Factors contributing to male participation in choir

This study focused on the factors related to a sixth-grade males decision to enrollor not enroll in choir. Research questions included: what are the contributing factors related to a sixth-grade males decision to join choir and what are the contributing factors related to a sixth-grade males decision not to join choir? Also, of concern was how attitudes toward singing, confidence in singing, gender expectations and school/family factors influenced a sixth-grade males choice to participate.Based on the review of literature, a paper-based survey was formulated to address the research questions and purpose of this study. The questionnaire consisted of three sections including demographic information, free-constructed response and Likert prompts. The survey items addressed the leading factors for male choral participation. sixth-grade male students (N = 64) attending a middle school grades 6-8 or a PK-8 school in a southeastern states school district participated in the study from diverse educationalenvironments. Participants completed the survey at the beginning of their sixth-grade school year, a crucial time surrounding when decisions about music classes and activities traditionally occur. Results of the study found that males who did not choose choir had low self-efficacy in their singing voice, a dislike for singing and stage fright. Males who chose choir commented on their enjoyment of choir as an activity and a desire to have fun.