In order to perform well, many music educators schedule additional practices just prior to a concert. The increased strain on the voice of singers may actually produce the opposite of the desired effect on the quality of the performance according to a preliminary study published in the March/April 2017 issue of Journal of Singing. As in athletics, early preparation and then tapering rehearsal time as the concert approaches may result in increased vocal quality.
"The results of the current study suggest that a tapered rehearsal schedule may be beneficial for some performers in improving vocal quality, at least as measured by postperformance vocal function. The participant who derived the most benefit from the tapered schedule was an individual who exhibited significant tissue changes during the preperformance exam and thus required additional rest and healing time." (Gorham-Rowan, Paoletti, and Morris, 2017)
Researches studied choirs who tapered rehearsal time by ten percent (10%) each week, up to thirty percent (30%), for three weeks prior to the performance. Additional research should be conducted to explore rehearsal duration and the correlating effects upon performance.
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References:
Gorham-Rowan, M., Paoletti, K., & Morris, R. (2017). Effect of a tapered rehearsal schedule on voice in choir singers. Journal of Singing, 73(4), 391-401. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/docview/1874694784?accountid=12085
"The results of the current study suggest that a tapered rehearsal schedule may be beneficial for some performers in improving vocal quality, at least as measured by postperformance vocal function. The participant who derived the most benefit from the tapered schedule was an individual who exhibited significant tissue changes during the preperformance exam and thus required additional rest and healing time." (Gorham-Rowan, Paoletti, and Morris, 2017)
Researches studied choirs who tapered rehearsal time by ten percent (10%) each week, up to thirty percent (30%), for three weeks prior to the performance. Additional research should be conducted to explore rehearsal duration and the correlating effects upon performance.
Praise Hymn Fashions is committed to providing excellence in fashion and service and sharing tips for excellence in the classroom and in life for educators. We are an approved vendor in many school districts across the United States and proudly support schools and universities not only with our products, but also by giving back to the education community. To learn more about our children's concert apparel division, visit Ginger Snaps Apparel online.
References:
Gorham-Rowan, M., Paoletti, K., & Morris, R. (2017). Effect of a tapered rehearsal schedule on voice in choir singers. Journal of Singing, 73(4), 391-401. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.liberty.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.liberty.edu/docview/1874694784?accountid=12085
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