An investigation of the strategies used to mitigate mental illness symptoms in choral music ensemble classrooms: A case study

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dc.contributor.advisorBaker, Vicki D.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberThomas, Paul
dc.contributor.committeeMemberMolloy-Daugherty, Della
dc.creatorWalls, Jess 1986-
dc.creator.orcid0009-0006-7049-9064
dc.date.accessioned2023-06-28T18:50:06Z
dc.date.available2023-06-28T18:50:06Z
dc.date.created2023-05
dc.date.issuedMay-23
dc.date.submittedMay-23
dc.date.updated2023-06-28T18:50:07Z
dc.description.abstractThe mental illness epidemic affects people of all ages in every facet of daily life, including individuals involved in music ensembles. The purpose of this study was to interview current choral music educators (N=4) who had suffered from mental illness as adolescents and to determine their perceived level of mental health support from their choral ensemble directors while in middle school or high school. Further, the participants reported their current educational practices related to their students who struggle with their mental health. Finally, the support received by the participants in their choral ensemble classes was compared to the support they currently provide their students. Participants’ recommendations for directors included having an overall positive, safe, inclusive, welcoming, and encouraging classroom environment and building relationships, while avoiding pressuring students to perform perfectly, focusing solely on accolades or contests, disregarding changes in students’ behavior or demeanor, and accusing students of being lazy or unmotivated.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11274/15163
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.subjectEducation, Music
dc.subject.otherMusic
dc.subject.otherMental health
dc.subject.otherMental illness
dc.subject.otherMusic ensemble
dc.subject.otherChoir
dc.subject.otherChoral
dc.subject.otherDepression
dc.subject.otherAnxiety
dc.titleAn investigation of the strategies used to mitigate mental illness symptoms in choral music ensemble classrooms: A case study
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
thesis.degree.collegeCollege of Arts and Sciences
thesis.degree.departmentSchool of the Arts & Design
thesis.degree.disciplineMusic
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Woman's University
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Music
thesis.degree.programAPA 7th edition
thesis.degree.schoolTexas Woman’s University

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