Musical expressivity in choral singing
- Authors: Agenbag, Gustel
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Choral singing , Choirs (Music) , Music -- Psychological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MMus
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/13614 , vital:27257
- Description: This qualitative mini-treatise explores Musical expressivity in choral singing with reference to three High School choirs in the Port Elizabeth area. Singing with emotions is not only a facial expression of some sort. There are so many more aspects which could be applied in order for the choral performance to be of an outstanding nature and not merely a performance. The researcher questioned the possibility of introducing expressiveness into rehearsals and performance through the application of more expressive conducting techniques, more detailed musical aspects and a general sense of unity within the group. The choral conductor plays a primary role and should therefore be considered as the most important link between choir and excellence. Focus is put on specific warm up exercises and suggestions are put forward regarding the development of your own, personalized exercises which suits your own unique setup. Data was collected through open-ended interviewees of the three school choir conductors as well as data from current and past studies on various topics. The perceptions of these conductors were noted and the manner in which they apply Musical knowledge during their rehearsals. Research findings indicate that not enough emphasis is put on expressive singing during rehearsals. More research done by the conductors and attending workshops are recommended for personal growth and development.
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- Date Issued: 2017
- Authors: Agenbag, Gustel
- Date: 2017
- Subjects: Choral singing , Choirs (Music) , Music -- Psychological aspects
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MMus
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/13614 , vital:27257
- Description: This qualitative mini-treatise explores Musical expressivity in choral singing with reference to three High School choirs in the Port Elizabeth area. Singing with emotions is not only a facial expression of some sort. There are so many more aspects which could be applied in order for the choral performance to be of an outstanding nature and not merely a performance. The researcher questioned the possibility of introducing expressiveness into rehearsals and performance through the application of more expressive conducting techniques, more detailed musical aspects and a general sense of unity within the group. The choral conductor plays a primary role and should therefore be considered as the most important link between choir and excellence. Focus is put on specific warm up exercises and suggestions are put forward regarding the development of your own, personalized exercises which suits your own unique setup. Data was collected through open-ended interviewees of the three school choir conductors as well as data from current and past studies on various topics. The perceptions of these conductors were noted and the manner in which they apply Musical knowledge during their rehearsals. Research findings indicate that not enough emphasis is put on expressive singing during rehearsals. More research done by the conductors and attending workshops are recommended for personal growth and development.
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- Date Issued: 2017
From physics to music: an analysis of the role of overtones in the improvement of choral tone
- Authors: Starker, Leonard Bonn
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Choral singing , Choral singing -- Intonation , Choral singing -- Instruction and study , Voice culture
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MMus
- Identifier: vital:8518 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1012937
- Description: Numerous studies exist examining the link in solo singers between timbre and overtone spectra. The purpose of this study is to examine if similar results can be obtained by applying the same techniques to choral singing. The study is aimed at non-scientific readers and therefore introduces the subject with background to the relevant physics. In this study a number of recorded samples of choirs were taken from www.youtube.com and analyzed. The analysis included computation of long-term average spectra (LTAS) and singing power ratio‟s (SPR), which provided an indication of the relative energy in the higher overtone region of every choir. This was compared to a binary value judgment of the choirs. The results indicate that the SPR as applied to soloists cannot be directly applied to choirs. A link between SPR and a perceived “good” choral tone could exist but would have to be interpreted differently than in the case of soloists. It was also found that a possible link could exist between frequency peaks in LTAS and a choir‟s intonation.
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- Date Issued: 2011
- Authors: Starker, Leonard Bonn
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: Choral singing , Choral singing -- Intonation , Choral singing -- Instruction and study , Voice culture
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MMus
- Identifier: vital:8518 , http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1012937
- Description: Numerous studies exist examining the link in solo singers between timbre and overtone spectra. The purpose of this study is to examine if similar results can be obtained by applying the same techniques to choral singing. The study is aimed at non-scientific readers and therefore introduces the subject with background to the relevant physics. In this study a number of recorded samples of choirs were taken from www.youtube.com and analyzed. The analysis included computation of long-term average spectra (LTAS) and singing power ratio‟s (SPR), which provided an indication of the relative energy in the higher overtone region of every choir. This was compared to a binary value judgment of the choirs. The results indicate that the SPR as applied to soloists cannot be directly applied to choirs. A link between SPR and a perceived “good” choral tone could exist but would have to be interpreted differently than in the case of soloists. It was also found that a possible link could exist between frequency peaks in LTAS and a choir‟s intonation.
