LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in U.S. Choral Classrooms
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| Title: | LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in U.S. Choral Classrooms |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Heather N. Shouldice (ORCID |
| Source: | Update: Applications of Research in Music Education. 2025 43(3):28-37. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: | LGBTQ People, Inclusion, Secondary School Teachers, Music Teachers, Singing, Teacher Attitudes, Faculty Development, Teacher Education, Classroom Environment, Transgender People, Sexual Orientation, Gender Issues |
| DOI: | 10.1177/87551233241253829 |
| ISSN: | 8755-1233 1945-0109 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to investigate current practices pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) inclusivity among U.S. secondary choral teachers. Data consisted of survey responses (N = 145) from individuals teaching choral music at the middle school and/or high school level in the United States. Results indicate that, although many choral educators avoid gendered practices and believe that it is important to address LGBTQ+ issues in the choral classroom, fewer implement further inclusive practices, such as asking students their pronouns or sharing their own pronouns, programming repertoire by LGBTQ+ composers and discussing their identities, and choosing repertoire or changing lyrics to be gender-neutral. Implications include the need for continued professional development on LGBTQ+ inclusive practices (particularly in music teacher preparation programs) and further research on the factors that may encourage music educators to provide a more inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ+ students. |
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| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1475773 |
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