Exploring female broadway performers' experiences of singing in mix
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Article Title | Exploring female broadway performers' experiences of singing in mix |
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ERA Journal ID | 214447 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Forbes, Melissa, McAllen, Regina and Hughes, Diane |
Journal Title | Voice and speech review |
Number of Pages | 20 |
Year | 2025 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 2326-8263 |
2326-8271 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/23268263.2025.2488102 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23268263.2025.2488102 |
Abstract | This study explored the lived experiences of 36 top-tier female musical theatre performers, each with at least one Broadway credit, who selfidentify as highly skilled in singing with mix. The aim was to gain a nuanced understanding of their vocal mix in the context of their broader artistic practices. Using reflexive thematic analysis of survey data, five critical areas of focus were identified: the role of the mix in career success and longevity, affective experiences during performance, enduring adversity in professional practice, performers’ conceptualizations of mixing, and their methods for achieving a balanced vocal mix. The data suggests that most participants possessed natural skill in mixing prior to formal voice training,introducing the factor of innate talent into the discussion. Their mastery of mix appears to be largely experiential and intuitive, potentially shaped more by inherent ability than by explicit technical knowledge or formal instruction. These themes raise important questions about singing pedagogy and the integration of voice science, highlighting the need for further research into the interplay of innate talent, experiential learning, and formal training in developing top-tier musical theatre performers. |
Keywords | mixed voice; Singing; contemporary musical theatre; Broadway mix; Broadway performers |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 360304. Music performance |
Byline Affiliations | School of Creative Arts |
Centre for Heritage and Culture | |
Macquarie University |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zx45v/exploring-female-broadway-performers-experiences-of-singing-in-mix
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