Personal profile
Research Interests
Vocal Pedagogy:
- Contemporary vocal pedagogy.
- Teaching singing online.
- Pedagogical approaches to different genres.
- Vocal acoustics
- Singing ideology.
- Anatomy and physiology of the vocal instrument.
- Developing voices
Teaching Interests
I have developed modules in Voice Studies and Vocal Pedagogy, and my teaching interests are primarily in those areas. I also teach Performance Studies and Ritual Studies, and I regularly contribute to the teaching of practical and performance skills through ensemble direction, performance workshop facilitation and one-to-one vocal teaching.
Biography
Dr Hannah Fahey de Brún is course director of the Bachelor of Arts in Voice at the University of Limerick, Ireland. She is an academic, singer and voice educator and she has performed internationally as a soloist and ensemble singer in medieval, contemporary and Irish music.
Her research interests lie in voice studies, vocal pedagogy and social singing and health. As a composer, she has created original music for film, radio, aerial dance and theatre. She recorded 'Let The Joyous Irish Sing Aloud! with medieval vocal ensemble Cantoral and she has directed numerous choral ensembles including Sionna, Limerick Gospel Choir, Lucernarium, Sonas:The UL Global Choir and the Irish World Academy Choir.
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Psychosocial risk factors for injury in performing artists: A scoping review of screening and predictive instruments
Cahalan, R., Walsh, C. B., Bhriain, O. N., de Gallaí, B., de Brún, H. F., Pye, M. & Schmieg, R., 4 Apr 2025Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Psychosocial Risk Factors for Injury in Performing Artists: A Scoping Review of Screening and Predictive Tools
Cahalan, R., Walsh, C. B., Bhriain, O. N., de Gallaí, B., de Brún, H. F., Pye, M. & Schmieg, R., 19 Jan 2025Research output: Other contribution › peer-review
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Supporting singing in Irish primary schools: an evaluation of the YouthSing Ireland pilot project
Mulvey, A., Fahey, H. & Phelan, H., 7 Feb 2025, In: Irish Educational Studies. 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Moving Song: Reflections on the BA Voice and Dance
Fahey, H., Fahey De Brun, J. & Mascarenas, O., 2024, Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin : A Life in Music. Phelan, H., McCarthy, M. & Carolan, N. (eds.). Cork: Cork University Press, p. 257 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A chorus of voices: social singing and health promotion
Fahey, H., Phelan, H., Clift, S. & Moss, H., 1 May 2022, In: Health Promotion International. 37, p. I1-I3Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Royal Society (External organisation)
Fahey de Brún, H. (Member)
2022Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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European Voice Teachers Association (External organisation)
Fahey de Brún, H. (Member)
2017Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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International Voice Teachers Congress Committee (External organisation)
Fahey de Brún, H. (Member)
2017Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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European Voice Teachers Association (External organisation)
Fahey de Brún, H. (Member)
2017Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Prizes
Press/Media
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‘Singing lessons empowered me to start living the life I had always dreamed of – I found my true voice’
24/01/23
1 Media contribution
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