WKS 403
Vocal Pedagogy for Choral Conductors & Voice Teachers – ONLINE
June 30-August 1, 2025 / Weekly synchronous classes
Faculty: Kathryn Cowdrick, Eastman School of Music
Guest presenters:
Robert Swensen, Eastman School of Music
Michael Hanley, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
This class will provide an introductory or refresher course focusing on the training and development of the singing voice. Classroom and private voice teachers, collaborative pianists, and choral directors alike will benefit from discussions on a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the vocal mechanism, techniques to manage breathing and registration, musical theater style, finding age-appropriate repertoire, vocal health, and strategies for teaching both young students and aging singers.
Program Information
For more information about this workshop, please email Professor Cowdrick at kcowdrick@esm.rochester.edu
Students wishing to take this course for 1 credit must email Pilar Boucher, Summer Session Program Manager, at pboucher@esm.rochester.edu to register as an independent study.
Professional Development Hours: 12
Tuition:
TBA / noncredit
“Vocal technique is not my first competence but I am often in the position of needing to teach it. I felt that my own singing improved during these six weeks. It was wonderful to have official instruction on vocabulary and practices. Having this available in the summer, and online, was amazing. I’ve already incorporated some techniques in my choral rehearsals.” — 2023 Vocal Pedagogy student
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