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Date

2025

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts

Department

Music

Committee Chair

Janet Page

Committee Chair

Miriam van Mersbergen

Committee Member

Benjamin Smith

Committee Member

Mary Wilson

Abstract

Historically variable in its terminology, “vibrato” was not used until the nineteenth century. Coaches and teachers recognize it as a signature of healthy, expressive singing, except in some stylistically appropriate contexts. However, it continues to raise questions. Little data has been reported on vibrato outside of general characteristics. Only a few sources exist examining the knowledge and skillset of teachers of singing. This survey aimed to gain information on what instructors and coaches are told about vibrato in comparison to what they experience in the voice studio. An anonymous mixed-method survey was distributed to 201 professional voice teachers and coaches; results will be discussed. The current state of affairs is a lack of knowledge, lack of teaching in the studio, and lack of literature about vibrato.

Comments

Data is provided by the student.”

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest.

Notes

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