Journal articles: 'Community choir'

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Deliana, Frida, and Suprayitno. "Training of Moria choir conductor members and conductors in efforts to improve quality in Medan city." ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 5, no. 1 (May 30, 2020): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.32734/abdimastalenta.v5i1.4017.

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In ecclesiastical worship activities in the Christian community, singing activities both in the format of 'choir', congregational singing and others are integrated in a series of worship services in the church. It is also found among members of the Runggun Benameriah Protestant Karo Batak Church (GBKP) congregation who also use the choir format in activities to praise and glorify God. For Christians singing is a spiritual need. In both churches there are several types of choirs, both the choir moria (mothers), mamre choirs (fathers) gem choirs or youth / youth and elderly choirs. Each choir has a trainer (amateur) who also acts as choir leader, referred to as Dirigen. The problem is that often the quality of the choir that is displayed is low. This means that there are always a lot of technical errors and un-melodious voices from the choir members during the choir presentation. If this condition continues and occurs continuously, the presence of the choir can eventually interfere with the implementation of worship. Another condition is that almost all Dirigens in the GBKP choir are people who have limited musical abilities, and have no background in formal music education. His managerial ability and technical ability to teach choir is very weak. Dirigen's lack of musical knowledge and technical ability will certainly have a profound impact on the quality of the choir he leads. Therefore this dedication team will improve the choir management ability in vocal material and the ability of conducting to all participants so as to minimize the technical difficulties found in the preparation and presentation of the choir. This community service activity is expected that members and conductors / choir leaders can utilize their knowledge and experience as professionals in the field of choir training among community members in general.

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Johnson, Julene K., Anita L. Stewart, Michael Acree, Anna M. Nápoles, Jason D. Flatt, Wendy B. Max, and Steven E. Gregorich. "A Community Choir Intervention to Promote Well-Being Among Diverse Older Adults: Results From the Community of Voices Trial." Journals of Gerontology: Series B 75, no. 3 (November 9, 2018): 549–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geronb/gby132.

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Abstract Objectives To test effects of the Community of Voices choir intervention on the health, well-being, and health care costs of racial/ethnically diverse older adults. Method Twelve Administration-on-Aging-supported senior centers were cluster randomized into two groups: the intervention group started the choir immediately and a wait-list control group began the choir 6 months later. The choir program was designed for community-dwelling adults aged 60 years and older. The multimodal intervention comprises activities that engage participants cognitively, physically, and socially. Outcome measures assessed these three domains as well as health care utilization and costs. The intention-to-treat comparison was at 6 months. Results The sample (N = 390) had a mean age of 71.3 years (SD = 7.2); 65% were nonwhite. Six-month retention was 92%. Compared to controls, intervention group members experienced significantly greater improvements in loneliness (p = .02; standardized effect size [ES = 0.34] and interest in life (p = .008, ES = 0.39). No significant group differences were observed for cognitive or physical outcomes or for health care costs. Discussion Findings support adoption of community choirs for reducing loneliness and increasing interest in life among diverse older adults. Further efforts need to examine the mechanisms by which engagement in choirs improves aspects of well-being and reduces health disparities among older adults, including potential longer-term effects. ClinicalTrials.gov Registration NCT01869179 registered January 9, 2013.

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Hedden, Debra G., and Ashley D. Allen. "Conductors’ literature selection practices for community children’s choirs in North America." International Journal of Music Education 37, no. 1 (July 17, 2018): 3–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0255761418787539.

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This study utilized a mixed methods approach to investigate the particular factors integral to literature selection and the resources conductors utilized to find repertoire for their children’s choirs. Interviews were conducted with successful community children’s choir directors ( n = 6); results were analyzed inductively and coded in order to report findings. Results from the qualitative strand demonstrated four themes regarding literature selection: musical elements, preferences, appropriateness, and finding literature; these themes served as the basis for survey questions with provided groups of questions related to each theme. The survey was emailed/mailed to community children’s choir conductors ( n = 245) in North America; the return rate was 51.0% ( n = 125). Results indicated consistency between the qualitative and quantitative findings, although some differences surfaced as well. Overarching findings included voicing, melody, and text as essential considerations as well as the conductor’s preference for the pieces; additionally to fit repertoire to the choir was important. Conductors used a variety of resources from which to find literature and often relied on their own collections, observations of other choirs, and online resources. Implications for conductors were presented relating to literature selection practices that may be a result of enculturation through choir participation and observation.

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Istifadah, Istifadah. "Pembelajaran Ekstrakurikuler Paduan Suara: Analisis Implementasinya di Madrasah Aliyah Negeri (MAN) 2 Jember." FALASIFA : Jurnal Studi Keislaman 9, no. 1 (March 1, 2018): 85–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.36835/falasifa.v9i1.110.

