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 […]
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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 […]
Online Social Comparison and Impostor Phenomenon Among Choral Music Educators
The purpose of this study was to examine the degree to which selected demographic variables and online social comparison predict Impostor Phenomenon (IP) among choral music educators. Participants (N = 143) provided demographic information and completed an adapted version of the Iowa Netherlands Social Comparison Orientation Measure (INCOM) and the Clance Impostor Scale (CIPS). IP […]
Embodying the Music: A Survey of Choral Music Educators on Conducting Injury and Wellness Techniques
The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify the most common choral conducting-related injuries, and determine the ways conductors completing the survey have adapted their physical gesture to accommodate or avoid pain and discomfort. Utilizing a researcher-designed online survey, we asked choral music educators to identify and describe musculoskeletal and vocal injuries sustained throughout […]
Music Teachers’ Ability to Identify Healthy and Unhealthy Vocal Behaviors
Abstract Teachers across all disciplines are at elevated risk for voice disorders, yet researchers indicate that many educators lack comprehensive knowledge of behaviors that support vocal health. This study examined whether music K-12 teachers (n = 79) could accurately identify healthy and unhealthy vocal behaviors while viewing short video clips of teaching. Behaviors were classified […]
