesent really matter to me. The MOM at my home church is a counter tenor. ( I think thats what its called), but he can sing higher than a saprano. When he sings, people are looking around for a woman, wondering whose hittin them High notes. Because of this, some people thought he was......well you know. But the congregation still chose to hire him.

What about females singing in the bass section?

betnich · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2008, 10:26:46 PM »

I have seen one in my life - a mezzo-soprano in college choir. Most guys who get up there without falsetto sing tenor/alto, like one in a praise team who got up to A or Bb above Middle C.

The late great Joe May may have been a countertenor...

apostoliczak · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:36:57 AM »

higher than a soprano??? Sheesh. Dats high. I dont see why people hate on singers that have unusual ranges. im a guy and i like to sing high alto. Everyone usually picks on me. But I dont care. I can't help it if i can hit the high notes.

Maestro87 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2008, 04:54:33 PM »

I have the same problem, somtimes the tenor notes are actually too low for me. The only problem is that it is hard for me to try and match the ladies' timbre. It is actually more comfortable for me to stay in the raftors.

apostoliczak · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2008, 07:37:58 PM »

Yeah usually I'm the one who does the high parts for the tenor.

vtguy84 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2008, 08:20:13 PM »

I understand that people have the range (self included). The question is geared moreso to having men sing soprano in a choir/service/engagement. Not so much their range in general

under13 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2008, 10:57:02 PM »

Quote from: vtguy84 on August 12, 2008, 08:20:13 PM

I understand that people have the range (self included). The question is geared moreso to having men sing soprano in a choir/service/engagement. Not so much their range in general

If they are needed in the sop. section, then I would place them there. As long as they can sing the part correctly, I wouldnt have a problem. But to me it seems like most choirs need all the tenors they can get. Most choirs that I've seen only have a handfull of men. (if any at all)

1voice · « **Reply #8 on:** August 16, 2008, 12:13:11 AM »

What you getting at really vt, sounds like you have something else on the brain,but want somebody to pull it out of you...

1voice · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2008, 12:22:39 AM »

Let me put it like this VT, i dont mind men singing soprano, if they can sing it, i have a great tenor, to soprano range myself, my problem is the look of todays men. We had a chior visit recently, on two different occasions, yes two different chiors, "WHY DO ALL THE YOUNG MEN TODAY LOOK FEMININE", ok most of them. I'm 45, and from a different era. It's just something i've noticed lately, and maybe that is what you were getting at?

DirectingOrganist · « **Reply #10 on:** August 17, 2008, 11:27:12 PM »

seems ine to me so long as they can sing the part

LyricTenor · « **Reply #11 on:** August 18, 2008, 10:37:19 AM »

I don't see a problem with it. I've done it from time to time some years bacc & I still do it now, just in rehearsals tho.

vtguy84 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:32:49 PM »

Quote from: LyricTenor on August 18, 2008, 10:37:19 AM

I don't see a problem with it. I've done it from time to time some years bacc & I still do it now, just in rehearsals tho.

....and that's where I'm getting at. Is it a good look to have males in the soprano section during engagements/concerts/service¿

under13 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:36:58 PM »

Quote from: vtguy84 on August 18, 2008, 12:32:49 PM

....and that's where I'm getting at. Is it a good look to have males in the soprano section during engagements/concerts/service¿

Why wouldnt it be?

SisterT · « **Reply #14 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:40:54 PM »

Sisters are singing tenor, so why not have males singing soprano if they can pull it off. THe only ones who will have a problem is those who realy "don't have a clue."

Only a man wh is confident in himself will be able to pull it off and not worry about what other folk have to say. (By the way--that's a quality in a GOOD man).

"It doesn't look right" will only hold a person back. There was a time when interracial marriages "Didn't look right", and black people sitting in the front of a bus "Didn't look right". Worrying about "if it looks right" allows others (as opposed to God) to dictate your life and will keep a person trapped in mediocrity.

nessalynn77 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:55:50 PM »

Quote from: SisterT on August 18, 2008, 12:40:54 PM

Sisters are singing tenor, so why not have males singing soprano if they can pull it off. THe only ones who will have a problem is those who realy "don't have a clue."

Only a man wh is confident in himself will be able to pull it off and not worry about what other folk have to say. (By the way--that's a quality in a GOOD man). "It doesn't look right" will only hold a person back. There was a time when interracial marriages "Didn't look right", and black people sitting in the front of a bus "Didn't look right". Worrying about "if it looks right" allows others (as opposed to God) to dictate your life and will keep a person trapped in mediocrity.

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1voice · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:37:53 PM »

Quote from: SisterT on August 18, 2008, 12:40:54 PM

Sisters are singing tenor, so why not have males singing soprano if they can pull it off. THe only ones who will have a problem is those who realy "don't have a clue."

Only a man wh is confident in himself will be able to pull it off and not worry about what other folk have to say. (By the way--that's a quality in a GOOD man). "It doesn't look right" will only hold a person back. There was a time when interracial marriages "Didn't look right", and black people sitting in the front of a bus "Didn't look right". Worrying about "if it looks right" allows others (as opposed to God) to dictate your life and will keep a person trapped in mediocrity.

i agree totaly..

Sorry if i went to far VT, your right the look is good, now that i know what you were getting at...peace.

kodacolor · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2008, 08:57:27 PM »

Quote from: vtguy84 on August 11, 2008, 05:13:02 PM

What do you think about men singing in the soprano section¿

The first thing I think is, "OMGosh their range must be AMAZING!!" Some people think it's gay. I wonder what the think about Smokey Robinson and other males who sing with high voices.

trulyblessed · « **Reply #18 on:** August 22, 2008, 04:15:23 PM »

I have no problem with it as long as the are efficient.

Ramar · « **Reply #19 on:** August 22, 2008, 04:20:15 PM »

It would be a blessing to have a male soprano!!! I have one at my church, and it sounds great!!!

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