Betty A Bailey
Biographic Data
| ID | 3865555 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Betty A Bailey |
| GIVEN NAMES | Betty A |
| FAMILY NAME | Bailey |
| SIGNATURE | BAILEY B A |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Sheffield |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 30 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Effects of group singing and performance for marginalized and middle-class singers
In western society music performance is generally considered from the perspective of the elite performer, and the performance literature within the psychology of music has been representative of this preoccupation. But, in spite of much attention being directed to the 'how' of creating exceptional performances, little attention has been given to the 'why' of performance. Results of an investigation with members of a choir for homeless men indicat…
Amateur Group Singing as a Therapeutic Instrument
This article presents a study of a choir of homeless men who experienced positive life transformations since joining the choir. In view of holistic health constructs which propose that overall health and life satisfaction are rooted in cultural practices, it was considered that involvement in group singing, in a community setting germane to the lifestyle of the participants, may have contributed to the positive outcomes. The results of an interpr…
Adaptive Characteristics of Group Singing: Perceptions from Members of a Choir Forhomeless Men
There is considerable evidence to suggest that music has adaptive characteristics. Individuals use recorded music to transform the emotional landscape to coincide with transitory needs and desires. Also, music has frequently been reported to provoke uncommon emotional and physical reactions often referred to as peak experiences. In many cultures, that have limited industrial and technological development, active participation in musical activitie…
Effects of group singing and performance for marginalized and middle-class singers
In western society music performance is generally considered from the perspective of the elite performer, and the performance literature within the psychology of music has been representative of this preoccupation. But, in spite of much attention being directed to the 'how' of creating exceptional performances, little attention has been given to the 'why' of performance. Results of an investigation with members of a choir for homeless men indicat…
Amateur Group Singing as a Therapeutic Instrument
This article presents a study of a choir of homeless men who experienced positive life transformations since joining the choir. In view of holistic health constructs which propose that overall health and life satisfaction are rooted in cultural practices, it was considered that involvement in group singing, in a community setting germane to the lifestyle of the participants, may have contributed to the positive outcomes. The results of an interpr…
Adaptive Characteristics of Group Singing: Perceptions from Members of a Choir Forhomeless Men
There is considerable evidence to suggest that music has adaptive characteristics. Individuals use recorded music to transform the emotional landscape to coincide with transitory needs and desires. Also, music has frequently been reported to provoke uncommon emotional and physical reactions often referred to as peak experiences. In many cultures, that have limited industrial and technological development, active participation in musical activitie…
Amateur Group Singing as a Therapeutic Instrument
This article presents a study of a choir of homeless men who experienced positive life transformations since joining the choir. In view of holistic health constructs which propose that overall health and life satisfaction are rooted in cultural practices, it was considered that involvement in group singing, in a community setting germane to the lifestyle of the participants, may have contributed to the positive outcomes. The results of an interpr…
Effects of group singing and performance for marginalized and middle-class singers
In western society music performance is generally considered from the perspective of the elite performer, and the performance literature within the psychology of music has been representative of this preoccupation. But, in spite of much attention being directed to the 'how' of creating exceptional performances, little attention has been given to the 'why' of performance. Results of an investigation with members of a choir for homeless men indicat…
Choir (3 works) · Diverse Music Education Insights (3 works) · Music Therapy and Health (3 works) · Neuroscience and Music Perception (3 works) · Art (2 works) · Musical (2 works) · Musicality (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Singing (2 works)