Dissertations Advised
2024 “Recognizing The Invisible: Singing with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.” Marita Stryker dissertation. Document. Video.
2023 “A Lifelong Joy: Elderly African Americans, Singing and Cessation.” Carolyn Sebron dissertation. Document. Video
2023 “Interiority and the Ballads of Carl Loewe.” Mark Craig lecture recital document. Document.
2022 “Early Vocal Music by Feliksas Bajoras: Finding Authenticity and Multiplicity with Reimagined Folk Music.” Hannah Timms lecture recital document. (Dean’s research award recipient) Document.
2021 “The Utility of Vocal Function Exercises as an Adjunct Therapy for Voice Disorders in Singers with Suspected Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.” Kathleen Bell dissertation Document. VIDEO
2019 “Psychophysiological Characteristics of Music Performance Anxiety in Singers.” Katherine Anne DeFiglio dissertation. Document. VIDEO
2018 “The Therapeutic Singing Voice: Defining Characteristics and Implications for the Voice Training of Music Therapy Students.” Martina Bingham dissertation. Document. VIDEO
2017 “The Functional Basis of Squall in Black Gospel Singing: Stroboscopic, Perceptual, and Acoustic Findings.” Patricia Campbell dissertation. Document. VIDEO
2016 “Contemporary Christian Singers and Worship Leaders: Vocal Health and Technical Needs.” Leon Neto dissertation. Document. VIDEO
2014 “Shifting Gears – Formant Tuning Strategies of Elite Operatic Baritones.” Troy Castle dissertation. Document. VIDEO (Dean’s research award recipient)
2013 “The Effect of Menopause on the Elite Singing Voice: Singing Through the Storm.” Advisor, Barbara Caprilli (now Demaio) dissertation. Document. VIDEO
2012 “The Efficacy of Vocal Function Exercises in the Practice Regimen of Undergraduate Musical Theatre Majors.” Advisor, Sarah Maines dissertation. Document.