Podcast

In the adventure that is the adolescent voice much attention is given to the male changing voice.  While the male voice change is more drastic in terms of pitch fluctuation, the female voice change deserves equal attention.  In episode 31, Dr. Jamea Sale discusses the phases of the female voice change and provides resources to […]

In Part 3 of Dr. Terry J. Barham’s discussion of the boy’s changing voice, Dr. Barham shares strategies for maintaining a boy’s interest in singing.  Recommendations include, To watch ChoralEd, Episode 30 on YouTube click HERE.

In Part 2 of our three-part series on the boy’s changing voice Dr. Terry J. Barham provides insight into the voice test process.  When determining a boy’s voice part, Dr. Barham suggests the teacher establish a welcoming environment, completing the voice test individually (although group settings are also acceptable).  To begin, identify the student’s spoken […]

The boy’s changing voice is challenging to navigate for both teacher and student.  In this three-part series, Dr. Terry J. Barham discusses strategies for working with adolescent boys during the voice change process.  In Part 1, Dr. Barham discusses the developmental vocal changes that occur during adolescence and encourages open communication with students about their […]

Daily sight-reading in the choral classroom is a beneficial instructional practice that promotes music literacy skills.  However, this pedagogical approach is, at times, disinteresting to students due to the repetitive use of exercises from a methods book.  While consistency is important when teaching music literacy, variety is also beneficial, providing students with a new and […]

Audiation (also called inner hearing) is the process in which pitch is produced internally in the mind of the musician, with no sound being produced out loud, and is an important skill that should be developed in singers.  In all vocal production, singers must first audiate all the musical elements (pitch, rhythm, text, vowel, dynamic, […]