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ABSTRACT The purpose of this research is to figure out and describe choir learning on extracurricular activity in State Senior High School of Jember and to know supporting factors and inhibiting factors of choir extracurricular learning process in State Senior High School of Jember. The result of this research showed that choirn extracurricular learning in State Senior High School of Jember: (1) has the purpose to improve musical intelligence and sharpen the cognitive, affective and psychomotor aspects of thestudents(2) the material of chir extracurricular learning in State Senior High School of Jember is devided into each voice group , such as sopran, altor, tenor and bass, (3) the used method in choir learning is vary, such as plus lecture method, demonstration method, and drill method, and (4) music learning evaluation in State Senior High School of Jember is open and able to motivate students to be more vigorous in exercise. The supporting factors of band learning in State Senior High School of Jember are interest and talent, motivation, infrastructure, school community and parents and the program. While inhibiting factors are emotion and limitedtime. Keywords:Â Learning, Extracurricular, Choir

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Petrovsky, Darina V., Justine S. Sefcik, and Pamela Z. Cacchione. "A Qualitative Exploration of Choral Singing in Community-dwelling Older Adults." Western Journal of Nursing Research 42, no. 5 (June 29, 2019): 340–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0193945919861380.

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Recent research has recognized the value of participatory arts, including choirs, as a strategy to engage older adults in the community. Less is known about the participation of minority older adults of low socioeconomic status (SES) in choirs. The purpose of this qualitative descriptive study was to explore the perceived benefits of choral singing among older adults from Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) day centers. We elicited perceptions from 19 choir participants from three focus groups, the majority of whom were Black or African American (N =17/19), each held at a different PACE center. One main theme emerged, “Something for us to do that we love,” with two subthemes, “Joyful time together” and “Uplifting experience performing for others.” These study findings have implications for promoting choir singing in older adults to serve as a place for engagement in social interactions in a lifelong activity they love.

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Anderson, Zach, and Debra Sheets. "Musical Connections: A Descriptive Study of Community-Based Choirs for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers." Arbutus Review 8, no. 1 (October 30, 2017): 72–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.18357/tar81201716810.

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This descriptive qualitative study explores the key characteristics, benefits, and lessons learned from community-based choirs for persons with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers based on reports from choir administrators and directors. Although there is growing interest in choirs for PwD, there has been no synthesis of information on these choirs. Semi-structured interviews were conducted between December 2016 and February 2017 with six administrators and/or directors of community-based choirs for PwD and their caregivers. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Content analyses indicated that choirs had many similarities in membership (e.g., early to mid-stage dementia), establishing formal sections (e.g., soprano, alto, tenor, bass), administration (e.g., leadership, fees), and music programming (e.g., public performance, duration, and length of practice sessions). Benefits of the choir include enjoyment, sense of purpose, empowerment, caregiver support and respite, and increased awareness of dementia by others. In conclusion, this descriptive study suggests that community-based choirs are a cost effective and valuable program that improve quality of life for PwD and caregivers.

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Johnson, Julene K., Jukka Louhivuori, Anita L. Stewart, Asko Tolvanen, Leslie Ross, and Pertti Era. "Quality of life (QOL) of older adult community choral singers in Finland." International Psychogeriatrics 25, no. 7 (April 11, 2013): 1055–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1041610213000422.

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ABSTRACTBackground: Enhancing quality of life (QOL) of older adults is an international area of focus. Identifying factors and experiences that contribute to QOL of older adults helps promote optimal levels of functioning. This study examines the relationship between perceived benefits associated with choral singing and QOL among community-dwelling older adults.Methods: One hundred seventeen older adults who sing in community choirs in Jyväskylä, Finland, completed self-report measures of QOL (WHOQOL-Bref), depressive symptoms, and a questionnaire about the benefits of singing in choir. Correlational analyses and linear regression models were used to examine the association between the benefits of singing in choir and QOL.Results: Both correlation and regression analyses found significant relationships between the benefits of choral singing and three QOL domains: psychological, social relationships, and environment. These associations remained significant after adjusting for age and depressive symptoms. As hypothesized, older choral singers who reported greater benefits of choir singing had higher QOL in multiple domains. The older choral singers in the study also reported few symptoms of depression and high overall QOL and satisfaction with health.Conclusion: Results suggest that singing in a community choir as an older adult may positively influence several aspects of QOL. These results suggest that community choral singing may be one potential avenue for promoting QOL in older adults.

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Adler, Adam, and Natalya R. Brown. "The Production, Consumption, and Sharing of Art, Knowledge, and Benefits Within the Network of a University-Community Choir." LEARNing Landscapes 10, no. 1 (October 1, 2016): 57–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.36510/learnland.v10i1.717.

