Investigating The Development Chorus Education: Challenges and Potential Strategies in Enhancing Uniqueness

Guangjian Zhang, Wannaporn Siripala, Khoirul Anwar, Nur Fauziyah, Suwarno Suwarno

Abstract


This study investigated the current situation of chorus instruction, its advancement in schools, the interrelationships between its components, and ways for overcoming obstacles and enhancing its distinctive features. The study is important because it clarifies the existing status of chorus training and suggests essential areas for development, promoting a more coherent and successful approach to chorus education within educational institutions. We employed a mixed-method research design (questionnaires and interviews) to collect data from a sample of 100 choral education teachers and 100 students in secondary schools by descriptive and Pearson correlation analysis. Additionally, we conducted interviews with important stakeholders and conducted field observations to assess choirs’ activities. The results indicated that musical instruction in choruses is overseen by highly qualified music instructors, many of whom hold undergraduate and master’s degrees, with expertise in vocal music, as well as piano and instrumental music. The primary emphasis of choral education is on comprehensive review courses, with teacher choirs being the most widely utilized. Nevertheless, the persistence of issues, such as the inconsistent caliber of chorus conductors and the necessity for enhanced instruction and individual musical literacy, underscores the significance of implementing approaches such as consistent training, master workshops led by experts, and partnerships with universities. The study emphasized constraints, such as self-reported biases, indicating that future research should ensure the inclusion of diverse respondents, monitor changes over time, investigate various teaching approaches, and the effects of technology on professional development on teachers’ and students’ outcomes.

https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.23.11.15


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Development of chorus education; challenges; potential strategies; secondary school

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