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The Emerging Future of Collegiate Voice Instruction: Updated SWOT Analysis of Current Practice and Implications for the Next Generation

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect and change the world of singing. An earlier (2014) article in the Journal of Singing investigated whether collegiate voice pedagogy adequately served the needs of our singers. In an important article, “The Emerging Future of Collegiate Voice Instruction: Updated SWOT Analysis of Current Practice and Implications for the Next Generation,” published in the January/February issue of the periodical, authors Matt Edwards, Jacqlyn Zito-Edwards, and David Meyer present an updated analysis of the question, taking into consideration changes in the current educational climate.

JOS-079-3-2023-331.pdf (application/pdf, 459.4 K) posted at 3:16 PM, January 6, 2023

The Female Broadway Belt Voice: The Singer’s Perspective

Although belting is dominant style of singing required for females pursuing a professional career in music theater, its pedagogy remains somewhat unsettled. Christianne Roll’s article, “The Female Broadway Belt Voice: The Singer’s Perspective,” found in the November/December issue of “Journal of Singing,” in a study of 17 student singers, shows that voice teachers’ perception and instruction may benefit from a student-centered perspective on the female music theater belt technique.

JOS-076-2-2019-155_-_Christianne_Roll_-_The_Female_Broadway_Belt_Voice.pdf (application/pdf, 223 K) posted at 10:57 AM, December 17, 2019

The Foundations of Mariachi Singing: A Pedagogic Investigation of Stylistically Informed Techniques

The significance and popularity of Mariachi music have initiated extensive discussions about the genre's historical vocal practices, specifically concerning matters of vocal efficiency and sustainability. In their article from the March/April issue, “The Foundations of Mariachi Singing: A Pedagogic Investigation of Stylistically Informed Techniques,” co-authors Justin John Moniz and Paulina Villarreal investigate the technical skill sets required for authentic Mariachi performance. This investigation aims to enrich the teaching and practice of Mariachi singing and support the preservation of its rich musical heritage.

JOS-081-4-2025-441.pdf (application/pdf, 744.5 K) posted at 4:23 PM, April 15, 2025

The Multifunctional Pianist: The Recipe for Orchestral Color and Playing

In their work with singers, collaborative pianists regularly encounter piano reductions of orchestral scores in choral, opera, and concert repertoire. Canadian pianist, chamber musician, pedagogue, and vocal coach Lucas Wong, in his article “The Multifunctional Pianist: The Recipe for Orchestral Color and Playing,” published in the January/February issue of the Journal of Singing, addresses the challenge of searching for an orchestral palette on the 88 keys. Wong focuses on rhythm, timbre, acoustics, dynamic manipulations, and extreme registers to approximate orchestral color at the keyboard.

JOS_077_03_2021_429.pdf (application/pdf, 1454.1 K) posted at 10:27 AM, January 11, 2021

The Myth of Intonation as an Objective Measure of Singing Quality

In their article, “The Myth of Intonation as an Objective Measure of Singing Quality,” published in the May/June issue of Journal of Singing, coauthors Deirdre Michael and Marina Gilman demonstrate that much disagreement exists in terms of pitch accuracy and intonation. They further show that pitch perception cannot be isolated from perception of other aspects of sung tone, nor can intonation be isolated from perceptual assessment of the quality of a whole presentation. The study seeks to clarify the conundrum of intonation and to bring voice pedagogy in line with evidence-based practice founded upon recent scientific research.

JOS_077_5_2021_591.pdf (application/pdf, 619.8 K) posted at 3:47 PM, May 7, 2021

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