Culturally Responsive Repertoire Categories in the Voice Studio

Abstract: Repertoire selection in the voice studio plays a vital role in student learning. In a culturally responsive classroom, expanding repertoire categories beyond the binary division of culturally non-specific and culturally specific helps foster a more conscious and thoughtful approach to repertoire choices. Introducing categories such as culturally stereotypical, culturally representative, and culturally sensitive encourages a deeper, more informed understanding of repertoire. When introducing these categories in the voice studio, teachers can strengthen communication with their students while also promoting a collaborative student-teacher model.