Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir

Authors : Yiğit Karabulut

Pages : 737-745

Doi:10.31811/ojomus.1699183

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Publication Date : 2025-10-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Fear of appearing before an audience, being evaluated by teachers in examinations, personal characteristics, certain physical conditions of the performance environment, and technical details involving the preparation process for the performance are among the factors associated with music performance anxiety. The aim of this study is to examine the level of music performance anxiety among individuals who sing in choirs. The study group consists of 178 choristers, either amateur or professional, who were accessible to the researcher in 2025 and volunteered to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Kenny Music Performance Anxiety Inventory. The findings of the study revealed that the level of music performance anxiety among individuals singing in choirs was moderate. In terms of the gender variable, it was found that women had higher levels of music performance anxiety than men. Regarding the age variable, it was observed that there was a statistically significant difference at least at one level. Similarly, in terms of the professional experience variable, a statistically significant difference was identified at least at one level. It was determined that the music performance anxiety levels of groups with 1–5 years and 5–10 years of experience were higher than those of individuals with 10 years or more of experience. No significant difference was found in music performance anxiety levels based on the variable of being an amateur or professional choir member. Likewise, with regard to the type of music performed, being a member of a Western music choir or a Turkish music choir did not result in a significant difference in music performance anxiety levels.
Keywords : koro, korist, performans, kaygı, şarkı

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