Summer 2017 Registration Available December 2016
June 14–17, 2016
The Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop (VPPW) is designed to provide collegiate and private voice instructors and vocal music educators with unique learning opportunities in both musical theater and classical voice pedagogy.
Topics will include:
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Singing Mechanism
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Developmental Repertoire for the Studio
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Classical and Musical Theater Comparative Pedagogies
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What is Belting? How do I teach it?
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Systematic Voice Teaching
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Mentored Applied Teaching
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Alexander Workshop
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Vocal Health
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Breathing: An Informed Choose Your Own Adventure
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Masterclasses
Courses are taught by Boston Conservatory faculty and the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Voice Center doctors and staff.
In addition to earning 18 Professional Development Points (PDPs), participants will leave with an enriched and functional understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the singing mechanism, knowledge of current developments in voice pedagogy and speech science, and a systematic practical approach to both classical and musical theater technique.
Who Should Apply
Collegiate and private voice instructors and vocal music educators.
Tuition and Fees
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Tuition: $750
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Boston Conservatory Student & Alumni Discounted Tuition: $600
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Housing (optional): $175—meals not provided
Scholarships
No scholarships are currently available for this program.
Registration Deadline
Register by June 1, 2016
Audition Information
No audition is required.
Faculty
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Kevin Wilson, Director
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Marilyn Bulli
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William Cotten
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Rebecca Folsom
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Sara Goldstein
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Thomas Gregg
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Michael Hanley
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Mary Saunders
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Tara Stadelman-Cohen
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Patty Thom
Schedule