To explore possible changes in educators’ self-reported strategies used to accommodate changingvoices, we replicated survey data collected between 1998-2000 (Killian, 2003). The original survey,developed from strategies of 47 experienced directors, consisted of a checklist of accommodations (treble singers only, rewrite parts, sing an octave lower, assign non-singing responsibilities, separate choirs by TB or Treble) and […]
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A Case Study of Herriman High School’s Advanced Treble Choir, Vivace
AbstractThe ensemble structure within a choral program can influence singers’ musical identities, motivation, and self-worth. The hierarchical organization of a choral program can also influence students’ experiences in choir. For example, students in treble choirs may develop musical skills, self-confidence, interpersonal skills, and group cohesion. However, traditional choral structures that position mixed choirs as the […]
Disrupting the Choral Class System: A Journey of One High School Choral Program
This case study sought to investigate one educator’s attempt to disrupt “the choral class system” within their public high school choral program. The following questions guided this research: (a) How does one teacher restructure a choral program to increase student access? (b) What meanings do student participants ascribe to participation? (c) What do the choral […]
Barbershop Harmony Society Judge Perceptions of Expressive Performances and Contest Adjudication
The purpose of this basic qualitative study (Merriam & Tisdell, 2016) was to analyze Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) judge perceptions of vocal and visual expression and what elements make up expressive performances. A secondary purpose was to explore how BHS judges perceived and utilized information gleaned from training. I interviewed ten current BHS judges from […]
Implicit Theories of Singing Ability and Singing Self-Concept in the Collegiate Choral Hierarchy
AbstractThe purpose of this study was to examine collegiate implicit theories of singing ability (i.e., mindset toward singing) and singing self-concept within the collegiate choral hierarchy. A secondary purpose was to examine collegiate singers’ desired ensemble placement and their reasons for wanting to stay in or leave their current ensemble. Participants (n = 142 collegiate […]
Scoping the Literature of Transgender Singing: Experiences and Pedagogical Insights in Choral Contexts
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 […]
