Date of Award
Summer 2020
Document Type
Open Access Dissertation
Department
School of Music
First Advisor
Tina Stallard
Abstract
For more than 35 years, voice teachers have been seeking an educational platform to adequately prepare a Singing Voice Specialist. Several degree ideas have been proposed, none of which have been fully implemented, leaving the field of Singing Voice Specialty without a certifying body or way to achieve licensure or certification. This document seeks to uncover the current progress in the field of Singing Voice Specialty, the progression of educational programs geared toward Singing Voice Specialization, possible accrediting associations, and future education needed to propel this profession forward.
In seeking these answers, experts within various aspects of voice care are interviewed to discuss the aforementioned questions. An anonymous survey was administered to singers which included questions regarding performance genre, vocal health, and knowledge of Singing Voice Specialization.
Rights
© 2020, Rebecca Holbrook Loar
Recommended Citation
Loar, R. H.(2020). The Singing Voice Specialist: An Essential Bridge Between Two Worlds. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/6056