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Inclusivity through Line Recombination

Creating a crowdsourced choral library of recombined lines to assist gender-expansive singers during and after vocal transition

ā€œStevieā€™s work on line recombination is such an important next step in honoring trans and gender-expansive singers. Her work is timely and important and I am glad that her voice is being heard on the national choral scene.ā€

ā€” Dr. Joshua Palkki, co-author:
Honoring Trans and Gender-Expansive Students in Music Education, Oxford University Press, 2021

ā€œStevie Hirner's line recombination method is an innovative and compelling approach that not only widens access to choral music for transitioning voices, but also cultivates an environment of belonging for all singers.ā€

ā€” Dr. Tram Sparks, chair
Department of Choral and Sacred Music
University of Southern California

This week's presentation double feature at SW and Eastern ACDA! Hope to see you there!
This week's presentation double feature at SW and Eastern ACDA! Hope to see you there!
We are compiling a directory of educators and musicians who are inclusive of Transgender & Gender Expansive (TGE) Singers to celebrate our public support of TGE singers! Join now at the link in bio!
We are compiling a directory of educators and musicians who are inclusive of Transgender & Gender Expansive (TGE) Singers to celebrate our public support of TGE singers! Join now at the link in bio!
A Wintry greeting from Spokane for NWACDA! If you're here check out my session "Flexible Fach" tomorrow at 11:15!
A Wintry greeting from Spokane for NWACDA! If you're here check out my session "Flexible Fach" tomorrow at 11:15!
Surely a sappy post to follow at some point, but for now — I'm officially ABD!! āœŒļø So many thanks to so many people! Overwhelmed with gratitude! No words.
Surely a sappy post to follow at some point, but for now — I'm officially ABD!! āœŒļø So many thanks to so many people! Overwhelmed with gratitude! No words.
I've been sitting on this news for a while, but today it was officially made official! This Fall, I'll be joining the faculty at Cal State Long Beach as a lecturer in voice and choral methods! Super excited for this next step! šŸ„° Go Beach! šŸ–ļø
I've been sitting on this news for a while, but today it was officially made official! This Fall, I'll be joining the faculty at Cal State Long Beach as a lecturer in voice and choral methods! Super excited for this next step! šŸ„° Go Beach! šŸ–ļø
I am honored to have been able to share my story with @shoutoutlaofficial as part of their Local Stories series! Head to the link in my bio to read the full feature! Thanks to @angelica_brooks for nominating me, and to Dr. Tram Sparks, @jacesapla
I am honored to have been able to share my story with @shoutoutlaofficial as part of their Local Stories series! Head to the link in my bio to read the full feature! Thanks to @angelica_brooks for nominating me, and to Dr. Tram Sparks, @jacesaplan, @herenow82, and Dr. Matthew Garrett for continuing to be such inspirations to me! Photographer: @natcostellophoto
See you Friday! šŸ„°šŸ³ļø‍šŸŒˆšŸ³ļø‍āš§ļø Join us for an affinity group gathering celebrating our LGBTQIA+ Community. All are welcome. Register below to receive the zoom link. https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqrpz8iHNTk2FPWNryZdcmRJGv8w-JD#/r
See you Friday! šŸ„°šŸ³ļø‍šŸŒˆšŸ³ļø‍āš§ļø Join us for an affinity group gathering celebrating our LGBTQIA+ Community. All are welcome. Register below to receive the zoom link. https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqrpz8iHNTk2FPWNryZdcmRJGv8w-JD#/registration
I'm honored to have been selected to present at Western ACDA next year!! So excited to share the continued evolution of my research! šŸ³ļø‍šŸŒˆšŸ³ļø‍āš§ļø @acdawestern @uscthorntonacda
I'm honored to have been selected to present at Western ACDA next year!! So excited to share the continued evolution of my research! šŸ³ļø‍šŸŒˆšŸ³ļø‍āš§ļø @acdawestern @uscthorntonacda
c'est fini. 28,145 words, 54 sources, 202 citations, 44 pages of body, 21 pages of appendices, 10 pages of endnotes, 6 pages of bibliography — 83 pages total! Now come learn about it at 1:30! šŸ„° MUS 208!
c'est fini. 28,145 words, 54 sources, 202 citations, 44 pages of body, 21 pages of appendices, 10 pages of endnotes, 6 pages of bibliography — 83 pages total! Now come learn about it at 1:30! šŸ„° MUS 208!
Join me and my wonderful colleague @nic.tham as we present our final Vocology Capstone projects. THIS TUESDAY at 1:30pm in MUS208. It's gonna be a good time! See you there! Photography by: @yuhang_photography (Nic) @natcostellophoto (Stevie)
Join me and my wonderful colleague @nic.tham as we present our final Vocology Capstone projects. THIS TUESDAY at 1:30pm in MUS208. It's gonna be a good time! See you there! Photography by: @yuhang_photography (Nic) @natcostellophoto (Stevie)
Fighting the proposed ban on the novel Too Bright to See by trans author Kyle Lukoff at the Palos Verdes School District in Southern California. March 8, 2023. Let's stop the hate! We will not be erased! @kylelukoffwrites
Fighting the proposed ban on the novel Too Bright to See by trans author Kyle Lukoff at the Palos Verdes School District in Southern California. March 8, 2023. Let's stop the hate! We will not be erased! @kylelukoffwrites
Had such a wonderful time at the 2023 @acda_nation National Conference! Spent time with friends old and new and presented at my largest conference yet! So many good things to come! @wcpowell1 @rosephanye @jacesaplan @mariesabelvalverde
Had such a wonderful time at the 2023 @acda_nation National Conference! Spent time with friends old and new and presented at my largest conference yet! So many good things to come! @wcpowell1 @rosephanye @jacesaplan @mariesabelvalverde
It's been ELEVEN years since I've seen this amazing human! My vocal ped journey began with her, and I am so grateful for all that she taught me! Thank you @rosephanye !!
It's been ELEVEN years since I've seen this amazing human! My vocal ped journey began with her, and I am so grateful for all that she taught me! Thank you @rosephanye !!
