publications...
Staff in the International Music Education Research Centre (iMerc) write for a range of audiences and publish widely in the field.
A selection of our publications is listed below.
The list of publications is organised first by publication type (books, chapters in books, edited books, journal articles, research reports and other public output) and then by date (descending) and first author's surname.
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books...
Welch, G. F., & Preti, C. (2007). Soundabout: A Research Evaluation. London: Institute of Education.[9781-905351-07-7].
Ockelford, A., Pring, L., Welch, G. F., & Treffert, D. (2006). Focus on Music: Exploring the Musical Interests and Abilities of Blind and Partially-Sighted Children with Septo-Optic Dysplasia. London: Institute of Education/RNIB.[0 85473 723 5].
Purves, R., Long, M., Castell-Evans, J., & Welch, G. F. (2006). The New London Orchestra Music and Literacy Project: A Research Evaluation. London: Institute of Education.[1-905351-05-4].
Welch, G. F., Purves, R. M., & Himonides, E. (2006a). The Drake/Youth Music ‘Plug-It’ Project: A Research Evaluation. London: Institute of Education.[1-905351-06-2].
Welch, G. F., Purves, R., & Durrant, C. (2006b). The Guildhall School of Music and Drama Connect Ii Project. London: Institute of Education.[1-905351-03-08].
Welch, G. F., & Himonides, E. (2005). A Survey on the Uk Doctorate in the Arts and Humanities. Report for the Arts and Humanities Research Council (Ahrc). London: Institute of Education.].
Welch, G. F., & Purves, R. (2004). The Drake/Dfes ‘Accessible Inclusive Music in Schools (Aims)’ Project: A Research Evaluation. London: Institute of Education.[1-905351-00-3].
Welch, G. F., & Adams, P. (2003). How Is Music Learning Celebrated and Developed? [Bera Professional User Research Review]. Southwell, Notts: British Educational Research Association.[0 946671 22 2].
Welch, G. F. (2001). The Misunderstanding of Music. London: University of London Institute of Education.[0-85473-660-3].
Welch, G. F., Ockelford, A., & Zimmermann, S. A. (2001). Provision of Music in Special Education Promise. London: Royal National Institute for the Blind/University of London Institute of Education.[1 85878 505 7].
Durrant, C., & Welch, G. F. (1995). Making Sense of Music. London: Cassell.[0-304-33082-5].
chapters in books...
Welch, G. F., & Barrett, M. (2007). The Music Curriculum. In R. S. New & M. Cochran (Eds.), Early Childhood Education (pp.?). Westport, CT: Greenwood Publishing Group. [0-313-33100-6].
Welch, G. F. (2007). Om Sångutveckling [Singing as a Developmental Behaviour]. In G. Fagius (Ed.), Barn Och Sång. Hur, Vad Och Varför Sjunger Vi Med Barn? [Children and Singing. How, What and Why Are We Singing with Children?] (pp. 55-66). Lund: Studentlitteratur AB. [13: 978-91-44-01935-2].
Welch, G. F. (2006a). The Musical Development and Education of Young Children. In B. Spodek & O. Saracho (Eds.), Handbook of Research on the Education of Young Children (pp. 251-267). Mahwah, N.J.: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Inc. [0-8058-4720-0; 0-8058-4721-9].
Welch, G. F. (2006b). Singing and Vocal Development. In G. McPherson (Ed.), The Child as Musician: A Handbook of Musical Development (pp. 311-329). New York: Oxford University Press. [0-19-853032-3].
Welch, G. F. (2006c). What Research into Music Teacher Education Tells Us About the Contexts and Challenges for Teacher Education. Proceedings, Beijing International Forum on Music Education 2006. In G. McPherson (Ed.), (pp. 84- 97 [Chinese version, pp. 98-113]). Beijing: NAMM/CSME/ISME/CNU.
Farrell, G., J., B., & Welch, G. F. (2005). South Asian Music in Britain. In H. K. Um (Ed.), Diasporas and Interculturalism in Asian Performing Arts: Translating Traditions (pp. 104-128). London: RoutledgeCurzon. [070071586X].
Welch, G. F. (2005). Singing as Communication. In D. Miell, R. MacDonald & D. Hargreaves (Eds.), Musical Communication (pp. 239-259). New York: Oxford University Press. [0-19-852936-8 paperback; 0-19-852935-X hardback].
Welch, G. F. (2003). The Importance of Singing. In A. Paterson & E. Bentley (Eds.), Bluebirds and Crows. Developing a Singing Culture in and out of School (pp. 2-5). Matlock: National Association of Music Educators. [0-9505789-3-2].
Welch, G. F. (2002). Early Childhood Musical Development. In L. Bresler & C. Thompson (Eds.), The Arts in Children’s Lives: Context, Culture and Curriculum (pp. 113-128). Dordrecht, NL: Kluwer. [1-4020-0471-0].
Welch, G. F., & Sundberg, J. (2002). Solo Voice. In R. Parncutt & G. E. McPherson (Eds.), The Science and Psychology of Music Performance: Creative Strategies for Teaching and Learning (pp. 253-268). New York: Oxford University Press. [0-19-513810-4].
