pologist), I am journaling with extensive notes about the experiences of regaining use of my voice. I am in agreement with the few research articles I have referenced, in that I am certain that teachers of all disciplines (and especially music teachers) can benefit from a deeper understanding of how the vocal mechanism works and the processes that facili- tate healthy vocal production. Yes, I am a choral director and I teach private voice to high school students and yes, I certainly teach a voice pedagogy class to undergraduate music education majors, but I am vulnerable to vocal dis- orders and I am so grateful to have found ways—via rele- vant research, medical advice, therapy and instruction—to successfully address the healthy functioning of my unique vocal instrument. Singing, speaking and teaching are now more enjoyable.
References
Baker, V., & Cohen, N. (2016). University vocal training and vocal health of music educators and music therapists. Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 35(3), 46-54.
Gates, R., Forrest, L., & Obert, K. (2013). Te owner’s manu- al to the voice: A guide for singers and other professional voice users. New York: Oxford University Press.
Hackworth, R. (2007). Te effect of vocal hygiene and behavior modification instruction on the self-reported vocal health habits of public school music teachers. International Journal of Music Education, 25(1), 20-28.
Hackworth, R. (2009). Vocal hygiene perceptions of experi- enced and preservice music teachers. Journal of Music Teacher Education, 18(2), 74-88.
McKinney, J. (2005). Te diagnosis and correct of vocal faults: A manual for teachers of singing and for choir directors.
Tibeault, S., Merrill, R., Roy, N., Gray, S., & Smith, E. (2004). Occupational risk factors associated with voice disorders among teachers. Annals of Epidemiology, 14(10), 786-792.
Charles Norris is a Professor of Music Education at Grand Valley State University where he teaches aural perception and sight singing, choral conducting, conducts GVSU Varsity Men and directs graduate research. In addition, Dr. Norris enjoys working with area high school singers and serving as the music director at First Presbyterian Church of Holland, Michigan.
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