Join me at ACDA in Cincinnati this Wednesday! Hope to see you there! Photographer: Natalie Costello
Join me at ACDA in Cincinnati this Wednesday! Hope to see you there! Photographer: Natalie Costello
I am absolutely over the moon with my new headshots and portraits by @natcostellophoto !! I had such an unbelievable time, and she has been such a joy to collaborate with! šŸ˜šŸ˜ Also a huge thank you to @jillfogel for being my amazing stylist and make
I am absolutely over the moon with my new headshots and portraits by @natcostellophoto !! I had such an unbelievable time, and she has been such a joy to collaborate with! šŸ˜šŸ˜ Also a huge thank you to @jillfogel for being my amazing stylist and make up artist!! ā­ā­
This is so surreal! Line Recombination has been officially published by the Choral Journal! So excited to be included in this amazing publication and to share this methodology with the world! @acda_nation @acdawestern @uscthornton @uscthorntonchoral
This is so surreal! Line Recombination has been officially published by the Choral Journal! So excited to be included in this amazing publication and to share this methodology with the world! @acda_nation @acdawestern @uscthornton @uscthorntonchoralmusic
I am so unbelievably excited to announce that I have been selected to present an interest session on transgender inclusivity at the National ACDA Convention this Spring in Cincinnati! I can't wait! @acda_nation @acdawestern @uscthorntonacda @uscthor
I am so unbelievably excited to announce that I have been selected to present an interest session on transgender inclusivity at the National ACDA Convention this Spring in Cincinnati! I can't wait! @acda_nation @acdawestern @uscthorntonacda @uscthorntonchoralmusic @uscthornton @sjh_conductor
Announcing the launch of the (Trans)itioning Voices website (in bio)!! This project has been a year in the making, and after several virtual lectures at various universities, I will FINALLY be presenting it LIVE tomorrow at Western ACDA in Long Beach
Announcing the launch of the (Trans)itioning Voices website (in bio)!! This project has been a year in the making, and after several virtual lectures at various universities, I will FINALLY be presenting it LIVE tomorrow at Western ACDA in Long Beach, California! Follow to stay up to date on project developments! šŸ“ø: @yuhang_photography @acda_nation @acdawestern @ccdasings @nafme @uschoral1 @uscthornton @uscthorntonacda
This week's presentation double feature at SW and Eastern ACDA! Hope to see you there! We are compiling a directory of educators and musicians who are inclusive of Transgender & Gender Expansive (TGE) Singers to celebrate our public support of TGE singers! Join now at the link in bio! A Wintry greeting from Spokane for NWACDA! If you're here check out my session "Flexible Fach" tomorrow at 11:15! Surely a sappy post to follow at some point, but for now — I'm officially ABD!! āœŒļø So many thanks to so many people! Overwhelmed with gratitude! No words. I've been sitting on this news for a while, but today it was officially made official! This Fall, I'll be joining the faculty at Cal State Long Beach as a lecturer in voice and choral methods! Super excited for this next step! šŸ„° Go Beach! šŸ–ļø I am honored to have been able to share my story with @shoutoutlaofficial as part of their Local Stories series! Head to the link in my bio to read the full feature! Thanks to @angelica_brooks for nominating me, and to Dr. Tram Sparks, @jacesapla See you Friday! šŸ„°šŸ³ļø‍šŸŒˆšŸ³ļø‍āš§ļø Join us for an affinity group gathering celebrating our LGBTQIA+ Community. All are welcome. Register below to receive the zoom link. https://asu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfuqrpz8iHNTk2FPWNryZdcmRJGv8w-JD#/r I'm honored to have been selected to present at Western ACDA next year!! So excited to share the continued evolution of my research! šŸ³ļø‍šŸŒˆšŸ³ļø‍āš§ļø @acdawestern @uscthorntonacda c'est fini. 28,145 words, 54 sources, 202 citations, 44 pages of body, 21 pages of appendices, 10 pages of endnotes, 6 pages of bibliography — 83 pages total! Now come learn about it at 1:30! šŸ„° MUS 208! Join me and my wonderful colleague @nic.tham as we present our final Vocology Capstone projects. THIS TUESDAY at 1:30pm in MUS208. It's gonna be a good time! See you there! Photography by: @yuhang_photography (Nic) @natcostellophoto (Stevie) Fighting the proposed ban on the novel Too Bright to See by trans author Kyle Lukoff at the Palos Verdes School District in Southern California. March 8, 2023. Let's stop the hate! We will not be erased! @kylelukoffwrites Had such a wonderful time at the 2023 @acda_nation National Conference! Spent time with friends old and new and presented at my largest conference yet! So many good things to come! @wcpowell1 @rosephanye @jacesaplan @mariesabelvalverde It's been ELEVEN years since I've seen this amazing human! My vocal ped journey began with her, and I am so grateful for all that she taught me! Thank you @rosephanye !! Join me at ACDA in Cincinnati this Wednesday! Hope to see you there! Photographer: Natalie Costello I am absolutely over the moon with my new headshots and portraits by @natcostellophoto !! I had such an unbelievable time, and she has been such a joy to collaborate with! šŸ˜šŸ˜ Also a huge thank you to @jillfogel for being my amazing stylist and make This is so surreal! Line Recombination has been officially published by the Choral Journal! So excited to be included in this amazing publication and to share this methodology with the world! @acda_nation @acdawestern @uscthornton @uscthorntonchoral I am so unbelievably excited to announce that I have been selected to present an interest session on transgender inclusivity at the National ACDA Convention this Spring in Cincinnati! I can't wait! @acda_nation @acdawestern @uscthorntonacda @uscthor Announcing the launch of the (Trans)itioning Voices website (in bio)!! This project has been a year in the making, and after several virtual lectures at various universities, I will FINALLY be presenting it LIVE tomorrow at Western ACDA in Long Beach

