Diction, diction, diction! Good diction in singing is one of the most critical skills needed for singers, whether singing as an individual cantor or in a small ensemble or a large choir. Without good diction in singing, the assembly can’t understand the words and the message of the song. In this video, Steve Petrunak teaches principles of good diction using the song “Drawn to You” by Sarah Hart.
It may be helpful for you to follow along using a copy of the song from a hymnal or from the OCP website.
The song used in this educational video is:
Drawn to You © 2019, Sarah Hart.
Published by Spirit & Song®, a division of OCP.
All rights reserved. Used with permission.
Video by Steve Petrunak, a founding board member of CLEF and recently retired director of music at St. Blase Catholic Church in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Steve has worked in music ministry for more than 40 years and is the co-author of “Managing Music Ministry: Beyond Notes and Chords.”
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