A Review on Non-Contact Vocal Ensemble Activity Using BandLab

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to use the BandLab application in singing practice class and chorus class, and to examine its music educational meaning as a way to operate vocal ensemble activities in a non-contact manner. It was shown that selecting an application that can be effective for vocal ensemble activities among many music-related applications and systematically using it considering the characteristics of the activity can bring meaningful educational effects despite the limited condition of the non-contact manner. In addition, the students presented a very positive evaluation of the use of the application, which indicates that the appropriate application can be an effective approach for non-contact music practical classes, as well as it can be a valid approach for music practical classes in Corona New-Normal era, which is characterized by an un-tact culture, an on-tact communication method, and a stay-at-home culture.