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A university-community choir is a hybrid of an institutional choir and a community choir, facilitating the creation, consumption, and sharing of art, culture, knowledge, and wealth between its various stakeholder groups. We surveyed and interviewed a variety of stakeholders of a university-community choir to illuminate the mutually bene cial relationships that exist between them. The bene ts of the university- community choir include enabling the artist-researcher-teacher, keeping music in postsecondary liberal arts education, facilitating lifelong music learning and serious leisure, and cultivating future artists. We demonstrate the value of such an organization, as it bridges the university-community divide through music education.

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Sheets, Debra J., and Theresa A. Allison. "RAISING OUR VOICES: THE BENEFITS OF AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S751—S752. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.2758.

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Abstract This interdisciplinary symposium focuses on the Voices in Motion (ViM) choir, a novel social intervention to address issues of stigma and social isolation among older adults with dementia and their caregivers. ViM is an intergenerational choir for community-dwelling older adults with dementia (PwD) and their caregivers. Local high school students participated in the choir and added to the lively social interactions. Two professionally directed ViM choirs were fully implemented in 2018-2019 with a public performance in the Fall and Spring seasons. This symposium brings together multiple methodologies to investigate the effects of choir participation on cognition, social connections, stigma, and quality of life for the dyads. Results in the individual papers demonstrate the positive impact of choir participation on dyads (n=26) for measures that includecognition (MacDonald), well-being and quality of life (Sheets), and social connections (Smith). Taken as a whole, the papers indicate that this social intervention offers an effective non- pharmacological alternative approach for older adults with dementia. Choir participation has important and significant impacts on psycho-social well-being and quality of life. The body of evidence presented points to the importance of intergenerational programs that are dementia-friendly and that support meaningful participation by older adults with dementia in the broader community. Discussion focuses on implications for social policy with attention on the replication and sustainability of the program.

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Free, Suzanne. "Trespassing: First Annual Community Choir Festival." Christianity & Literature 59, no. 3 (June 2010): 502–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/014833311005900308.

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Gosine, Jane, and Ray Travasso. "Building community through song: The therapeutic hospice choir." British Journal of Music Therapy 32, no. 1 (April 5, 2018): 18–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359457518759960.

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Music enables us not only to reflect upon the world in which we live but also to become active agents in creating and shaping it and ourselves. The Treehouse Choir is an innovative, therapeutic programme open to all adult service users and staff at one of the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. The target group of the choir membership focuses primarily on the mothers of children receiving care at the hospice and bereaved mothers. The choir addresses the need for psychosocial support for families as they face the challenges of caring for a child with life-limiting and complex health conditions, as well as families mourning the loss of a child. This article analyzes data collected from questionnaires and interviews referring to the emotional, psychological and social benefits of participation in the choir. It examines how singing in the choir serves as a means through which individuals form a community built on shared life experiences, bridging boundaries between service provider and service user, creating a means of self-expression, and breaking down barriers to enable new lines of communication within a non-threatening environment. It also examines the role of public performances in promoting greater awareness of the services provided by the hospice.

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Powell, Sarah J. "Choral possible selves: The interaction of Australian males’ past, present and future identities in shaping decisions about participation in choir." British Journal of Music Education 34, no. 1 (October 25, 2016): 57–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0265051716000292.

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This paper reports on the findings related to the possible selves of males who participate in choir. It focuses on the perceptions of participants’ past, present and future identities and the way these interact to influence decisions about choir. The paper is derived from a larger study, set in Australia, which investigated the perceptions of success, notions of masculinity and the impact of possible selves on male choral participation. Four choirs of different age groups were involved: junior school, secondary school, university and community. Data were collected through interviews, focus groups, surveys and observational video analysis. Findings demonstrated that the strength of possible selves was influenced by past experience and present self-perception, which impacted future projections of self and subsequent decisions about choir. The research points to the importance of providing positive and fulfilling experiences of choir in school because of its positive impact on individual well being and the active pursuit of desired goals.

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Bell, Cindy L. "Toward a definition of a community choir." International Journal of Community Music 1, no. 2 (May 1, 2008): 229–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/ijcm.1.2.229_1.

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Lamont, Alexandra, Michael Murray, Rebecca Hale, and Katie Wright-Bevans. "Singing in later life: The anatomy of a community choir." Psychology of Music 46, no. 3 (June 30, 2017): 424–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0305735617715514.

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Previous research has highlighted the individual and social benefits of participation in arts activities for physical, psychological and social well-being. However, less is known about the transformative community aspects of the arts and very few studies have investigated arts participation over a substantial period. This article reports a case study of an older people’s choir over a 4-year period, involving interviews, focus groups, observations and a World Café participatory discussion. In support of previous literature, choir members highlighted many individual and interpersonal benefits of being part of the choir. They also emphasised the importance of developing social relationships within a supportive community, and the importance of musical achievement was central to the ongoing development of the choir. Our analysis identified five main themes: personal investment and reward; inclusive community; always evolving yet fundamentally unchanged; a desire to connect; and leadership and organisation. Considering these with reference to Seligman’s PERMA framework from positive psychology, it is apparent that social relationships, meaning and accomplishment are particularly emphasised as reasons why older people find singing in a community choir so beneficial for well-being. Sustainability is a major concern, and factors such as an expert music leader to support this are identified.

