Vocal Pedagogy for Choral Conductors & Voice Teachers – ONLINE
General Information
Description
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.
Additional InfoWeekly synchronous classes
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 the Summer Session Program Manager at summer@esm.rochester.edu to register as an independent study.
Read our blog: Vocal Performance Pedagogy: Networking With Your Larynx
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
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