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- Date Issued: 2011
Aspects of the theory and practice of choral training in South African schools
- Authors: Radue, Robin R
- Date: 1980
- Subjects: Choral music -- Scores Choral music -- Instruction and study Choirs (Music) -- Instruction and study , Choral singing , Scores , Children's choirs , Choral training
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MMus
- Identifier: vital:2629 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001974
- Description: Firstly, the matter of constituting a choir is discussed. This involves auditioning, with its attendant problems of nervousness and self-consciousness on the part of the children, and assessment on that of the trainer. In the final analysis, after enthusiastically advertising the rewards to be gained from choral singing, and after trying to create an environment which is seen to be conducive to this philosophy, the trainer has to make the best of the willing forces available. Rehearsals are probably more important than performances, since the time devoted to preparation is much longer. Moreover, the educational value of carefully preparing the music and of becoming acquainted with the techniques of singing and with the aesthetic niceties of style and interpretation should by no means be underestimated. The choir and trainer get to know not only the music but also each other, and the trainer has to use his skills wisely in developing the human and musical resources available to him, in order to realize their greatest potential (Introduction, p. ii-iii)
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- Date Issued: 1980
- Authors: Radue, Robin R
- Date: 1980
- Subjects: Choral music -- Scores Choral music -- Instruction and study Choirs (Music) -- Instruction and study , Choral singing , Scores , Children's choirs , Choral training
- Language: English
- Type: Thesis , Masters , MMus
- Identifier: vital:2629 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1001974
- Description: Firstly, the matter of constituting a choir is discussed. This involves auditioning, with its attendant problems of nervousness and self-consciousness on the part of the children, and assessment on that of the trainer. In the final analysis, after enthusiastically advertising the rewards to be gained from choral singing, and after trying to create an environment which is seen to be conducive to this philosophy, the trainer has to make the best of the willing forces available. Rehearsals are probably more important than performances, since the time devoted to preparation is much longer. Moreover, the educational value of carefully preparing the music and of becoming acquainted with the techniques of singing and with the aesthetic niceties of style and interpretation should by no means be underestimated. The choir and trainer get to know not only the music but also each other, and the trainer has to use his skills wisely in developing the human and musical resources available to him, in order to realize their greatest potential (Introduction, p. ii-iii)
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- Date Issued: 1980
The Sound of Africa: A documentary broadcast for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation
- Authors: Tracey, Hugh
- Subjects: Drum , Silence , Birds , Frogs , Lioness , Lion , Wild animals , Languages , Bemba , Zambia , Karanga , Zimbabwe , Northern Rhodesia , Southern Rhodesia , Mpondo , Eastern Cape , South Africa , Tonga , Zambezi , Quill , Cattle calling , Malimba , Hand piano , Tanganyika , Chief , Banana , Lake Victoria , Pipes , Flutes , Lakes , Choral singing , Forests , Drums , Xylophones , Guitars , Jazz , Penny whistles , Town , Hymn , Carol , Royal flautist , Soga , Mountains of the Moon , Grass plains , Choruses , Men , Ululation , Mafikeng , Tswana , Bush , Trees , Bows , Plucking , Twanging , Mouth-bow , Stick-bow , Zulu , Love song , Board Zither , Bangwe , Nyasaland , Harp , Uganda , Kenya , Kipsigi , Guitar , Luba , Congo River , Message drum , Portuguese , Seagulls , Chopi , Chepkong , Jimmy Rodgers
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15092 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008520 , Reel number: BC106, BC107, BC108, BC109
