Research Publications and Presentations
Publications
Williams Phelps, C. (2020). Examining our beliefs about equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice: The importance of reflection and critical thinking processes. Missouri School Music, 75(1), 42, 47-48.
Williams Phelps, C. (2020). Before the singing: The journey of an artistic director. (Doctoral dissertation). ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. (Order Number 27964269).
Sims, W. L., Lordo, J., & Williams Phelps, C. (2016, April). Analysis of publication decisions for Journal of Research in Music Education manuscripts (2009-2014). Journal of Research in Music Education, 64(1), 1-9. DOI: 10.1177/0022429415627991
Williams Phelps, C. (2014). Finding your voice: Strategies for good vocal health. Missouri School Music, 68(3), 43-45.
Williams, C. (2002). Development of a sequential vocal methods program for the young singer. Georgia State University-Atlanta: School of Music, Master’s thesis.
National Conferences
Reflective choral practices: What happens before the singing
Research Poster
National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference
February 2021 | Virtual
This video is about the research behind my doctoral dissertation. I presented this research poster at the National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference in February 2021.
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Before the singing: The journey of an artistic director
Research Poster
National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference
March 2016 | Atlanta, Georgia
Analysis of publication decisions for Journal of Research in Music Education manuscripts.
Panel Presentation
National Association for Music Education Music Research and Teacher Education National Conference
Presenters: Wendy L. Sims, Jackie Lordo, Cynthia Williams Phelps
March 2016 | Atlanta, Georgia
Integrating literacy, art, and music to create expressive sound poetry
Panel presentation
National Council of Teachers of English Whole Language Umbrella 2012 Literacies for All Summer Institute
July 2012 | St. Louis, Missouri.
State Conferences
Before the singing: The journey of an artistic director
Research Poster
Missouri Music Educators Association State Conference
January 2021 | Virtual
Before the singing: The journey of an artistic director (Preliminary Findings)
Research Poster
Missouri Music Educators Association State Conference
January 2017 | Osage Beach, Missouri
Analysis of publication decisions for Journal of Research in Music Education manuscripts (2009-2014): Preliminary findings
Research Poster
Presenters: Wendy L. Sims, Jackie Lordo, Cynthia Williams Phelps
Missouri Music Educators Association State Conference
January 2015 | Osage Beach, Missouri
A Survey of vocal behaviors, vocal stress, and vocal health perceptions of professional voice users
Research Poster session
Missouri Music Educators Association State Conference
January 2013 | Osage Beach, Missouri
Regional Conferences
What happens before the singing
Presentation at Mizzou 3 Minute Thesis Competition
October 2015 | University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Expressive sound poem: Embracing music, art, and language art
Panel presentation
Midwest Educational Technology Conference
February 2012 | St. Charles, Missouri
Expressive sound poem: Explorations in music, art, and literacy
Panel presentation
MU Cross-Disciplinary Project Conference
March 2011 | University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri
Curriculum Vitae
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The participant’s well-defined philosophies of leadership and teaching, exemplary pedagogical content knowledge, reflective rehearsal pedagogy, and pedagogical thoughtfulness had a significant, positive impact on the high quality, experiential opportunities provided to the choristers and the choir organization as a whole.”
~ Dr. Cynthia Williams Phelps