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You are here: Home / IJRCS / Scoping the Literature of Transgender Singing: Experiences and Pedagogical Insights in Choral Contexts

Scoping the Literature of Transgender Singing: Experiences and Pedagogical Insights in Choral Contexts

Naomi Cooper, Nadine Manion, and Scott Harrison
International Journal of Research in Choral Singing
Volume: 12, page(s): 68-87
Published 2024

Choral conductors have expressed interest in working with transgender singers more effectively, however, opportunities for professional development and resources in this area have been limited. This article reports a scoping review designed to explore the experiences of transgender singers in choral settings. Results offer insights for choral conductors seeking to enhance their support for this group. In this study we reviewed literature from 2013 to 2022. Of the 221 relevant studies included in the scoping review, 15 studies discussed choral contexts. These studies stressed the importance of (a) creating gender-inclusive and culturally responsive choral environments, (b) addressing concerns such as gendered language, concert attire, and voice part labeling, and (c) the impact of gender dysphoria on choral singing experiences. The search returned limited research on non-binary singers. Few studies disclosed the involvement of transgender researchers. Environmental factors such as gendered norms in choirs and the role of choral conductors functioned as both barriers and facilitators for transgender singers in choral contexts. Choral conductors can play a pivotal role in creating trans-inclusive environments by using gender-neutral language and fostering allyship for transgender individuals. The studies reviewed also addressed the vocal effects of gender-affirming hormone therapy, vocal exercises, binding practices, and vocal health while emphasizing the psychological and emotional aspects of voice and gender identity. While progress has been made in recognizing and accommodating transgender singers in choral settings, further research is needed to address the pedagogical implications of trans-specific vocal considerations, including gender-affirming hormone therapy and surgical interventions.

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