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Parker, Elizabeth Cassidy. "The Process of Social Identity Development in Adolescent High School Choral Singers." Journal of Research in Music Education 62, no. 1 (March 4, 2014): 18–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022429413520009.

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The purpose of this grounded theory study was to describe the process of adolescent choral singers’ social identity development within three midsized, midwestern high school mixed choirs. Forty-nine interviews were conducted with 36 different participants. Secondary data sources included memoing, observations, and interviews with the choir teachers. The data analysis revealed an eight-stage process beginning with the student’s choice to audition and remain involved to the final stage, a desire to give back to the community. The central phenomenon of social identity was identified as team. Contextual conditions, including time, intensity, and size of group, strengthened participant experiences substantively. Social cliques and egos emerged as intervening conditions that impeded social identity development. Several individuals influenced participant social identity including peers, parents, school and community members, as well as the choir teacher. A temporal matrix is presented as well as propositions illustrating the development of social identity.

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Conway, Colleen, and Thomas M. Hodgman. "College and Community Choir Member Experiences in a Collaborative Intergenerational Performance Project." Journal of Research in Music Education 56, no. 3 (October 2008): 220–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022429408327297.

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The purpose of this study was to examine and describe the experiences of college and community choir members in a collaborative intergenerational performance project. Data included an initial focus group interview with college choir participants ( n = 8), an initial focus group interview with community chorus participants ( n = 8); collaborative intergenerational performance project journals from college choir and community chorus participants ( n = 16); postproject individual interviews with each participant ( n = 16); and the teacher—researcher's personal log of collaborative intergenerational performance project interactions. According to the analysis, perceived positive outcomes of the project included participants' heightened performance experience, a better understanding of others, and no signs of an age barrier. Challenges identified were related to the importance of preparation for collaboration and issues regarding placement of singers in the ensemble.

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Sheets, Debra J., Stuart W. MacDonald, Andre Smith, and Mary Kennedy. "NOTEWORTHY: THE IMPACT OF A CHOIR FOR OLDER ADULTS WITH DEMENTIA ON THE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CAREGIVERS." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S752. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.2759.

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Abstract Informal caregivers provide 80% of the care needed to support community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Over time caregivers often face adverse effects on their health, quality of life and well-being; particularly those caring for someone with dementia. This study examines the impact of participation in the Voices in Motion (ViM) choir on caregiver burden, mood and quality of life. A measurement burst approach was used to investigate intraindividual variability on key psychosocial and health indicators. Results indicate that choir participation significantly improves caregiver well-being (e.g. mood, burden) and quality of life. Findings suggest that choirs offer significant caregiver support and respite. The discussion focuses the public policy and on the potential economic implications which suggests a shift is needed in the services available to older adults with dementia and their caregivers.

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Counsell, Colin. "Dancing to Utopia: Modernity, Community and the Movement Choir." Dance Research 22, no. 2 (October 2004): 154–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.3366/drs.2004.22.2.154.

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Davis, Carol. "Community choir enhances coping skills and quality of life." Cancer Nursing Practice 11, no. 1 (February 9, 2012): 31–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/cnp2012.02.11.1.31.c8938.

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Travasso, Ray. "P-11 The therapeutic choir: Building community through song." BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 5, Suppl 3 (November 2015): A4.2—A4. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001026.11.

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Jang, Sekyung. "Intergenerational Choir: A Qualitative Exploration of Lived Experiences of Older Adults and Student Music Therapists." Journal of Music Therapy 57, no. 4 (August 1, 2020): 406–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jmt/thaa012.

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Abstract The purpose of this phenomenological study was to explore the essence of an intergenerational choir experience for older adults and student music therapists. Data were gathered through a series of open-ended individual interviews with older adult participants (n = 10) and student participants (n = 5). Analysis of data revealed four emerging themes common to both older adults and students: mutual learning, social bonding and support, feelings of accomplishment, and appreciation and enjoyment. Emerging themes unique to the older adult community members were that (a) participation challenges came from differences in musical culture; (b) intergenerational choir promoted experience of emotional health and helped maintain an active lifestyle; and (c) community members were passionate about recruiting new members to expand the choir. Emerging themes unique to the student music therapists were that (a) intergenerational choir provided unique ensemble experiences and (b) students reported positive changes in perception of older adults. Implications of intergenerational music engagement for music therapy clinical practice, research, and education are discussed.

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Marley, John, Bernadette Matthias, Linda Worrall, Maya Guest, and Christopher Allan. "From Soundwaves to BrainWaves: The effects of choral singing on recovery from stroke and aphasia." British Journal of General Practice 68, suppl 1 (June 2018): bjgp18X696821. http://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgp18x696821.

