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A Descriptive Study of Vocal Maturation among Male Adolescent Vocalists and Instrumentalists
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Killian, Janice N.; Wayman, John B. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2010
This descriptive study was designed to examine middle school adolescent boys' singing voices ( N = 104) comprising volunteers enrolled in band (n = 72) or choir (n = 32). The authors sought to confirm possible earlier voice change, to compare vocal characteristics among frequent (choir) and infrequent (band) singers, and to determine use of…
Descriptors: Males, Singing, Speech, Musicians
Perceptions of the Voice-Change Process: Male Adult versus Adolescent Musicians and Nonmusicians.
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Killian, Janice N. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 1997
Examines the changing-voice process by interviewing 141 males including changing-voice boys (both singers and non-singers) and men (both singers and non-singers at time of voice change). Finds that boys remember more about voice change than do men, singers noticed voice-change signs more, and mixed feelings about voice change were expressed. (DSK)
Descriptors: Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Adults, Males
A Comparison of Successful and Unsuccessful Strategies in Individual Sight-Singing Preparation and Performance
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Killian, Janice N.; Henry, Michele L. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2005
High school singers (N = 198) individually sang two melodies from notation, with and without a 30-second practice opportunity. Overall accuracy scores were significantly higher with preparation time. The less accurate singers, however, did not benefit from practice time. Analysis of videoed tests indicated that high scorers tonicized (vocally…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Music Activities, Singing, High School Students