- Description: Documentary Broadcast for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in ‘The Sound of Africa‘ Series of illustrated talks by Hugh Tracey on his travels in search of African music , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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- Authors: Tracey, Hugh
- Subjects: Drum , Silence , Birds , Frogs , Lioness , Lion , Wild animals , Languages , Bemba , Zambia , Karanga , Zimbabwe , Northern Rhodesia , Southern Rhodesia , Mpondo , Eastern Cape , South Africa , Tonga , Zambezi , Quill , Cattle calling , Malimba , Hand piano , Tanganyika , Chief , Banana , Lake Victoria , Pipes , Flutes , Lakes , Choral singing , Forests , Drums , Xylophones , Guitars , Jazz , Penny whistles , Town , Hymn , Carol , Royal flautist , Soga , Mountains of the Moon , Grass plains , Choruses , Men , Ululation , Mafikeng , Tswana , Bush , Trees , Bows , Plucking , Twanging , Mouth-bow , Stick-bow , Zulu , Love song , Board Zither , Bangwe , Nyasaland , Harp , Uganda , Kenya , Kipsigi , Guitar , Luba , Congo River , Message drum , Portuguese , Seagulls , Chopi , Chepkong , Jimmy Rodgers
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15092 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008520 , Reel number: BC106, BC107, BC108, BC109
- Description: Documentary Broadcast for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in ‘The Sound of Africa‘ Series of illustrated talks by Hugh Tracey on his travels in search of African music , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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The Sound of Africa: The Three High Commission Territories Series No.2, The music of Bechuanaland
- Authors: Tracey, Hugh
- Subjects: Singing , Bechuaunaland , Desert , Mafikeng , Rain , Drought , Rain song , Pula , Khanye , Tswana , Cattle , Cattle raiding , Lion , Chanting , Clans , History , Basutoland , Khama , Praise verse , Initiation ceremony , Secret , Sacred , Girls‘ initiation ceremony , Straw masks , Rolong , Blankets , Knopkierie , Shaved head , Red face , Tortoises , Liver , Wood cutting , Pina dance , Party dance , Beer , Drinking , Grunting , Honey bear , Choir , One good turn deserves another , Choral singing , Colonialism , Hymn , Pipes , Reed , Leopard , Morals , Children , Lion hunting song , Khama‘s country , Ishetlhana , Beer drinking song , Nagogwe me leseng , He ga re a nmwa ke nkgana
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15093 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008521 , Reel number: BC114, BC115, BC116
- Description: 2nd of 4 of ‘The Three High Commission Territories‘ of ‘The Sound of Africa‘ Series of illustrated talks by Hugh Tracey on his travels in search of African music, broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation , Feature programm for the BBC , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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- Authors: Tracey, Hugh
- Subjects: Singing , Bechuaunaland , Desert , Mafikeng , Rain , Drought , Rain song , Pula , Khanye , Tswana , Cattle , Cattle raiding , Lion , Chanting , Clans , History , Basutoland , Khama , Praise verse , Initiation ceremony , Secret , Sacred , Girls‘ initiation ceremony , Straw masks , Rolong , Blankets , Knopkierie , Shaved head , Red face , Tortoises , Liver , Wood cutting , Pina dance , Party dance , Beer , Drinking , Grunting , Honey bear , Choir , One good turn deserves another , Choral singing , Colonialism , Hymn , Pipes , Reed , Leopard , Morals , Children , Lion hunting song , Khama‘s country , Ishetlhana , Beer drinking song , Nagogwe me leseng , He ga re a nmwa ke nkgana
- Language: English
- Type: Sound , Radio broadcast , Music
- Identifier: vital:15093 , http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1008521 , Reel number: BC114, BC115, BC116
- Description: 2nd of 4 of ‘The Three High Commission Territories‘ of ‘The Sound of Africa‘ Series of illustrated talks by Hugh Tracey on his travels in search of African music, broadcast by the British Broadcasting Corporation , Feature programm for the BBC , For further details refer to the ILAM Document Collection: Hugh Tracey Broadcasts
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