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@transitioning_voices

Guest Appearance on Genderful Podcast

Check out Stevieā€™s discussion on her experiences with gender in music and how she developed line recombination.

"Stevie is a force. Her research and creative work blazes trails, welcomes all of us in, and allows us to see the choral craft as a catalyst for safety, ethical exploration, and abundance. She sees the future so clearly for the choral arts and has the skills and grace to make sure we can all get there with community in mind." 

ā€” Dr. Jace Kaholokula Saplan, co-director of choral activities:
School of Music, Dance, and Theater
Arizona State University

About the Project

(Trans)itioning Voices

(Trans)itioning Voices informs about and provides gender-inclusive resources to singers and choral directors.

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Photographer: Natalie Costello

Line Recombination

Through creating a new vocal line by recombining portions of existing alto and tenor lines in their repertoire, choral directors can provide an alternative voice part that can meet the vocal needs of those individuals without compromising musical integrity.

Recombined Choral Library

The Recombined Choral Library (RCL) is a free-access, crowdsourced collection of gender-inclusive vocal lines that can be used in traditional and contemporary choral music created for and by choir directors and musicians alike. Click to access or contribute to the project:

Stevie J. Hirner, founder

Primarily a choral conductor, Stevie J. Hirner (she/her/hers) is also an active vocalist, composer, and arranger of choral music. As a transgender musician, she is currently pursuing her doctorate in choral music at the University of Southern California (USC), and her research on transgender inclusivity and her methodology for ā€œLine Recombinationā€ is gaining international attention after presenting it at multiple universities and professional conferences, including the Western Division of the American Choral Directorsā€™ Association (ACDA) in 2022 and the upcoming ACDA National Conference and the World Symposium on Choral Music in Istanbul, Turkey in the Spring of 2023.

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Photographer: Natalie Costello