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Students' Experience with Vocal Injury in Undergraduate Performing Arts Training Programs
Christine J Suddeth1, Amanda Flynn1
1Pace University, Musical Theatre Department,140 William Street, New York, NY 10038.
Purpose:
Voice injuries are well-documented in the literature and can be found in any person regardless of their profession. However, performing artists need a healthy voice in order to do their job properly. In educational environments, students with injuries are presented with the unique challenge of recovery in addition to a heavy course load. This study seeks to understand and question the experience of the undergraduate vocally injured performing arts student.
Method:
An IRB approved, online survey was created to assess vocally injured undergraduate students' experiences and was shared via social media and email outreach.
Results:
The results of this study show clear ways that undergraduate faculty can support their injured students while they are in training. Additional findings include the importance of the voice teacher/student relationship, timing of diagnoses, and the overall faculty dynamic. Future research may benefit from investigating the voice teacher/student relationship and the mental health repercussions of vocally injured performing arts students.
Conclusions:
In conclusion, this study found that vocally injured students have diverse experiences while in undergraduate training programs.
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