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Transgender And Nonbinary Attitudes Toward The Choral Music Education Major Experience, Bailee Green
Transgender And Nonbinary Attitudes Toward The Choral Music Education Major Experience, Bailee Green
Honors Theses
Transgender and nonbinary individuals face unique challenges in the choral community because of their gender identity. The foundation of the choral ensemble and its methods are rooted in the gender binary, making it hard for gender-expansive singers to feel a sense of belonging.
The purpose of this thesis project was to gauge the experiences and opinions of transgender and nonbinary choral music education majors who participate in at least one choral ensemble. Data was obtained through a voluntary survey that asked participants how their gender affected aspects of their experience as a choral music education major. Survey results led to …
The Incorporation And Effect Of Movement In The Elementary Classroom, Caroline L. Rhett
The Incorporation And Effect Of Movement In The Elementary Classroom, Caroline L. Rhett
Honors Theses
The main purpose of this thesis project was to examine the incorporation of movement in preschool and elementary classrooms and identify its effects. A review of methodology from musicians/educators such as Zoltán Kodály, Carl Orff, and Emile Jacques-Dalcroze provided a foundation for the research topic. Other factors surrounding music and movement included the physical, mental, and developmental aspects. These factors were studied through the lens of authors and researchers such as Howard Gardner.
The practice used was primarily observation, which took place in local music classrooms as well as at a Carl Orff Workshop. Observation led to the conclusion that …