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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August 2000
Download the complete issue Articles Fred Waring’s Tone Syllables: His Legacy to American Choral Singingby Fritz Mountford A Renaissance Revival: Restoring Ornamentation in Contemporary Choral Performance by Kirk Aamot The Hungarian School of Choral Compsoers, 1960-2000 by Tredrag Gosta and John Haberlen The Heart of the Matter: Helpful Hints for Successful Programming and Efficient Rehearsing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Women Conductors of College Men’s Choirs – Redefining the “Brotherhood”
Collegiate men’s choirs have unique and storied traditions dating back to the Civil War and the founding of many prominent colleges in the United States (Albinder & Jones, 2008). Historically, these ensembles created a place for fraternity, brotherhood, and social outlets for young men (Jones, 2010). Consequently, there are few documented instances of women conducting […]
May 2000
Download the complete issue Articles Using Poulenc’s Manuscripts to Rectify Discrepancies in the New Edition of His Gloria by Lee G. Barrow Preparation of Future Choral Directors Relative to The National Standards–Goals 2000 by Cecil L. Adderley, III A Renaissance (and More!) of Sacred Choral Classics: An Interview with John Rutter edited by Timothy W. […]
