Music Graduate Colloquium: Elizabeth Lepock
Presented by Graduate Studies in Music, the Don Wright Faculty of Music Graduate Colloquium series includes lectures by distinguished guests, Western faculty members, and senior graduate students on all fields of research and creative activity in music.
Elizabeth Lepock (Western University alumna)
"Occupational Vocal Health and Singing: Demystifying, and Sharing Stories and Strategies"
Abstract
This talk examines the topic of chronic and acute occupational injury/disorder in classical singers through the lens of the common disorder, Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD). Background will be included regarding the disorder’s history, etiology, symptoms, and treatment. The talk will then delve into cultural factors in the classical voice community surrounding vocal health, and the impact of MTD on singers by examining the stories of several singers regarding their experiences with the disorder. Finally, several tangible suggestions will be offered regarding how to recognize and address muscle tension voice disorders as a voice pedagogue (or more broadly, as a music performance pedagogue or musician/singer).
Admission is free, and all are welcome to join.
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