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PEDAGOGY-INFORMED VOICE SCIENCE: AN ESSENTIAL PARTNER TO SCIENCE-INFORMED PEDAGOGY

AATS recognizes the value of science-informed pedagogy, while acknowledging that facts evolve and urges a companion “Pedagogy-Informed Voice Science” in light of recent research in cognitive neuroscience. AATS encourages an integrated approach to voice pedagogy requiring both scientific research and voice practitioner insight. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, voice practitioners and researchers can mutually enhance both […]

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THE SINGING VOICE SPECIALIST: AN OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY, TRAINING PROTOCOLS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

The twenty-first century singing teacher is faced with a complex world of voice pedagogy that is being augmented by a rapidly evolving body of science- and pedagogy-informed knowledge. Those who paved the way for voice teachers in the past could not have imagined the daunting amount of information with which the modern teacher is expected

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Advancing the Culture of Mentoring in our Profession

AATS believes that mentoring strengthens pedagogic practice through open communication and continued learning. The American Academy of Teachers of Singing (AATS) offers models for incorporating mutually beneficial mentoring relationships into all aspects of our profession, and lists programs for official mentoring of young teachers. The models discussed in the paper are informed in part by principles of Self-Determination Theory, and in part by ideas culled from the experience of the members of AATS in both the academic and private worlds of voice teaching.

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ACCESSIBLE PUBLICATION: Copyright and Integration of 21st Century Means of Publishing for Academic, Personal, and Professional Use of Printed Music

In this paper, AATS examines the complexities of copyright laws and fair usage. AATS  recognizes and aggressively supports the publishing business by encouraging legal purchase of music. Both professional and non-professional entities must better understand “best legal practice.” We recommend that publishers continue work toward 21st century technological initiatives, licensing to facilitate pedagogic, ethical, collaborative,

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Research and Creative Accomplishment in Promotion and Tenure

The Academy suggests that the rigorous path toward promotion and tenure in academia place evaluation of pedagogic success in the voice studio as utmost priority.  Additionally, voice faculty members should be encouraged to carve out the way they build an excellent reputation not only for themselves but for the institution – in performance, presentation or

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IN SUPPORT OF FACT-BASED VOICE PEDAGOGY AND TERMINOLOGY

The Academy states that singing teachers and other voice professionals have a responsibility to expand teaching skills through a clearer understanding of a twenty-first century, fact-based and functional voice pedagogy and terminology that is consonant with the laws of nature.  Fostering a common nomenclature is imperative.  Fact-based voice pedagogy provides the foundation that supports the

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Keeping Music in the Schools: Advocating for the Arts as Core Curriculum

The statement on Keeping Music in the Schools generated a session at the NATS National Conference in Orlando, July 2012. The AATS believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in musically educative activities from highly qualified and inspired music educator. Humans benefit cognitively, socially, and emotionally from the opportunity to participate in music.

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