Welch, G. F. (2001). Uk. In D. Hargreaves & A. North (Eds.), Musical Development and Learning: The International Perspective (pp. 202-219). London: Continuum. [0-8264-5113-6].
Welch, G. F. (2000a). Educational Reform: The Story So Far. In G. F. Welch & M. E. Abd-El Mawgood (Eds.), Educational Reform in the United Arab Emirates: A Global Perspective (pp. 242-248). Dubai: Ministry of Education and Youth. [1-902743-21-0].
Welch, G. F. (2000b). Singing Development in Early Childhood: The Effects of Culture and Education on the Realisation of Potential. In P. J. White (Ed.), Child Voice (pp. 27-44). Stockholm: Royal Institute of Technology. [91-7170-512-0].
Welch, G. F., & Mahony, P. (2000). The Teaching Profession. In J. Docking (Ed.), Raising the Standard: New Labour’s Policy for Schools (pp. 139-157). London: David Fulton. [1-85346-611-5].
Welch, G. F. (2000c). Voice Management. In A. Thody, B. Gray, D. Bowden & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Teachers’ Survival Guide (pp. 45-60). London: Cassell.
Welch, G. F. (1999). Children and Music: A Sociological Perspective on Development. In M. Barrett, G. McPherson & R. Smith (Eds.), Children and Music: Developmental Perspectives (pp. 37-49). Launceston, Tasmania: University of Tasmania Press. [0-85901-831-8].
Welch, G. F. (1998). El Desarrollo Del Canto En El Nino. In S. Malbran (Ed.), Hacia Un Nuevo Siglo Y Una Nueva Musica. Lanus, Buenos Aires: Fundacion para la Educacion Musical/UNLa, 10-19. [987.97026.0.3].
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Feit, P., Grefsheim, E., & Welch, G. F. (1997a). Consonant Clarity without Interference. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 295-302/484-491). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Welch, G. F., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997b). Creating Breathflow for Skilled Speaking and Singing. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 156-172/339-355). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997c). How Pitches Are Sustained and Changed in Speaking and Singing. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 194-205/382-393). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997d). How Sound Volumes Are Sustained and Changed in Speaking and Singing. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 206-220/394-408). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Welch, G. F., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, E. (1997e). How Your Larynx Contributes to Basic Voice Qualities. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 221-232/409-420). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Pryor, A., Theimer, A., Grefsheim, E., Feit, P., & Welch, G. F. (1997f). The Most Fundamental Voice Skill. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 143-155/326-338). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, E. (1997g). Singing Various Musical Genres with Stylistic Authenticity: Vocal Efficiency, Vocal Conditioning and Voice Qualities. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 261-317-324/515-522). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Welch, G. F., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997h). Vocal Efficiency and Vocal Conditioning in Expressive Speaking and Singing. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 303-316/492-514). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997i). The Voice Qualities That Are Referred to as ‘Vocal Registers’. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 233-260/421-448). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Welch, G. F., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, P. (1997j). What Resonance Is. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 135-138/316-320). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Welch, G. F., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, P. (1997k). What Sounds Are Made Of. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 126-134/307-315). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Welch, G. F., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, P. (1997l). What Vocal Sounds Are Made Of. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 139-142/321-325). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, E. (1997m). What Your Larynx Does When Vocal Sounds Are Created. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 182-193/367-381). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, E. (1997n). What Your Larynx Is Made Of. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 173-181/356-366). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F. (1997). The Developing Voice. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 481-494/704-717). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F., Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997a). How Your Vocal Tract Contributes to Basic Voice Qualities. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 261-280/449-469). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F., & Thurman, L. (1997). Vitality, Health and Vocal Self-Expression in Older Adults. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 522-534/745-758). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F., Thurman, L., Theimer, A., Grefsheim, E., & Feit, P. (1997b). Vocal Tract Shaping and the Voice Qualities That Are Referred to as Vowels. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 281-294/470-483). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994a). Breathing for Life and for Vocal Communication. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 123-134). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994b). Co-Articulation and the Use of Vowels and Consonants to Develop Voice Skills. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 219-225). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994c). Consonant Clarity without Vocal Interference. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 210-218). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994d). Dynamic Equilibrium in Our Bodies During Self-Expression. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 116-122). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994e). Presenting Our Larynx, the Source of Vocal Sound. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 135-158). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994f). Resonation, Vowels, and Vocal Efficiency, Part I. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 159-173). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994g). Resonation, Vowels, and Vocal Efficiency, Part Ii. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 174-193). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Thurman, L., Theimer, A., & Welch, G. F. (1994h). Resonation, Vowels, and Vocal Efficiency, Part Iii. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (pp. 194-209). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F. (1994). Onchi and Singing Development: Pedagological Implications. In G. F. Welch & T. Murao (Eds.), Onchi and Singing Development (pp. 82-95). London: David Fulton.
Welch, G. F. (1991). Come I Bambini Imparano Ad Essere Intonati. In J. Tafuri (Ed.), Psicologia Genetica Della Musica (pp. 156-178). Roma: Bulzoni Editore.