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BackgroundStroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Recovery is frequently compromised by reduced well-being, mood, socialisation and quality of life. Music and singing are recognised as enhancing well-being and benefit people with chronic illness. Evidence suggested that choir singing may improve the fluency of people with aphasia. Choirs existed for people with brain impairment; no studies had robust design and outcome measurement.AimTo conduct a pilot study in Newcastle, Australia in a collaboration between Hunter New England Health and the University of Newcastle. To explore the effects of choral singing on quality of life, well-being, mood, social participation and communication skills of community-dwelling stroke survivors including people with aphasia.MethodA mixed methods waitlist control design was used. 39 people at least 6 months post-stroke were assessed before and after a 12-week choir rehearsal period. Carers were invited to participate. Subjects were interviewed at the end of the period.ResultsMeasures of communication improved significantly and a trend to improvement in overall quality of life was seen. Depression and disability were significant in their impact on overall quality of life scores. Qualitative work reported increased quality of life, confidence, independence, mood and socialization and improvements in speech and communication were also reported.ConclusionOur pilot showed that a 12-week choir program for stroke survivors and carers is feasible and benefits quality of life, well-being, mood, community participation and communication in people with aphasia.

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Smith, Andre, Debra J. Sheets, Mary Kennedy, Tara Erb, Ruth Kampen, Min Zhou, Chandra Berkan Hozempa, and Stuart W. MacDonald. "THE EMERGENCE AND BENEFITS OF SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN TWO COMMUNITY-BASED DEMENTIA CHOIRS." Innovation in Aging 3, Supplement_1 (November 2019): S752. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igz038.2761.

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Abstract Community choir participation for persons with dementia (PwD) confers benefits to health and well-being, including the benefit of socializing which can reduce feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Using the concept of social capital, this study examines the degree to which two intergenerational Voices in Motion choirs facilitate the development of social relationships between PwD, caregivers, and high school students. Data collection involved interviews with 17 dyads of PwD and caregivers, completion of a social relationship questionnaire, and focus groups with a total of 29 high school students. The results show a gradual increase in the level of interactions between all participants, with students in particular interacting more frequently with PwD. Over time, trust and reciprocity emerged within the choirs as more people shared information about themselves. Students’ understanding of dementia changed over time as they learned to appreciate PwD as unique human beings with rich life stories and experiences.

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van Rooyen, Anrie, and Andeline dos Santos. "Exploring the lived experiences of teenagers in a children’s home participating in a choir: A community music therapy perspective." International Journal of Community Music 13, no. 1 (May 1, 2020): 81–101. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/ijcm_00011_1.

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This study explored the lived experiences of teenagers in a children’s home who participated in a choir that was facilitated from a community music therapy perspective in Pretoria, South Africa. Sixteen weekly choir sessions were held. These included a variety of interactive vocal techniques. A performance marked the end of the process, where songs selected by the teenagers were performed. Qualitative data were collected through fourteen semi-structured individual interviews at the end of the process. All interview transcripts were analysed through utilizing interpretative phenomenological analysis. The study concluded that participation in this community music therapy choir offered the teenagers perceived meaningful intra- and interpersonal experiences. At an intrapersonal level, the participants experienced discovering their musical voices; accessing inner strength to take action both in the here-and-now and in the future; increased self-awareness, self-esteem and self-confidence; as well as expressing and regulating emotions. In terms of interpersonal experiences, the teenagers experienced growth in relationships; improved social skills; and greater connection with the broader community.

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Bartolome, Sarah J. "“It’s Like a Whole Bunch of Me!”." Journal of Research in Music Education 60, no. 4 (November 16, 2012): 395–418. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022429412464054.

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The purpose of this ethnographic study was to explore the perceived values and benefits associated with participation in a highly successful community-based girls’ choral ensemble. The benefits of membership in the Seattle Girls’ Choir organization were explored, with particular attention to the expressed values and observed behaviors of choristers. Regular choir rehearsals, musicianship classes, festival and summer camp experiences, concert performances, faculty, staff and board meetings, and other community events were documented carefully and examined during a yearlong period of fieldwork. Semistructured interviews with choristers, faculty members, parents, and staff members were used to elicit participant perspectives on the girls’ choir experience and the perceived values and benefits of participation. Emergent themes included music, personal, social, and external benefits, which were examined in an effort to augment an ever-growing understanding of modern music-making and the value of music engagement in the lives of participants.

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Harris, Phyllis Braudy, and Cynthia Anne Caporella. "Making a university community more dementia friendly through participation in an intergenerational choir." Dementia 18, no. 7-8 (January 17, 2018): 2556–75. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1471301217752209.

