Sommer Diction for iOS

Over 2500 free IPA transcriptions of texts from Bach Cantatas, German Art Songs, and German Choral Music. The Sommer Diction App also includes introductory material to lyric (sung) German and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). An essential tool for voice students, coaches, teachers, choristers, and conductors interested in lyric diction. A monthly subscription ($0.99) grants access to advanced text preparation tools and ad-free use of the app.

AVAILABLE COMPOSERS

-Johann Sebastian Bach

-Johannes Brahms

-Gustav Mahler

-Felix Mendelssohn

-Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

-Franz Schubert

-Robert Schumann

-Heinrich Schtz

SUBSCRIBERS ACCESS

-Translations

-Text recitations & demonstrations

-Public Domain Scores

-Ad-free use of the app

Free & Premium Content added monthly!

PROJECT CREATOR

Daniel Sommer has a passion for projects that combine his love of classical music, teaching, and technology. He released Phonetic Keyboards early in 2016, enabling all iOS devices to freely utilize IPA symbols. Daniel has worked as both a professional singer and teacher of lyric diction, instructing at such institutions as Mannes: The New School for Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Additionally, he has delighted in coaching English, German, and Latin choral works with both professional and volunteer choruses.