Welch, G. F. (1989). The Developing Voice. In L. Thurman & G. F. Welch (Eds.), Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (original 1989, revised 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 ed., pp. 308-317). Minneapolis: The Voice Center.
Welch, G. F. Culture and Gender in a Cathedral Music Context: An Activity Theory Exploration. In M. Barrett (Ed.), A Cultural Psychology of Music Education. New York: Oxford University Press.
Welch, G. F. Ecological Validity and Impact: Key Challenges for Music Education Research. In J. T. Gates & T. Regelksi (Eds.), The Mayday Group Book: Ms submitted for publication.
Welch, G. F., & Edwards, D. Instrumental Groups: Voice. In A. Williamon (Ed.), International Handbook of Musicians’ Health and Well-Being. New York: Oxford University Press.
Welch, G. F., & Ockelford, A. Learning Musical Skills: The Role of the Institution and Teachers in Supporting Learning. In S. Hallam, I. Cross & M. Thaut (Eds.), Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology. New York: Oxford University Press.
Welch, G. F. Researching Singing and Vocal Development across the Lifespan: A Personal Case Study. In K. Adams & A. Rose (Eds.), The Phenomenon of Singing, 4. St. John’s. Newfoundland: Memorial University Press.
Welch, G. F. A Retrospective View. In G. Folkestad (Ed.), A Decade of Research in Music Education. Lund: Malmö Academy of Music.
edited books...
Welch, G. F., & Folkestad, G. (Eds.) (2002). A World of Music Education Research. Proceedings of the 19th Isme Research Seminar. Gothenburg: Gothenburg University.
Welch, G. F. (Ed.). (2001). Mapping Music Education Research in the Uk. Southwell, Notts: British Educational Research Association.
Thurman, L., & Welch, G. F. (Eds.) (2000). Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education (revised edition ed.). Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F., & Abd-El Mawgood, M. E. (Eds.) (2000). Educational Reform in the United Arab Emirates: A Global Perspective. Dubai: Ministry of Education and Youth.
Thurman, L., & Welch, G. F. (Eds.) (1997). Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education. Iowa: National Center for Voice and Speech.
Welch, G. F., & Murao, T. (Eds.) (1994). Onchi and Singing Development. London: David Fulton.
Thurman, L., & Welch, G. F. (Eds.) (1989). Bodymind and Voice: Foundations of Voice Education. Minneapolis: The VoiceCenter.
journal articles...
Howard, D. M., Brereton, J., Welch, G. F., Himonides, E., DeCosta, M., Williams, J., et al. (2007). Are Real-Time Displays of Benefit in the Singing Studio? An Exploratory Study. Journal of Voice, 21(1), 20-34.
Odena, O., & Welch, G. F. (2007). The Influence of Teachers’ Backgrounds on Their Perceptions of Musical Creativity. A Qualitative Study with Secondary School Music Teachers. Research Studies in Music Education?
Welch, G. F. (2006). Addressing the Multifaceted Nature of Music Education: An Activity Theory Research Perspective. Proceedings of the 21th Seminar on Research in Music Education. Bali, Indonesia July 9-14, 2006, 221-229. [[no ISSN]].
Welch, G. F., Himonides, E., M., H. D., & Brereton, J. (2006). Un Proyecto De Investigación-Acción Innovador Usando Una Neuva Tecnología De Respuesta Vocal En Tiempo Real En El Aula De Canto. Eufonía, 38, 112-119.
Collins, T., & Aggett, C. (2005). Assessing Young Solo Vocal Performance: A Conversation with Graham Welch. Australian Voice, 11, 60-63.
Himonides, E., & Welch, G. F. (2005). Building a Bridge between Aesthetics and Acoustics with New Technology: A Proposed Framework for Recording Emotional Response to Sung Performance Quality. Research Studies in Music Education, 24, 58-74.
Odena, O., Plummeridge, C., & Welch, G. (2005). Towards an Understanding of Creativity in Music Education: A Qualitative Exploration of Data from English Secondary Schools. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 163, 9-18.
Sergeant, D. C., Sjölander, P. J., & Welch, G. F. (2005). Listeners' Identification of Gender Differences in Children's Singing. Research Studies in Music Education, 24, 28-39.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., Himonides, E., & Brereton, J. (2005). Real-Time Feedback in the Singing Studio: An Innovatory Action-Research Project Using New Voice Technology. Music Education Research, 7(2), 225-249. [ISSN 1461 3808].
Welch, G. F. (2005a). Special Issue on Research in Singing. Research Studies in Music Education, 24, 2-97.
Welch, G. F. (2005b). We Are Musical. International Journal of Music Education, 23(2), 117-120.
Williams, J., Welch, G. F., & Howard, D. M. (2005). An Exploratory Baseline Study of Boy Chorister Vocal Behaviour and Development in an Intensive Professional Context. Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology, 30(3/4), 158-162.
Howard, D. M., Welch, G. F., Brereton, J., Himonides, E., DeCosta, M., Williams, J., et al. (2004). Winsingad: A Real-Time Display for the Singing Studio. Logopedics Phoniatrics Vocology, 29(3), 135-144.