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A dementia friendly community is one that is informed about dementia, respectful and inclusive of people with dementia and their families, provides support, promotes empowerment, and fosters quality of life. This study presents data from four cohorts of undergraduate college students and people with dementia and their family members, using an intergenerational choir as the process through which to begin to create a dementia friendly community. This was accomplished by breaking down the stereotypes and misunderstandings that young adults have about people with dementia, thus allowing their commonalities and the strengths of the people living with dementia to become more visible. Data were gathered for each cohort of students through semi-structured open-ended questions on attitudes about dementia and experiences in the choir, collected at three points over 10 weeks of rehearsals. Data about their experiences in the choir were collected from each cohort of people with dementia and their family members through a focus group. Results across all four cohorts showed in the students: changed attitudes, increased understanding about dementia and the lived experience, reduced dementia stigma, and the development of meaningful social connections. People with dementia and their family members expressed feelings of being part of a community.

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Sheets, Debra, Stuart MacDonald, and Andre Smith. "One Song, Many Voices: Dementia and The Power of Music." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 775. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.2802.

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Abstract Choral singing is a novel approach to reduce dementia stigma and social isolation while offering participants a sense of purpose, joy and social connection. The pervasiveness of stigma surrounding dementia remains one of the biggest barriers to living life with dignity following a diagnosis (Alzheimer Society of Canada, 2018). This paper examines how a social inclusion model of dementia care involving an intergenerational choir for people living with dementia, their care partners and high school students can reduce stigma and foster social connections. Multiple methodologies are used to investigate the effects of choir participation on cognition, stress levels, social connections, stigma, and quality of life. Results demonstrate the positive impact of choir participation and indicate that this socially inclusive intervention offers an effective, non-pharmacological alternative for older adults living with dementia in the community. Discussion focuses on the importance of instituting meaningful and engaging dementia-friendly activities at the community level.

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Fredrickson, William E., Suzanne R. Byrnes, and Sylvia R. Aycock. "Older/Younger Sibling Pairs in the Context of a Community Outreach Children’s Choir." Update: Applications of Research in Music Education 36, no. 2 (May 17, 2017): 32–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/8755123317711641.

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This article was designed to explore the behaviors observed and document the interactions of older and younger siblings in a children’s choir rehearsal environment. Observations by a music education student observer, the director/teacher of the group, and some parent recollections indicate that the sibling interactions do have a primarily positive impact on music and social behaviors in this children’s choir environment. Some younger siblings emulate older sibling behaviors, while some participate in independent ways including direct participation with the teachers. Observational and anecdotal evidence suggests that younger siblings are attracted to the music making and elect, or can be encouraged by older siblings, parents/caregivers, and others in the environment (children and adults), to actively participate in a variety of ways rather than simply watch and listen.

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Shaw, Julia T. "“The Music I Was Meant to Sing”." Journal of Research in Music Education 64, no. 1 (February 9, 2016): 45–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022429415627989.

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This article is based on a multiple embedded case study, the purpose of which was to explore adolescent choral students’ perceptions of culturally responsive pedagogy (CRP) in three demographically contrasting choirs of an urban nonprofit children’s choir organization. The case presented here focused on an after-school choir situated in a Puerto Rican enclave, where a multiethnic teacher designed instruction that was responsive to a community with a significant migrant and immigrant Hispanic population. Adolescents perceived their teacher’s culturally responsive practice as honoring their own cultural backgrounds while also expanding their cultural and intellectual horizons. Although the students generally perceived their choral experiences to be culturally responsive, they also identified potential barriers to practicing CRP. Perceived barriers related to the complexity of students’ cultural identities and challenges inherent in practicing CRP equitably given constraints on instructional time. By encouraging style shifting between performance practices associated with diverse musical genres and meaningfully bridging students’ musical experiences at home and school, the culturally responsive learning environment explored in this study fostered connections between students’ musical and cultural identities.

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Thomas, Gill. "P-3 Enhancing a sense of community: a hospice based choir." BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 5, Suppl 3 (November 2015): A1.3—A1. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001026.3.

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Sheets, Debra, Stuart MacDonald, and Andre Smith. "Raising Our Voices: The Impact of a Dementia Choir on Well-Being and Quality of Life." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 829–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3034.

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Abstract Stigma represents one of the biggest barriers to living well with dementia following diagnosis. Social isolation is common as roles, friendships and opportunities to participate in the broader community disappear. An intergenerational dementia choir is a joyful activity that offers opportunities for learning, friendships and purposeful engagement towards common goals (e.g., regular social engagement, public concerts at season’s end). Data collection involved surveys and interviews with 32 dyads comprised of persons with dementia (PwD) and caregivers, as well as focus groups with 29 high school students. Results illustrate the development of a choir community across weeks of participation with far reaching benefits. Both caregivers and PwD experienced reductions in health risks and improvements in quality of life. Students’ understanding of dementia became more positive over time and new friendships developed. The discussion focuses on the need for meaningful and inclusive community activities for PwD and their caregivers.

