In this issue:
Editorial Choral Singing: A Matter of Relationships (J. F. Daughterty)
Choir Acoustics: An Overview of Research Published to Date (Sten Ternström)
The Effect of Conducting Gesture on Singers’ Perceptions of Inappropriate Vocal
Tension: A Pilot Study (R. J. Vieth Fuelberth)
A Preliminary Study of Factors That Limited Secondary School Involvement of
Collegiate Choral Singers (J. W. Tipps)
Preference for Strong or Weak Singer’s Formant Resonance in Choral Tone
Quality (J. K. Ford)
Choir Spacing and Formation: Choral Sound Preferences in Random, Synergistic,
and Gender-Specific Chamber Choir Placements (J. F. Daugherty)
Aesthetic Response to Choral Music: Response Comparisons of Performer-
Participants and Non-Performer Respondents (A. P. Davis)
IJRCS
Gospel Choir as a Space for Racial and Religious Expression for Black Students at a Predominantly White Institution
This ethnography aimed to describe the culture and philosophy of the Northwestern Community Ensemble (NCE), a predominantly Black gospel choir at a predominantly White institution. Data collection comprised standard ethnographic procedures—31 hours of observation at rehearsals and concerts as a non-participant observer, 28 hours as a participant observer, and 15 semi-structured interviews with ensemble members […]
Singers’ Responses to Congruent and Incongruent Verbal and Nonverbal Instructions
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine collegiate singers’ sung responses to and perceptions of congruent and incongruent verbal and nonverbal instructions. Research questions included: (1) To what extent do singers perform dynamics differently when provided with verbal instructions or conducting gestures?, (2) When presented with incongruent messages, will singers respond better to verbal […]
Effects of Three Conducting Gesture Heights on Acoustic and Perceptual Measures of Choral Sound
Music, Community, and Justice for All: Factors Influencing Participation in Gay Men’s Choruses
The diverse landscape of choral music includes a wide range of ensembles representing various community, cultural, and sociological perspectives. One may assume that the impetus for participation in choral music is strictly musical. However, while inherently musical, choral ensembles and their stated missions also reflect and influence the social interactions and core values of their […]
