{"title":"Answered by Madame Marchesi: A Department Devoted to the Questions of Vocal Students, Part 3","authors":"Kimberly Broadwater","doi":"10.53830/sing.00030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00030","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: In 1907–1908, the Ladies Home Journal published a series of articles in which people could send questions to the famous voice teacher Mathilda Marchesi (1821–1913) to be answered in print. These articles are a rare glimpse at first-person, uninterpreted information. To the author’s knowledge, this collection of articles had not been previously republished in its entirety until this three-part series within Provenance , of which this installment—containing an exercise designed to train the trill—is the final one.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"120 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140089131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Fatal Flaws in Voice Research and How to Avoid Them, Part Two: Qualitative Studies","authors":"David Meyer, John R. Goss","doi":"10.53830/sing.00026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00026","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: This article is the second part of a two-part series examining so-called “fatal flaws” in voice science, with an emphasis on qualitative studies. This type of research looks for evidence to explore real-world phenomena, and asks questions like, “why?” or “I wonder what, or how?” The most common errors noted in qualitative studies include researchers’ overestimation of their expertise, failure to practice intellectual humility, failure to control for researcher bias, and privileging the “expert in the room” rather than participants’ perspectives. Interview protocols are examined, including a common method for ensuring trustworthiness called “member checking.” Recommendations for avoiding common errors in survey research, both qualitative and quantitative, are discussed.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"3 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140083382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Master of None: Challenging the Master-Apprentice Model","authors":"Brian Manternach","doi":"10.53830/sing.00028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00028","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: A 2006 research study sought to identify specific characteristics that make for outstanding studio instruction by recording, observing, and analyzing three renowned artist-teachers. Some of the practices of the observed teachers seemed to embody a “master-apprentice” or “teacher-centered” model of teaching, which is increasingly falling out of favor among modern pedagogues. This article identifies the specific elements from the study that were most indicative of a master-apprentice approach. It outlines potential problems with these practices and presents alternative approaches that are intended to reflect a more student-centered pedagogy.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":" 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140091806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"World Voice Day 2024: Resonate, Educate, Celebrate!","authors":"Diana Allan","doi":"10.53830/sing.00019","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00019","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: The theme of World Voice Day 2024 is “Resonate, Educate, Celebrate!” NATS members are urged to celebrate the transformative power of singing through concerts and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of singing and advocate for vocal diversity on Tuesday, April 16. Performers and teachers can broaden repertoire choices, incorporating varied musical traditions, new, and underrepresented voices, and suggests a “Giving Tuesday.” In preparation for NATS’ 80th anniversary and the upcoming NATS National Conference, NATS announces its partnership with the non-profit organization SocialOffset.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"25 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140083779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Empowering Joint Musical Expression in Singer-Pianist Duos through Exploration of Text","authors":"Elvia Puccinelli","doi":"10.53830/sing.00031","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00031","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: This article considers the many ways that musical partners can encourage and empower partnership in the form of joint musical expression. Examining, unpacking and living within the text—its words and punctuation, origins, emotion and subtext—is a very accessible, discussion-provoking, and effective way to nurture that sought-after shared sense of ownership of a particular piece of music. Through exploration of structure, meaning, and timing, teams can unleash the expressive potential of their unified musical voices.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"12 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140083075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Focusing the Scope: The Voice Practitioner’s Role in Trauma-Informed Care","authors":"Elisa Monti, Megan Durham, Allison Reynolds","doi":"10.53830/sing.00029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00029","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: The phrase trauma-informed has gained popularity in the singing voice community, especially since the outbreak of COVID-19. Although it is a critical area of education and research, there can be a lack of consensus on its definition, and how we can responsibly integrate trauma-informed principles into voice education. In this article, the authors touch on the definition, effects, and statistics of trauma and on principles of trauma-informed practices. Additionally, the authors offer suggested guidelines to be supportive in the potential presence of trauma-related reactivity, but in a manner that is completely within the scope of the voice specialist.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140083360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Healthy Singing Practices: An Analysis of Body Mapping Education on Undergraduate Vocalists","authors":"Sarah Stapleton","doi":"10.53830/sing.00021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00021","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Singers are unique among musicians because their instrument is their body. Undergraduate singers studying at Ontario universities participated in a study investigating the effectiveness of Body Mapping education for undergraduate-level voice students, in the belief that an understanding of the body aids a deeper understanding of singing, leading to enhanced performances, heightened personal discoveries, and reduced instances of injury. This article describes key findings of the study, including students’ experiences of greater ease and improved vocal function following Body Mapping, while panelists’ bias and their ability to rate students objectively was also observed. The article ends with the author’s observations of lessons learned as a new researcher.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"110 29","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140088785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Implicit and Explicit Biases for Gender in Opera Roles","authors":"Laura Carskadden, Jenine Brown","doi":"10.53830/sing.00023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00023","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Recent scholarship by LaBonte and Bryngelsson has illustrated an imbalance of roles composed for men and women within often-performed operas today. This study examines the possible implications of this on audience members, testing participants’ explicit and implicit biases for gender after watching scenes from an opera by Mozart, performed as written and also performed with the gender roles reversed. The experimental findings have implications for opera companies and for opera pedagogy, and we ask whether continuing to perform frequently performed operas from this era as written is propagating negative stereotypes against women, in terms of both representation and character portrayals.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"16 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140084977","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Happy 80th Birthday, NATS! 1944–2024","authors":"Diana Allan","doi":"10.53830/sing.00001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00001","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: In celebration of NATS’ 80th birthday, this column envisions NATS’ future by drawing inspiration from Dan Buettner’s research on Blue Zones—regions where people live extraordinarily long and healthy lives. Buettner’s insights serve as a framework for contemplating NATS’ and NATS members’ longevity and well-being.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":" July","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139391876","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficiency in Singing and Learning Requires Effort","authors":"Lynn Maxfield","doi":"10.53830/sing.00010","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.53830/sing.00010","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract: Teachers and singers place considerable value on reducing effort in their singing and in their teaching. However, there is a point at which reducing effort may impede both learning and singing. A case is made for improved efficiency in learning with increased effort.","PeriodicalId":511667,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Singing","volume":"35 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139456780","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}