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Sheets, Debra, Stuart MacDonald, and Theresa Allison. "Voices in Motion: Results From a Community Choir Intervention to Promote Living Well With Dementia." Innovation in Aging 4, Supplement_1 (December 1, 2020): 829. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3033.

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Abstract Dementia is recognized as a global public health priority because of the significant impact it has on individuals, families and society. The numbers of people living with dementia worldwide are currently estimated at 35.6 million; this will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. Given the lack of a medical cure for dementia, lifestyle interventions to complement existing treatment are urgently needed to support living well with this disease. Engagement in the arts is a novel intervention which is relatively low cost and engaging. This study examines the effect of participation in an intergenerational choir on psychosocial and cognitive function for persons with dementia (PwD). Participants (n = 32), in partnership with their family caregivers and local high school students, sang in a professionally conducted choir for as many as three seasons (~ 12 weeks long) spanning up to 18 months of follow-up. Assessments of psychosocial, physiological, and cognitive function were completed every four to six weeks as part of an intensive repeated measures design. Taken as a whole, the symposium papers indicate that this novel lifestyle intervention offers an effective non- pharmacological alternative approach for older adults with dementia. Choir participation has important and significant impacts on psycho-social well-being and quality of life. Discussion focuses on policy implications and the need for community-based programs that reflect a social model for dementia and support living well by through engaging and meaningful activities

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Kennedy, Claire, and Tiziana Miceli. "Lingua e comunità in coro." Australian Review of Applied Linguistics 40, no. 2 (December 1, 2017): 140–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1075/aral.40.2.04ken.

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Abstract This article concerns a special learning space populated by Italians and Italian learners: the choir formed in Brisbane as a joint initiative between a community association and the Italian teaching staff at Griffith University. Our aim, in involving our students in the choir, was to bring them together with L1 speakers in an environment that would be stimulating but supportive, given the collective, creative goal. We envisaged that interaction in this space would help develop the students’ language proficiency, intercultural competence, and cultural knowledge, while also bringing the psychosocial benefits of choral singing identified by recent research. These benefits include positive emotions, social support and friendship, an antidote to anxiety and stress, and a shared sense of commitment. Evaluation of findings from the project suggest that the choir did foster students’ learning together with wellbeing.

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Schwartz, Jesse W. "Preaching to the Choir: Turning Anger Into Engagement at Urban Community Colleges." Radical Teacher 111 (July 27, 2018): 6–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/rt.2018.485.

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Johnson, J. K., S. Gregorich, A. M. Napoles, J. D. Flatt, W. B. Max, D. L. Pounds, A. Paniagua, and A. L. Stewart. "COMMUNITY OF VOICES CHOIR STUDY TO PROMOTE HEALTH IN DIVERSE OLDER ADULTS." Innovation in Aging 1, suppl_1 (June 30, 2017): 120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.492.

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Harris, P. B. "MAKING A COMMUNITY MORE DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AN INTERGENERATIONAL CHOIR." Innovation in Aging 1, suppl_1 (June 30, 2017): 1116–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igx004.4087.

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Langston, Thomas W., and Margaret S. Barrett. "Capitalizing on community music: a case study of the manifestation of social capital in a community choir." Research Studies in Music Education 30, no. 2 (December 2008): 118–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1321103x08097503.

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Parker, Elizabeth Cassidy. "A Grounded Theory of Adolescent High School Women’s Choir Singers’ Process of Social Identity Development." Journal of Research in Music Education 65, no. 4 (November 16, 2017): 439–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0022429417743478.

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The purpose of this grounded theory study was to discover the process of social identity development for adolescent high school women’s choir participants. Purposive maximum variation sampling was used to identify three public high school women’s choirs where 54 interviews were conducted with 40 different public school singers. Three waves of data collection and analysis revealed a seven-step process beginning with coming in singing and ending with envisioning myself. The central phenomenon was identified as opening up my voice and me and emphasized singers’ increased self-confidence. Intervening conditions included competition, the absence of choral opportunities, and lack of understanding from those outside of the choral program. Amount of time in the choral program, number of groups, and community recognition were identified as contextual conditions. Dimensionalized properties, a temporal matrix, and propositional statements are presented.

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Kramer, Michael W. "A Study of Voluntary Organizational Membership: The Assimilation Process in a Community Choir." Western Journal of Communication 75, no. 1 (January 19, 2011): 52–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10570314.2010.536962.

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Jónsdóttir, Valgerður. "A portrait of a Bell choir: a clinical and a community-centered perspective." Nordic Journal of Music Therapy 25, sup1 (May 30, 2016): 36. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08098131.2016.1179933.

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Kennedy, Mary Copland. "The Gettin' Higher Choir: Exploring culture, teaching and learning in a community chorus." International Journal of Community Music 2, no. 2 (October 1, 2009): 183–200. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/ijcm.2.2-3.183_1.

