En passant learning of music theory in choirs; teaching and teacher education implications for South African conductors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22203164 |
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| Authors | Michael J Barrett (0000-0002-8680-8355, University of Pretoria, corresponding author), Caroline van Niekerk (0000-0003-2721-1118, University of Johannesburg), Roy Page-Shipp (0000-0002-2819-4703, University of Pretoria) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 100610 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Social Sciences & Humanities Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2590-2911 • E-ISSN: 2590-2911 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100610 |
| OpenAlex | W4382814548 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 15 |
Fifteen experienced South African conductors were interviewed on the importance of Music Theory for choristers, and its inculcation. All agreed on the value of some knowledge and understanding of Music Theory. They reflected particularly on its contribution to rapid learning and satisfying performance of items in their repertoire. Although not the main purpose of rehearsal, all conductors endeavour to improve this knowledge and understanding, illustrating the importance of Music Theory concepts as prompted by the needs of the music. Illustrations should be tailored to choristers’ maturity and experience, but gratifying improvements in insight and competence result in all cases
Art · Literature · Music education · Music theory · Musical · Pedagogy · Repertoire · Visual arts · Computer Science · Diverse Music Education Insights · Music Therapy and Health · Neuroscience and Music Perception · Psychology · Social Psychology
| Highly cited | No |
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