Year: 2016
Type: article
Abstract: This dissertation explores the relationship between singers and music performance \nanxiety (MPA). It includes a historical summary of the malady’s epidemiologic evolution, and \nfocuses on singer-specific research results. In addition to related concepts, theories, and clinical \ndata results, pertinent items such as accepted anxiety measures, surveys, and questionnaires are \nincluded. In addition to the literature review, this topical guide is intended to be used by singers \nsuffering from MPA as a starting point to begin to assess their levels of anxiety, both general and \nin heightened anxiety states such as when performing. In addition, this dissertation and included \nitems are meant to serve as a guide for teachers in the voice studio, and as a starting point to \nengage in a discussion with their students who suffer from MPA. It is meant to be a catalyst for \ngenerating a dialogue with the self or with the singing student. The research results suggest that \nan exhaustive study on singer-specific characteristics, predictors, and coping strategies is still \nneeded in order to determine the best treatment regimen for singers struggling with MPA.
Author: Joseph A. Diehl
Language: English
Subfield: Music
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Ball State University
OpenAlex ID: W2354044169