Ockelford, A., Welch, G. F., Zimmermann, S. A., & Himonides, E. (2004). Sounds of Intent. Eye Contact, 40, 12-15.
Preti, C., & Welch, G. F. (2004). Music in a Hospital Setting: A Multifaceted Experience. British Journal of Music Education, 21(3), 329-345.
Purves, R., Marshall, N. A., Hargreaves, D. J., & Welch, G. F. (2004). Teaching as a Career? Perspectives from Undergraduate Musicians in England. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 161/162, 1-8.
Welch, G. F. (2004a). Investigar O Desenvolvimento Da Voz E Do Canto Ao Longo Da Vida. Revista: Música, Psicologia e Educação, 5, 5-20.
Welch, G. F. (2004b). Mapping Music Education Research – International Perspectives. Psychology of Music, 32(3), 235-367.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (2003). Real-Time Visual Displays for Singing Development. Journal of the Indian Musicological Society, 34, 7-23.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (2002). Female Chorister Development: A Longitudinal Study at Wells, Uk. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 153/4, 63-70.
Howard, D. M., Szymanski, J., & Welch, G. F. (2002). Listener’s Perception of English Cathedral Girl and Boy Choristers. Music Perception, 20(1), 35-49.
Ockelford, A., Welch, G. F., & Zimmermann, S. A. (2002). Music Education for Pupils with Severe or Profound and Multiple Difficulties – Current Provision and Future Need. British Journal of Special Education, 29(4), 178-182.
Welch, G. F., & Thurman, L. (2002). Bodymind and Voice: An Integrated System. Ms submitted for publication.
Welch, G. F., & Howard, D. M. (2002). Gendered Voice in the Cathedral Choir. Psychology of Music, 30, 102-120. [ISSN 0305-7356].
Welch, G. F. (2002). Speech and Song in Childhood: A Symbiotic Development. Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders, 12(2), 7-11.
Farrell, G., Welch, G. F., & Bhowmick, J. (2001). South Asian Music and Music Education in Britain. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 147, 51-60.
Howard, D. M., Barlow, C., Szymanski, J., & Welch, G. F. (2001). Vocal Production and Listener Perception of Trained English Cathedral Girl and Boy Choristers. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 147, 81-86.
Welch, G. F. (2001). The Importance of Singing. Five to Seven, 1(6), 35-37. [ISSN 1473-4044].
Welch, G. F. (2000a). The Ontogenesis of Musical Behaviour: A Sociological Perspective. Research Studies in Music Education, 14, 1-13.
Welch, G. F. (2000b). Pedagogy and Research in Anglophone Countries. Quaderni della Societa Italiana per l’Educazione Musicale, 16, 439-444. [[no ISSN]].
Welch, G. F., & Elsley, J. (1999). Baseline Assessment of Singing. Australian Voice [Journal of the Australian National Association of Teachers of Singing], 5, 60-66. [ISSN 1325-1317].
Welch, G. F. (1999a). Education and Musical Improvisation: In Response to Keith Sawyer %. Psychology of Music. 27(2), 211-214.
Welch, G. F. (1999b). Research Methods and Issues in Music Education. Bulletin - Issues in the Human Sciences [Bulletin of the National Research Foundation, South Africa], 6(1), 11-13. [ISSN 1017-6135]].
Cooksey, J., & Welch, G. F. (1998). Adolescence, Singing Development and National Curricula Design. British Journal of Music Education, 15(1), 99-119.
Welch, G. F. (1998a). Early Childhood Musical Development. Research Studies in Music Education, 11, 27-41.
Welch, G. F. (1998b). El Desarollo Musical En La Temprana Infancia. Boletin de Investigacion Educativo-Musical, 5(14), 3-14.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1998). The Role of Linguistic Dominance in the Acquisition of Song. Research Studies in Music Education, 10, 67-74.
Sergeant, D. C., & Welch, G. F. (1997). Perceived Similarities and Differences in the Singing of Trained Children’s Choirs. Choir Schools Today, 11, 9-10.
Thurman, L., Welch, G. F., Theimer, A., Feit, P., & Grefsheim, L. (1997). How Sound Volumes Are Sustained and Changed in Speaking and Singing. Australian Voice, 3, 89-95.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1997a). Age, Sex and Vocal Task as Factors in Singing ‘in-Tune’ During the First Years of Schooling. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 133, 153-160.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1997b). Influenza Dell’eta, Del Genere E Del Compito Vocale Sullo Sviluppo Della Capacita Di Intonare. Quaderni della SIEM [Societa Italiana per l’Educazione Musicale], 12, 53-62.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1996a). La Edad, El Sexo Y La Prueba Vocal Como Factores Para Cantar “Afinado” Durante Los Pimeros Años De Escolaridad. Boletin de Investigacion Educativo-Musical, 3(9), 16-17.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1996b). The Singing Competences of Five-Year-Old Developing Singers. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 127, 155-162.
White, P., Sergeant, D. C., & Welch, G. F. (1996). Some Observations on the Singing Development of Five-Year-Olds. Early Child Development and Care, 118, 27-34.
