Thesis (M.A.)--Rowan University, 2005. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed Oct. 22, 2007). Directed by Donald A. Hodges; submitted to the School of Music. Includes bibliographical references (p. 73-79).

Thesis (D.M.A.)--University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2007. / Title from PDF title page screen. Advisor: Nancy Walker; submitted to the School of Music. Includes bibliographical references (p. 84-88).

Treatise (D.M.A.) Florida State University, 2005. / Advisor: Roy Delp, Florida State University, College of Music. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed 8-21-2007). Document formatted into pages; contains 65 pages. Includes biographical sketch. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.M., Music Education)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1980. / Title from title screen (viewed May 15, 2007). Includes bibliographical references (leaves 81-86). Online version of the print original.

Treatise (D.M.A.) Florida State University, 2005. / Advisor: Stanford Olsen, Florida State University, College of Music. Title and description from dissertation home page (viewed 6-26-07). Document formatted into pages; contains 71 pages. Includes biographical sketch. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (D.A.)--Ball State University, 2009. / Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on Nov. 11, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 122-128).

Contemporary commercial music is a broad label used to describe the styles of popular music including pop, rock, rhythm and blues, jazz, hip-hop, country and heavy metal. the vocal ability required for each of these genres varies greatly but may require the use of screaming, belting, utilizing vocal fry and growling or singing with a breathy or dark tone. Singers who wish to perform in these genres may need assistance with vocal technique to assure the longevity and the quality of their singing. Due to the rise in popularity and the accessibility of contemporary commercial music (CCM), commercial pedagogical guides and self-study manuals are abundantly available for purchase. Aspiring singers are searching for appropriate training for this genre without having an awareness of how the voice works and how to maintain good vocal hygiene. Those who seek out private instruction are often frustrated when traditional classical training techniques are offered, rather than techniques utilizing CCM styles. Because CCM pedagogy is relatively new and few pedagogues in this specialized field are well known, the self-taught singer is responsible for finding a reliable study source. Many vocal instructors and choral directors are interested in familiarizing themselves with new stylistic techniques to enhance the performance of their students while maintaining vocal health. By reviewing popular vocal method books and techniques, insight may be given to assist a singer or vocal teacher in selecting resources of CCM styles.

Several researchers have suggested that fluctuating estrogen levels may be responsible for certain physiological changes in the female body. The purpose of this study was to determine whether significant changes in the soprano voice quality occur due to the use of oral contraceptives.

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