Discovery Projects - Grant ID: DP0558186

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

Enhancing quality in western classical singing and pedagogy. Music and singing are important performing arts, essential components of Australian cultural life making major contributions to the Australian economy. This study will benefit professional musicians, students, music industry and cultural reputation of Australia by investigating technical, acoustic and perceptual features that define vocal quality. Our multidisciplinary team will apply sophisticated technologies and research methods to improve vocal assessment and pedagogical practices in the musical arts, thereby enhancing the musical development and career prospects of the next generation of Australian performers and teachers. This research will place Australia at the forefront for excellence in research in the performing arts.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-07-2005

End Date: 31-12-2011

Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Funding Amount: $349,999.00

Funder: Australian Research Council