Assessment approaches for the first year applied voice studio

Abstract

Assessment provides student, instructor, and administration with information regarding the student’s progress, the teacher’s effectiveness, and the department’s strengths and weaknesses. Despite the burgeoning trend of incorporating assessment in other fields, private voice instructors have few assessment measures available for use, and the few that are available are often inappropriate. Pressure by accreditation organizations to detail the progress of students and teachers has left many voice instructors clamoring for means of describing their work. Incorporating frequent assessment and analyzing student performance will assist instructors in providing frequent and specific feedback that improves both student learning and teacher practice.