Recent Research in Singing

Abstract: This Recent Research in Singing article chronicles four academic documents authored in 2025. Dissertations by Emily Marie Dirks, “Bridging the Gap Between Vocal Performance Degrees and Opera Apprentice Programs: A Comparative Study of Pedagogical Methods”; Julie Hannah Welch, “The Impact of Ballet Techniques on Singing Performers”; Olivia Yokers, “Balanced Artistry: Integrating the Methods of Michael Chekhov and Body Mapping for the Versatile Singing Actor”; and Yichen Yuan, “The Application of Voice Building Techniques from the Bel Canto Singing Style to the Interpretation of Chinese Classical Songs.” Each includes a bibliographic citation and an Author/ProQuest abstract.