Welch, G. F. (1994). The Assessment of Singing. Psychology of Music, 22(1), 3-19.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1994). La Capacidad De Cantar En Ninos De 5 Anos, Cantantes En Desarrollo. Boletin de Investigacion Educativo-Musical, 3(7), 13-14.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1993). Visual Displays for the Assessment of Vocal Pitch Matching Development. Applied Acoustics, 39), 235-242.
Welch, G. F., & White, P. (1993). The Developing Voice: Education and Vocal Efficiency - a Physical Perspective. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 119, 146-156.
Welch, G. F. (1992). When Will They Ever Learn? Trends and Issues in Initial Teacher Education in the Uk. The Teacher Educator, 27(4), 33-46.
Welch, G. F., Rush, C., & Howard, D. M. (1991). A Developmental Continuum of Singing Ability: Evidence from a Study of Five-Year-Old Developing Singers. Early Child Development and Care, 69, 107-119.
Welch, G. F. (1991). Visual Metaphors for Sound: A Study of Mental Imagery, Language and Pitch Perception in the Congenitally Blind. Canadian Music Educator Research Edition, 33, 215-222.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1989a). Microcomputer-Based Singing Ability Assessment and Development. Applied Acoustics, 27(2), 89-102.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1989b). Singad: Real-Time Visual Feedback of Voice Fundamental Frequency. College of Speech Therapists Bulletin, 450, 1-4.
Troup, G., Welch, G. F., Volo, M., Tronconi, A., Ferrero, F., & Farnetani, E. (1989). On Velum Opening in Singing. Journal of Research in Singing and Applied Vocal Pedagogy, XIII(1), 35-39.
Welch, G. F. (1989). Music and New Technology. Our Schools Magazine, 2, 5.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., & Rush, C. (1989a). Real-Time Visual Feedback in the Development of Vocal Pitch Accuracy in Singing. Psychology of Music, 17(2), 146-157.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & MacCurtain, F. (1989b). Xeroradiographic-Electro-Laryngographic Analysis of Male Vocal Registers. Journal of Voice, 3(3), 244-256.
Troup, G., Welch, G. F., Farnetani, E., Ferrero, F., & Volo, M. (1988). The Use of the Soft Palate in 'Bel Canto' Singing. Acoustics Australia. [Research paper to the Australian Bicentenary Congress of Physicists, University of New South Wales, Sydney, 25-29Jan.].
Welch, G. F. (1988a). Beginning Singing with Young Children. The NATS Journal, 45(2), 12-15.
Welch, G. F. (1988b). Beginning Singing with Young Children. Voice Research Society Newsletter, 2(2), 37-44.
Welch, G. F. (1988c). Observations on the Incidence of Absolute Pitch (Ap) Ability in the Early Blind. Psychology of Music, 16(1), 77-80.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & MacCurtain, F. (1988). Some Physical Characteristics of the Male Falsetto Voice. [Research Paper to the 16th Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, Juilliard School of Music, New York, 1-5 June, 1987.]. Journal of Voice, 2(2), 151-163.
Welch, G. F. (1988d). The Symbiotic Relationship between Imposto and Sinus Tone Production. Journal of the Ernest George White Society, 5(2).
Welch, G. F. (1987a). First Steps in Singing. British Kodaly Society Newsletter, 15, 12-14.
Welch, G. F. (1987b). An Investigation of the Countertenor Voice. Psychology of Music, 15(1), 108-109.
Welch, G. F., & Backhouse, J. (1987). Musical Potential and Behaviour in Visually-Disabled Children. New Beacon, Journal of Blind Welfare. [plus braille edition], LXXI 838, 33-36.
Harnett, P., & Welch, G. F. (1986). Why Teach Children About Eskimoes? Education 3-13, 14(2), 32-40.
Welch, G. F. (1986a). Children's Singing: A Developmental Continuum of Ability. Journal of Research in Singing, IX(2), 49-56.
Welch, G. F. (1986b). A Developmental View of Children's Singing. British Journal of Music Education, 3(3), 295-303.
Welch, G. F. (1986c). The Enigmatic Sinuses. Journal of the Ernest George White Society, 4(10), 20-23.
Welch, G. F. (1986d). In Harmony. [2:African Music]. Child Education, February, 28-29, 31.
Welch, G. F. (1986e). The Potential for Music Behaviour in Early Childhood. Contributions to Music Education, 13, 31-38.
Welch, G. F., & MacCurtain, F. (1986). The Use of an Objective Measure in Teaching Singing (Xeroradiographic-Electro-Laryngographic Analysis): A Case Study with Controls of Countertenor Voice Trauma and Rehabilitation [Research Paper to the Xviith International Society for Music Education Weltkongress, Innsbruck, 6-12july, 1986.]. ISME Year Book 1986, XIII, 192-199.
Welch, G. F. (1985a). In Harmony. [1:Indian Music]. Child Education, December, 26-27.
Welch, G. F. (1985b). A Schema Theory of How Children Learn to Sing in-Tune. Psychology of Music, 13(1), 3-18.
