Research Article

Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir

Volume: 10 Number: 4 October 29, 2025
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Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir

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.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Music Performance, Musicology and Ethnomusicology, Music (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 29, 2025

Submission Date

May 14, 2025

Acceptance Date

September 2, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 10 Number: 4

APA
Karabulut, Y. (2025). Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir. Online Journal of Music Sciences, 10(4), 737-745. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1699183
AMA
1.Karabulut Y. Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir. ojomus. 2025;10(4):737-745. doi:10.31811/ojomus.1699183
Chicago
Karabulut, Yiğit. 2025. “Investigation of Music Performance Anxiety Level in Individuals Singing in Choir”. Online Journal of Music Sciences 10 (4): 737-45. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1699183.
EndNote
Karabulut Y (October 1, 2025) Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir. Online Journal of Music Sciences 10 4 737–745.
IEEE
[1]Y. Karabulut, “Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir”, ojomus, vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 737–745, Oct. 2025, doi: 10.31811/ojomus.1699183.
ISNAD
Karabulut, Yiğit. “Investigation of Music Performance Anxiety Level in Individuals Singing in Choir”. Online Journal of Music Sciences 10/4 (October 1, 2025): 737-745. https://doi.org/10.31811/ojomus.1699183.
JAMA
1.Karabulut Y. Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir. ojomus. 2025;10:737–745.
MLA
Karabulut, Yiğit. “Investigation of Music Performance Anxiety Level in Individuals Singing in Choir”. Online Journal of Music Sciences, vol. 10, no. 4, Oct. 2025, pp. 737-45, doi:10.31811/ojomus.1699183.
Vancouver
1.Yiğit Karabulut. Investigation of music performance anxiety level in individuals singing in choir. ojomus. 2025 Oct. 1;10(4):737-45. doi:10.31811/ojomus.1699183