{"title":"Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) model in choir ensemble: Perspective form choirmasters in Klang Valley, Malaysia","authors":"Queen Nie Liaw, Wen Fen Beh, Feng-Hsu Lee","doi":"10.1177/02557614251333525","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"Choir ensembles have been influential in shaping the esteemed culture of schools in recent decades. Despite this, choirmasters frequently place a significant emphasis on technical proficiency, considering it a key determinant of the choir’s learning rather than creating a thorough curriculum that covers all facets of comprehending music. In response, the current study aims to ascertain the criteria used by choirmasters for assessing music selection and analysing compositions, learning outcomes and uncovering strategies and assessments to determine alignment with the Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) model, which integrates performing with understanding. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews conducted via Zoom with eight choirmasters. The results revealed that choirmasters’ teaching plan aligned with L. Sindberg’s (2012) CMP model. Choirmasters prioritise choirs’ vocal background when selecting compositions and emphasise understanding the meaning and appropriateness of the text during composition analysis. They highlight cognitive outcomes by fostering a profound grasp of the pieces and use creative and interactive teaching strategies. Assessment plays a crucial role in evaluating choir members’ musicianship skill, monitoring progress and achieving learning objectives. While CMP model provides a strong foundation, ongoing research aims to refine and expand it to ensure continued relevance in the evolving needs of music ensemble.","PeriodicalId":46623,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Music Education","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.3000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"International Journal of Music Education","FirstCategoryId":"95","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1177/02557614251333525","RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"教育学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q2","JCRName":"EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Choir ensembles have been influential in shaping the esteemed culture of schools in recent decades. Despite this, choirmasters frequently place a significant emphasis on technical proficiency, considering it a key determinant of the choir’s learning rather than creating a thorough curriculum that covers all facets of comprehending music. In response, the current study aims to ascertain the criteria used by choirmasters for assessing music selection and analysing compositions, learning outcomes and uncovering strategies and assessments to determine alignment with the Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance (CMP) model, which integrates performing with understanding. Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews conducted via Zoom with eight choirmasters. The results revealed that choirmasters’ teaching plan aligned with L. Sindberg’s (2012) CMP model. Choirmasters prioritise choirs’ vocal background when selecting compositions and emphasise understanding the meaning and appropriateness of the text during composition analysis. They highlight cognitive outcomes by fostering a profound grasp of the pieces and use creative and interactive teaching strategies. Assessment plays a crucial role in evaluating choir members’ musicianship skill, monitoring progress and achieving learning objectives. While CMP model provides a strong foundation, ongoing research aims to refine and expand it to ensure continued relevance in the evolving needs of music ensemble.
期刊介绍:
The International Journal of Music Education (IJME) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the International Society for Music Education (ISME) four times a year. Manuscripts published are scholarly works, representing empirical research in a variety of modalities. They enhance knowledge regarding the teaching and learning of music with a special interest toward an international constituency. Manuscripts report results of quantitative or qualitative research studies, summarize bodies or research, present theories, models, or philosophical positions, etc. Papers show relevance to advancing the practice of music teaching and learning at all age levels with issues of direct concern to the classroom or studio, in school and out, private and group instruction. All manuscripts should contain evidence of a scholarly approach and be situated within the current literature. Implications for learning and teaching of music should be clearly stated, relevant, contemporary, and of interest to an international readership.