Welch, G. F. (1985c). Variability of Practice and Knowledge of Results as Factors in Learning to Sing in-Tune. Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, 85, 238-247.
Welch, G. F. (1984). All Join In. Child Education, November, 24-25.
Welch, G. F. (1982a). Are You Singing Comfortably? Times Educational Supplement, 2 Apr, 36.
Welch, G. F. (1982b). The out-of-Tune Singer. UK Council for Music Education Bulletin, Summer, 3-7.
Welch, G. F. (1982c). Tone-Deafness: A Myth? Classical Music, 13 Feb, 17.
Welch, G. F. (1981a). Out-of-Tune. Contact.
Welch, G. F. (1981b). The out-of-Tune Singer. Music Teacher.
Welch, G. F. (1979a). Poor Pitch Singing: A Review of the Literature. Psychology of Music, 7(1), 50-58.
Welch, G. F. (1979b). Vocal Range and Poor Pitch Singing. Psychology of Music, 7(2), 13-31.
Hargreaves, D. J., Purves, R. M., Welch, G. F., & Marshall, N. A. Developing Identities and Attitudes in Musicians and Classroom Music Teachers. British Journal of Educational Psychology.
Odena, O., & Welch, G. F. Creativity in Music: The Teachers’ Perspective.
Papageorgi, I., Hallam, S., & Welch, G. F. A Conceptual Framework Model for the Study of Musical Performance Anxiety. Research Studies in Music Education?
Plumb, J., & Welch, G. F. Music and Gender in the Secondary School Curriculum. Ms under preparation.
Rinta, T., & Welch, G. F. Should Singing Activities Be Included in Speech and Voice Therapy for Prepubertal Children? Journal of Voice. published online September 2006.
Sergeant, D. C., & Welch, G. F. Age-Related Changes in Long-Term Average Spectra of Children’s Voices. Journal of Voice.
Welch, G. F. Addressing the Multifaceted Nature of Music Education: An Activity Theory Research Perspective. Research Studies in Music Education, 28, [insert pp].
Welch, G. F., Purves, R., Hargreaves, D., & Marshall, N. The Experiences of Secondary School Music Teachers in Their Transition from Initial Teacher Education into Their Induction Year.
Welch, G. F., Duffy, C., Potter, J., Whyton, A., Papageorgi, I., Creech, A., et al. Investigating Musical Performance (Imp): Comparative Studies in Advanced Music Learning – Initial Survey Data on Differences between Undergraduate and Portfolio Career Musicians. Ms in preparation.
Welch, G. F., Ockelford, A., Carter, F. C., Zimmermann, S. A., & Himonides, E. Sounds of Intent: Mapping Musical Behaviour and Development in Children and Young People with Complex Needs. Ms in preparation for Psychology of Music.
reports...
Welch, G. F. (2004). Developing Young Professional Female Singers in Uk Cathedrals. Denver: National Center for Voice and Speech
Welch, G. F. (2001). Falsetto Voice and Gender: An Ontogenetic and Cultural Perspective (No. 4-9901090-9-0). Nagoya: Aichi University of Education.[pp167-175]
Welch, G. F. (2000). The Genesis of Singing Behaviour (No. ISBN 0-9539909-0-7. [CD-Rom]). Keele, UK: Keele University Department of Psychology
Welch, G. F. (1998). Métodos Y Problemas De La Investigación Musical. [Research Methods and Issues in Music Education]
Welch, G. F. (1997). Singing Development. Childhood and Change: An Overview. London: RIL/ASME
Welch, G. F. (1996). El Desarrolo Del Canto En El Niño. [the Development of Singing in Children]
Welch, G. F. (1990). Visual Metaphors for Sound: A Study of Mental Imagery, Language and Pitch Perception in the Congenitally Blind
Welch, G. F. (1985a). A Schema Theory of How Children Learn to Sing in-Tune: An Empirical Investigation: Royal Swedish Academy of Music.[pp323-332]
Welch, G. F. (1985b). Variability of Practice and Knowledge of Results as Factors in Learning to Sing in-Tune
Welch, G. F. (1982). Poor Pitch Singing in Young Children - the Significance of Feedback Systems in Learning to Sing in-Tune. Rotterdam: Rotterdam University Hospital.[pp174-182]
other public output...
Himonides, E., & Welch, G. F. (2006). A Large-Scale Survey Regarding Listener’s Tastes to Sung Performances%8 August 22-26 2006. In M. Baroni, A. R. Addessi, R. Caterina & M. Costa (Eds.), Proceedings, 9th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (pp. 411-412). Bologna: Bononia University Press, University of Bologna.
Ockelford, A., Welch, G. F., Pring, L., & Treffert, D. (2006). Focus on Music Exploring the Musical Interests and Abilities of Blind and Partially-Sighted Children with Septo-Optic Dysplasia. In M. Baroni, A. R. Addessi, R. Caterina & M. Costa (Eds.), Proceedings, 9th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (pp. 181-182). Bologna: Bononia University Press, University of Bologna.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., & Himonides, E. (2006a). A Longitudinal Study of Young Female Professional Singers. In M. Baroni, A. R. Addessi, R. Caterina & M. Costa (Eds.), Proceedings, 9th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (pp. 348-349). Bologna: Bononia University Press, University of Bologna.
