The Choral Conducting Gesture in Music Teacher Education
Toward an Evaluative-Formative Scale (CCS)
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21635549 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Josep Gustems-Carnicer (0000-0002-6442-9805, Universitat de Barcelona, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-09-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Music Teacher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1057-0837 • E-ISSN: 1945-0079 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10570837251377905 |
| OpenAlex | W4414585293 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 42 |
Choral conducting is essential in Music Teacher Education, shaping musical, pedagogical, and social competencies through methodologies like Problem-Based Learning, which foster confidence, leadership, and teamwork. Gesture evaluation should be formative, serving as a learning tool. Various models assess accuracy, expressiveness, and motivation, crucial for developing future conductors. This study designed and validated a 16-item Choral Conducting Scale (CCS) for Preservice music educators. Key items, their grouping, and their weight in the overall assessment were analyzed through statistical and qualitative analyses and confirmed its reliability (α = .78) in a university sample. Factorial analysis highlighted the importance of rhythm, meter, and facial expression in assessment. No significant differences were observed based on gender, age, or choral experience, except for students with experience as conductors, who rated more critically. The scale encourages interrelated practice with a technical, musical, and aesthetic focus. Future research should expand educational and cultural contexts to enhance preparation
Choir · Fluency · Gesture · Music education · Qualitative research · Statistical analysis · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Education and Analysis · Neuroscience and Music Perception
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Effects of Conducting Plane on Band and Choral Musicians’ Perceptions of Conductor and Ensemble Expressivity
The Role of Conductor Facial Expression in Students’ Evaluation of Ensemble Expressivity
Conductor Expressivity Affects Evaluation of Rehearsal Instruction
Demonstrating Rigor Using Thematic Analysis
| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |