View Poster Paper Sessions > Saturday, July 2
posted on 5:03 PM, February 23, 2022
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Exhibit Hall - Grand Ballroom II-III, 7th Floor
- Often Unedited and Consistently Underestimated: Soprano Arias in the Late Neapolitan Operas of Niccolò Jommelli. Presenter: Erin Bryan
- The final Neapolitan operas of Niccolò Jommelli (1714-1774), though apparently suitable for an initial critique and continued consideration by even Mozart, do not commonly find a place in Western musical conversation. While an easy conclusion would be that this music is simply neither beautiful nor remarkable enough to warrant editing, another possibility is that initial negative reviews, geographic preferences, and myriad political and musicological circumstances have rendered these works nearly obsolete for over two centuries. In particular, the late soprano opera arias of Niccolò Jommelli merit presence in current musical dialogue, as the composer’s advances with form and texture demonstrate a rich and revolutionary palette of text expression.
- The final Neapolitan operas of Niccolò Jommelli (1714-1774), though apparently suitable for an initial critique and continued consideration by even Mozart, do not commonly find a place in Western musical conversation. While an easy conclusion would be that this music is simply neither beautiful nor remarkable enough to warrant editing, another possibility is that initial negative reviews, geographic preferences, and myriad political and musicological circumstances have rendered these works nearly obsolete for over two centuries. In particular, the late soprano opera arias of Niccolò Jommelli merit presence in current musical dialogue, as the composer’s advances with form and texture demonstrate a rich and revolutionary palette of text expression.
- An Introduction to Judith Cloud’s 24 Italian Songs and Arias for 21st Century Singers. Presenter: Dorea Cook
- Do you have students who need Italian songs, but you’re extremely tired of the ones you know? Consider Judith Cloud’s 24 Italian Songs and Arias for 21st Century Singers! The songs are a delight to listen to and supremely enjoyable to sing. This poster presentation will highlight some of the similarities and differences between the originals and the 21st century compositions and will showcase the enjoyability and practicality of these songs for all singers.
- Do you have students who need Italian songs, but you’re extremely tired of the ones you know? Consider Judith Cloud’s 24 Italian Songs and Arias for 21st Century Singers! The songs are a delight to listen to and supremely enjoyable to sing. This poster presentation will highlight some of the similarities and differences between the originals and the 21st century compositions and will showcase the enjoyability and practicality of these songs for all singers.
- Musical Parody in Canadian Composer, John Greer’s A Sarah Binks Songbook and A Sarah Binks Bestiary. Presenter Jane Elizabeth Leibel
- A musical discussion of A Sarah Binks Songbook and A Sarah Binks Bestiary, creative repertoire choices for sopranos seeking humorous texts and playful, tour de force lyrical engagements in their recital programming.
- A musical discussion of A Sarah Binks Songbook and A Sarah Binks Bestiary, creative repertoire choices for sopranos seeking humorous texts and playful, tour de force lyrical engagements in their recital programming.
- Vocal pathologies of undergraduate singers of different genres and the importance of a voice care team. Presenters: Judy Marchman and Adam T. Lloyd
- This presentation reviews the prevalence of voice problems found in singers across different genres. Collaboration with voice-related medical professionals as part of a voice care team is emphasized.
- This presentation reviews the prevalence of voice problems found in singers across different genres. Collaboration with voice-related medical professionals as part of a voice care team is emphasized.
- Analysis & Interpretation of Complex Vibrato Patterns: A Novel Parametric Approach to Genre-Specific Performance. Presenter: Theodora Nestorova
- Historically, vibrato has been analyzed with tools presuming a western classical opera aesthetic. Therefore, a new system of vibrato metrics considering the regularity, variability, and shape of vibrato in more genres over time is essential. This study introduces novel parameters and models to define and examine complex vibrato patterns in three performed vocal genres, representatively evaluating style-specific performance and advocating for more genre-inclusive voice training.
- Historically, vibrato has been analyzed with tools presuming a western classical opera aesthetic. Therefore, a new system of vibrato metrics considering the regularity, variability, and shape of vibrato in more genres over time is essential. This study introduces novel parameters and models to define and examine complex vibrato patterns in three performed vocal genres, representatively evaluating style-specific performance and advocating for more genre-inclusive voice training.
- Anthologizing the Canon: A Critical Examination of Repertoire Anthologies. Presenter: Paul Patinka
- The conjunct and widespread use of anthologies representing a select portion of the available repertoire chosen with limited editorial partiality further reinforces canonic ideology by limiting exposure to diverse repertoires. As edification, this study evaluates musical anthology and resource books centered on Western classical art songs to understand the contents of these collections and the implications of the resulting data on contemporary vocal studies. The analysis of generalized resources shows that musical anthologies are exclusionary, whether intentionally or not, of cultural/social minorities.
- The conjunct and widespread use of anthologies representing a select portion of the available repertoire chosen with limited editorial partiality further reinforces canonic ideology by limiting exposure to diverse repertoires. As edification, this study evaluates musical anthology and resource books centered on Western classical art songs to understand the contents of these collections and the implications of the resulting data on contemporary vocal studies. The analysis of generalized resources shows that musical anthologies are exclusionary, whether intentionally or not, of cultural/social minorities.
- Augusta Holmès — An Irishwoman in Paris. Presenters: Deborah Lynn Popham, Nicole Asel, and Allan Armstrong.
- Groundbreaking composer, Augusta Holmès was able to break through the male dominated Parisian salons and concert halls, becoming one of the few female composers successful enough to publish under her own name in the 19th century. This poster will focus on Holmès’ battle for visibility and legitimacy as a female composer, her presence and influence on 19th century cultural life, her musical style, and provide information on where to find the sheet music of her songs.
- Groundbreaking composer, Augusta Holmès was able to break through the male dominated Parisian salons and concert halls, becoming one of the few female composers successful enough to publish under her own name in the 19th century. This poster will focus on Holmès’ battle for visibility and legitimacy as a female composer, her presence and influence on 19th century cultural life, her musical style, and provide information on where to find the sheet music of her songs.
- Time's Up: How Opera is Facing its Own Me Too Reckoning. Presenter: Craig Price
- This study explores the impact of the Me Too movement on opera performance, particularly as it relates to standard repertory operas such as Carmen, Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Rigoletto. It also looks toward the future and the steps that the field can take to make the art form more inclusive.
- This study explores the impact of the Me Too movement on opera performance, particularly as it relates to standard repertory operas such as Carmen, Le Nozze di Figaro, Don Giovanni, and Rigoletto. It also looks toward the future and the steps that the field can take to make the art form more inclusive.
- Diversifying Studio Repertoire Assignments. Presenters: James Rodriguez and Jesus De Hoyos.
- Diversifying repertoire choices in the applied studio has become an integral part of repertoire selections. Teachers and students who are interested in exploring new repertoire may feel overwhelmed and find it difficult knowing where to begin. This presentation aims to provide teachers and students with an overview of prominent anthologies, while also identifying select pieces that serve students ranging from beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
- Diversifying repertoire choices in the applied studio has become an integral part of repertoire selections. Teachers and students who are interested in exploring new repertoire may feel overwhelmed and find it difficult knowing where to begin. This presentation aims to provide teachers and students with an overview of prominent anthologies, while also identifying select pieces that serve students ranging from beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
- Effects of Gender Affirming Binding on Respiration for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Singers. Presenters: Emma Ujifusa and Ian Howell.
- The purpose of this research is to observe the effects of gender affirming chest binders on respiration for singing. The two main questions answered in this study were: How does wearing a binder affect rib and abdomen expansion for singing? and How does wearing a binder affect the total lung capacity? This study compares rib and abdominal wall movement for breathing for singing with no binder, with a binder, and while wearing two binders using the RespTrack system.
- The purpose of this research is to observe the effects of gender affirming chest binders on respiration for singing. The two main questions answered in this study were: How does wearing a binder affect rib and abdomen expansion for singing? and How does wearing a binder affect the total lung capacity? This study compares rib and abdominal wall movement for breathing for singing with no binder, with a binder, and while wearing two binders using the RespTrack system.
- Motor theory of articulation: Optimizing efficiency in diction and language. Presenter: Heidi Moss Erickson
- Recent research into the neural underpinnings of articulator function has elucidated how the brain executes a complex, coordinated task like speech and singing. These discoveries allow singers and teachers to design more efficient and targeted approaches. Both scientific and practical pedagogical applications will be presented.
