Bibliometric Analysis of Choral Education Research: A Decade of Global Trends and Insights

Abstract

With the advancement of arts education policies and digital technologies, chorus education has attracted increasing global scholarly attention. This study aims to visualize the intellectual landscape and identify key trends and future directions in chorus education research. Following a structured retrieval process informed by PRISMA principles, 1,893 articles published between 2015 and 2024 were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection. Using CiteSpace software, we conducted co-occurrence, cluster, and burst analyses across authors, institutions, countries, and keywords. The results reveal a steady growth in publication output, expanding international collaboration networks, and increasing interdisciplinary integration. Research hotspots have shifted from traditional music instruction to themes such as digital learning, choral pedagogy, inclusive education, intergenerational choir, and mental health, reflecting the field’s growing alignment with social, psychological, and technological concerns. Theoretically, this study contributes to the understanding of chorus education as an evolving interdisciplinary field, offering a structured knowledge map that connects educational, cognitive, and community-centered perspectives. Practically, the findings provide valuable implications for music educators, policy designers, and institutional leaders aiming to advance digital innovation and inclusive practice in music learning. However, limitations remain in terms of database scope and language restrictions. Future studies could integrate broader data sources and explore comparative analyses across regions to enrich the global dialogue on chorus education development.