Welch, G. F., Ockelford, A., Zimmermann, S. A., Carter, F. C., & Himonides, E. (2006b). Sounds of Intent: Initial Mapping of Musical Behaviours and Development in Profoundly Disabled Children. In M. Baroni, A. R. Addessi, R. Caterina & M. Costa (Eds.), Proceedings, 9th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition (pp. 274-275). Bologna: Bononia University Press, University of Bologna.
Ockelford, A., Welch, G. F., & Pring, L. (2005a). Musical Interests and Abilities in Children with Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Proceedings of "VISION 2005" conference: Elsevier: International Congress Series (Vol. 1282, pp. 894-897). London: Royal National Institute of the Blind; Elsevier.
Ockelford, A., Welch, G. F., Zimmermann, S. A., & Himonides, E. (2005b). "Sounds of Intent" - Mapping, Assessing and Promoting the Musical Development of Children with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Proceedings of "VISION 2005" conference: Elsevier: International Congress Series (Vol. 1282, pp. 898-902). London: Royal National Institute of the Blind; Elsevier.
Ockelford, A., Welch, G. F., Zimmermann, S. A., & Himonides, E. (2005c). Sounds of Intent: Mapping Musical Behaviours and Development in Profoundly Disabled Children, Proceedings of the Fourth International Research In Music Education Conference (RIME). Exeter: University of Exeter.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., Himonides, E., & Brereton, J. (2005a). Perspectives on Matching New Technology for Displaying the Acoustics of the Singing Voice with an Appropriate Pedagogical Model. In D. M. Howard, E. Abberton & J. S. Rubin (Eds.), Proceedings of the 6th Pan European Voice Conference (Pevoc6). Mirroring the Voice - 150 Years of Voice Care (pp. 147). London, England: University of London.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., Himonides, E., & Brereton, J. (2005b). Real-Time Feedback in the Singing Studio: An Innovatory Action-Research Project Using New Voice Technology, Proceedings of the Fourth International Research in Music Education Conference (RIME). Exeter, UK: University of Exeter.
Odena, O., Plummeridge, C., & Welch, G. F. (2004). Creativity in Music Education with Particular Reference to the Perceptions of Teachers in English Secondary Schools. In J. Tafuri (Ed.), Research for Music Education. Proceedings of the 20th Seminar of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission (pp. 190-198). Las Palmas, Spain.
Purves, R., Marshall, N. A., Hargreaves, D. J., & Welch, G. F. (2004). Teaching as a Career? Perspectives from Undergraduate Musicians in England. In J. Tafuri (Ed.), Research for Music Education. Proceedings of the20th Seminar of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission (pp. 215-222). Las Palmas, Spain.
Welch, G., Himonides, E., Howard, D. M., & Brereton, J. (2004). VOXed: Technology as a Meaningful Teaching Aid in the Singing Studio. In R. Parncutt, A. Kessler & F. Zimmer (Eds.), Proceedings of 'CIM04' Conference on Interdisciplinary Musicology (pp. 166-167). Graz, Austria: Department of Musicology, University of Graz.
Bolfan-Stosic, N., Yhilerva, A., & Welch, G. F. (2003). Vocal Identity - Differences and Similarities between Children from Croatia and Finland, Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Models and Analysis of Vocal Emissions for Biomedical Applications [MAVEBA] (pp. 47-50). Florence: Firenze University Press.
Hargreaves, D. J., Welch, G. F., Purves, R., & Marshall, N. (2003). The Identities of Music Teachers. In R. Kopiez, A. C. Lehmann, I. Wolther & C. Wolf (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Triennial European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music Conference (pp. 179-181). Hanover: Hanover University of Music and Drama.
Howard, D. M., Welch, G. F., Brereton, J., & Himonides, E. (2003). Towards a Novel Real-Time Visual Display for Singing Training, Proceedings of the 3rd International Workshop on Models and Analysis of Vocal Emissions for Biomedical Applications [MAVEBA] (pp. 179-182). Florence: Firenze University Press.
Howard, D. M., Welch, G. F., & Szymanski, J. E. (2002). Can Listeners Tell the Difference between Boys and Girls Singing the Top Line of Cathedral Music? In C. Stevens, D. Burnham, G. McPherson, E. Schubert & J. Renwick (Eds.), Proceedings of the ICMPC7 (pp. 403-406). Adelaide: Causal Productions.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (2002). Female Chorister Voice Development: A Longitudinal Study at Wells, Uk’. In G. F. Welch & G. Folkestad (Eds.), A World of Music Education Research. Proceedings of the 19th ISME Research Seminar, Gothenburg University (pp. 123-130). Gothenburg: Gothenburg University.
Howard, D. M., Welch, G. F., & Penrose, T. (2001). Case Study Acoustic and Voice Source Evidence for the Existence of Sub-Registers in the Countertenor Voice. In T. Murao, Y. Minami & M. Shinzanoh (Eds.), Proceedings of the 3rd Asia-Pacific Symposium on Music Education Research and International Symposium on ‘Uragoe’ and Gender (APSMER3) (pp. 127-131). Nagoya: Aichi University of Education.
