36th Annual Student Research Conference
Black Gospel in the Music Classroom: Measuring the Effectiveness of Aural and Choreography-Based Learning In Midwestern High School Choir Students
MaKenna Carnes
Dr. Heather Cianciola, Faculty Mentor
This study measures the musical internalization of classically conditioned choir students in rehearsals that will employ diverse teaching techniques. The techniques used will mimic common teaching techniques in black gospel music, such as the inclusion of choreography and aural/oral learning. The goal of this study is to evaluate whether “classically” trained students respond well to historically black teaching methods, and determine whether these methods would be beneficial when incorporated in a music student’s core musical training. Elements of this study will include student satisfaction feedback via post-survey, and audio feedback via pitch/rhythmic accuracy measuring software. This study aims to answer the question that common music teachers are facing, and that is how to keep our music education culturally relevant, as well as most effective for our students.
Keywords: choir, education, oral/aural tradition, vocal techniques, gospel music
Topic(s):Music
African-American Studies
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Session: 101-3
Location: SUB Alumni Room
Time: 9:00