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Case study of a performance-active changing trans* male singing voice
Constansis, Alexandros N. Foteinou, Aglaia
Constansis, Alexandros N.
Foteinou, Aglaia
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A professional classical singer of more than 25 years (AZ) in his early 50s requested this voice researcher’s consultation and assistance in early 2014. He was about to start living full time as a trans* man. Despite his intention to be included in the low start/gradual increase testosterone option of the Trans* Male (previously, “FTM”) Singing Voice Program, the request contained a rather unconventional aspect: AZ would continue to sing while his voice was changing. The above request was integral with his singing history. After the introduction of safeguards and his informed consent, AZ was accepted onto the Program. Due to the highly individual circumstances, his participation was recorded as a case study. The study has aimed to replicate the particulars of the slow hormonal changes and continuing singing ability found in certain cisgender male adolescent voices. Despite dealing with an adult trans* male individual, the progress has been comparable. This has been achieved by carefully monitoring AZ’s low start/gradual increase testosterone administration in communication with the medical practitioner. The participant’s vocal health remained safeguarded and promoted by carefully individualized vocal tuition. This article will discuss the collective results of the case study, including the recordings and the data analysis.
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Alexandros N. Constansis & Aglaia Foteinou (2017) Case study of a performance-active changing trans* male singing voice, Voice and Speech Review, 11:2, 154-175, DOI: 10.1080/23268263.2017.1383555
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This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by Taylor and Francis in Voice and Speech Review on 11/10/2017, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23268263.2017.1383555
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