Farrell, G., Welch, G. F., & Bhowmick, J. (2000). South Asian Music and Music Education in Britain, Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission Eighteenth Seminar (pp. 101-116). Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah.
Howard, D. M., Barlow, C., & Welch, G. F. (2000). Vocal Production and Listener Perception of Trained Girls and Boys in the English Cathedral Choir, Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission Eighteenth Seminar (pp. 169-176). Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah.
Welch, G. F., & Elsley, J. (2000). Baseline Assessment of Singing in English Schools. In B. A. Roberts & A. Rose (Eds.), The Phenomenon of Singing 2 (pp. 236-246). St. John's, Newfoundland: Memorial University.
Angus, J., Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1996). Singing Pitching Accuracy in Children Aged 7 to 11, Proceedings of the Audio Engineering Society 100th Convention [preprint]. Copenhagen.
Howard, D. M., J., A., & Welch, G. F. (1996). Singing Pitching Accuracy in Primary School Children, Proceedings, ICMC. Hong Kong.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1996). Age, Sex and Vocal Task as Factors in Singing ‘in-Tune’ During the First Years of Schooling, Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission Sixteenth Seminar (pp. 281-292). Frascati, Italy.
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1995). The 'Threat' to the Cathedral Choir Tradition: An Empirical Study of Gender Differences in Singing Voices of Trained Cathedral Choristers, Proceedings of the Musical Expession/Musikalischer Ausdruck Conference, Deutsche Geselleschaft fur Musikpsychologie (DGM) with the European Society for the Cognitive Sciences of Music (ESCOM) (pp. 77-79). Bremen, Germany: University of Bremen Press.
Howard, D. M., Angus, J. A., & Welch, G. F. (1994). Singing Pitching Accuracy from Years 3 to 6 in a Primary School, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (Vol. 16, pp. 223- 230).
Welch, G. F., Sergeant, D. C., & White, P. (1994). The Singing Competences of Five-Year-Old Developing Singers, Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission Fifteenth Seminar. Miami, USA.
White, P., Sergeant, D. C., & Welch, G. F. (1994). Some Observations on the Singing Development of Five-Year-Olds, Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education Early Childhood Commission Seminar. Columbia, Missouri, USA.
Devereux, J., Wilkes, J., & Welch, G. F. (1992). The Development of School-Based Mentors, Proceedings of the ATEE Conference. Lahti, Finland.
Welch, G. F., & White, P. (1992). The Developing Voice: Education and Vocal Efficiency - a Physical Perspective, Proceedings of the International Society for Music Education Research Commission Fourteenth Seminar (pp. 307-317). Nagoya, Japan: Aichi University Press.
Welch, G. F., & Porter, I. (1992). Implementing the European Dimension in Initial Teacher Education: A Pilot Study. Initial Teacher Education and the European Dimension. London: UK Centre for European Education (UKCEE).
White, P. J., & Welch, G. F. (1992). A Laryngographic Study of the Speaking and Singing Voices of Young Children, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (Vol. 14, pp. 225-231).
Howard, D. M., Welch, G. F., & Penrose, T. (1990). Acoustic and Physical Aspects of the Trained Countertenor Voice, Proceedings of the Care of the Professional Voice (UK), Fourth International Symposium. London: Ferens Institute of Otolaryngology, Middlesex Hospital.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., Rush, C., & Daniels, E. (1990). Microcomputer-Based Visual Feedback and the Developing Singer, Proceedings of the European Voice Technology Conference (pp. 76-81). London: National Hospitals College of Speech Sciences.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1989a). A Real-Time Visual Feedback System for the Assessment and Development of Vocal Pitch Matching, Speech, Hearing and Language: work in progress (Vol. 3, pp. 143-152). London: University College.
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1989b). Visual Feedback Applied to the Learning of Conscious Pitch Control in Singing, Proceedings of Europeech 89, European Conference on Speech Communication and Technology (pp. 485-488). Paris, France.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., Rush, C., & Welch, A. P. (1989). Feedback and Voice Development, Proceedings of the Care of the Professional Voice (UK), Third International Symposium (pp. 49-54). London Middlesex Hospital: Ferens Institute of Otolaryngology.
Welch, G. F., Howard, D. M., & Rush, C. (1988). The Singad (Singing Assessment and Development) System: First Applications in the Classroom, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (Vol. 10, pp. 179-185).
Howard, D. M., Welch, G. F., Gibbon, R., & Bootle, C. (1987). The Assessment and Development of Singing Ability - Initial Results with a New System, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (Vol. 9, pp. 159-166).
Howard, D. M., & Welch, G. F. (1987). A New Microcomputer System for the Assessment and Development of Singing Ability, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics (Vol. 9).
MacCurtain, F., & Welch, G. F. (1985). Vocal Tract Gestures in Soprano and Bass: A Xeroradiographic-Electro-Laryngographic Study, Proceedings of the Stockholm Music Acoustics Conference (SMAC83) (Vol. 46, pp. 219-238): Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