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Langston, Thomas. "It is a life support, isn't it? Social capital in a community choir." International Journal of Community Music 4, no. 2 (July 8, 2011): 163–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/ijcm.4.2.163_1.

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Jensen-Doss, Amanda, Ashley M. Smith, Lucia M. Walsh, Vanesa Mora Ringle, Elizabeth Casline, Zabin Patel, Ashley M. Shaw, Colleen Maxwell, Rochelle Hanson, and Ruthlyn Webster. "Preaching to the Choir? Predictors of Engagement in a Community-Based Learning Collaborative." Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research 47, no. 2 (October 15, 2019): 279–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10488-019-00985-4.

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Reynolds, Jackie. "Stories of creative ageing." Working with Older People 19, no. 1 (March 9, 2015): 33–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/wwop-11-2014-0035.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the benefits and issues relating to arts participation in later life. Design/methodology/approach – The paper draws on literature relating to older people's arts participation, and also includes discussion of the author's doctoral research into arts and ageing. The research was a qualitative study, influenced by narrative approaches and life-course perspectives. It involved interviews with 24 participants who have connections with a case-study town in the English Midlands. Findings – The paper focuses on the findings from six participants belonging to a male voice choir. The themes that are discussed include the importance of continuity; issues of identity; mutual support; impact of ill health and the sustainability of group activities. Research limitations/implications – This is a small-scale study, based in one case study town. Care should therefore be taken in generalising to different populations and areas. Potential for future research includes: other geographical locations, including larger urban areas. Specific focus on choir participation, or other art form. Involving people from a wider range of ethnic backgrounds. Social implications – This study adds to a growing body of evidence about the value of arts and culture to society. Originality/value – This study is original in adopting life-course perspectives to understand later life arts participation. It also offers original insights into the nature of arts-generated social capital and how this may be viewed within a wider context of resourceful ageing.

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Fogg, Laura, and Alison Talmage. "The CeleBRation Choir: Establishing community group choral singing for people living with neurological conditions." Psychomusicology: Music, Mind and Brain 21, no. 1-2 (2011): 264–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0094030.

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Tsiris, Giorgos, Tamsin Dives, and Mick San. "MUSIC AS A HEALTH PROMOTION AGENT IN PALLIATIVE CARE: THE ST CHRISTOPHER'S COMMUNITY CHOIR." BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care 4, Suppl 1 (March 2014): A48.3—A48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjspcare-2014-000654.136.

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Dabback, William. "A community of singing: motivation, identity, and communitas in a Mennonite School choir programme." Music Education Research 20, no. 2 (November 17, 2016): 242–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14613808.2016.1257593.

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Cohen, Mary L. "Harmony within the walls: Perceptions of worthiness and competence in a community prison choir." International Journal of Music Education 30, no. 1 (February 2012): 46–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0255761411431394.

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Bentivegna, Francesco. "Voice, technology and feminist community: An interview with NYX." Journal of Interdisciplinary Voice Studies 5, no. 1 (April 1, 2020): 107–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/jivs_00018_1.

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The role of vocality in the field of techno-feminism in performance is undertheorized. The latest takes in posthumanism and eco-feminism wish for a more inclusive, less capitalo-utilitarian use of new technologies. Through the motto ‘make kin, not babies’, the new frontiers of techno-feminism address the anthropo-heterocentric concept of family, hoping for different agglomeration of creatures. Following these stances of feminist and queer critique, it is possible to assume that the work of NYX ‐ an electronic drone choir ‐ addresses vocal composition from an inclusive and posthuman point of view. Through the interview conducted by Francesco Bentivegna with Sian O’Gorman, this voicing explores how the NYX experience might fit in the latest feminist waves, being a shout for a more inclusive, less patriarchal and non-exploited use of technologies.

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Ward, Julie, Helen Frances Mills, and Alan Anderson. "Drama in the Dale: Transformation Through Community Drama." Harvard Educational Review 83, no. 1 (March 26, 2013): 54–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.17763/haer.83.1.k746345q366v0023.

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During the winter of 2011-2012, Weardale, England, was the setting for an ambitious informal adult education project. In this rural area in the northeast part of the country, the local arts collective, Jack Drum Arts, established a community play project entitled The Bonny Moorhen. This dramatic undertaking aimed to retell the story of the infamous Battle of Stanhope, a local lead miners’ uprising. The project took place in a converted barn and involved a group of sixty learners of all ages and from all walks of life. The troupe formed the choir, band, backstage crew, and company of actors who, with the support of professional artists, built a temporary theater space. Each member of this collective made a personal journey. Here Helen Mills and Alan Anderson, in association with Julie Ward, cofounder and project producer at Jack Drum Arts, offer their personal testimonies from the project.

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