What do meditation and yoga have to do with singing? Voice clinician Wingate (U. of Florida) prescribes these methods to help singers reduce stress and performance anxiety. Following an overview of vocal anatomy and physiology, she discusses reasons for and assessment of female and male singers' voice difficulties, and vocal fitness for specific singing styles (e.g., the "belting" popular on American Idol). For school music teachers, choral directors, and others, the book includes a summary chart of voice- related side effects of common medications, and photos illustrating correct body posture and music-holding positions. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)