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Date

2026

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts

Department

Music

Committee Chair

Francis Cathlina

Committee Member

Albert Nguyen

Committee Member

Emily Frizzell

Committee Member

Wilker Augusto

Abstract

This study explores pedagogical strategies in vocal technique for church choir. In the context of church choral ensembles, congregational singing plays a crucial role in worship, fostering community building. Therefore, developing vocal tone and resonance is essential for enhancing both musical expression and participant engagement. This dissertation argues that, despite the limitations of weekly rehearsal time, church choir directors should prioritize specific vocal exercises to address members' interests in improving tone, blend, vowel, and resonance. By incorporating pedagogical strategies tailored to the church setting, directors can promote individual vocal growth without extending rehearsal sessions. Drawing on vocal pedagogy literature and practical demonstrations, this work proposes a framework for efficient vocal strategies. The findings from the literature review on the effects of vocal pedagogy for choirs underscore the relevance of supplementing vocal exercises in community choir contexts. Ultimately, the objective is to enhance congregational singing and refine vocal techniques within the choir, supporting the development of individual singers through effective pedagogical strategies. Vocal technique time is necessary for safeguarding singers’ vocal health and facilitating the transition from speaking to singing voice. It should not be regarded as a myth that there is no time to focus on these aspects; tone and resonance are cultivated through targeted vocal exercises, benefiting both individual singers and the collective sound of the choir.

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Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest/Clarivate.

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