Vocal Pedagogy Professional Workshop
July 6–8, 2012
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: anatomy and physiology of the singing mechanism, developmental repertoire, comparative pedagogy, musical theater belt/mix and vocal health. Courses are taught by Boston Conservatory faculty, guest faculty and 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 and speech science and a systematic practical approach to both classical and musical theater technique.
Faculty
- Kevin Wilson, director
- Patty Thom
- Dr. Thomas Gregg
- Tara Stadelaman-Cohen
- Cathy Rand
- Sara Goldstein
- Lisa Sheldon
- Bill Cotten
- Mary Saunders
- Debi Adams
Tuition and Fees
Tuition: $835
Housing (Optional): $150
Boston Conservatory Student & Alumni Discounted Tuition: $500
Meals not provided.
Register by June 15, 2012
Schedule of Events: July 6-8, 2012
Friday
12:00pm Registration
1:00pm Welcome/Orientation
1:30pm Anatomy and Physiology of the Singing Mechanism
3:30pm Vocal Health Seminar with Massachusetts General Hospital Voice Center
5:00pm Q&A with MGH Voice Center Doctors and Staff
5:30pm Welcome Reception- Meet and Greet
Saturday
8:45am Understanding and Using Alexander Techniques for the Teaching Studio
10:45am Comparative Classical Voice Pedagogy
1:30pm BREAK FOR LUNCH
2:30pm Repertoire for the Teaching Studio-Classical
5:15pm Breath Workshop- Teaching Breathing; Concepts and Exercises
8:00pm Repertoire Recital-Boston Conservatory Students
Sunday
9:00am What is Belting? Teaching Musical Theatre
10:45am Comparative Musical Theater Pedagogy
1:30 pm BREAK FOR LUNCH
2:30pm Repertoire for the Teaching Studio- Musical Theatre
5:00pm Open Discussion- Specific Topics in the Voice Studio: Imagery, Technology, etc
Course Descriptions
Anatomy, Physiology, and Voice Science Courses
Anatomy and Physiology of the Singing Mechanism Overview
This course is an in-depth overview of the four systems of the singing mechanism; Respiratory, Phonatory, Articulatory, and Resonatory and their relationship to the functional efficiency of singing.
Vocal Health Seminar with Q&A
Massachusetts General Hospital Voice Center Doctors and Staff with present on vocal care, hygiene, and pathologies specific to the singer. Also discussed will be the role of the Speech Language Pathologist in the teaching studio.
Question and Answer with the MGH Voice Center will follow.
Special Topics in Voice Courses
Understanding and Using Alexander Techniques for the Teaching Studio
This workshop will explore the principles of the Alexander Technique via discussion and group activities. There will be opportunities for short individual performances as well. The Alexander Technique is a method for exploring human reaction with the potential for learning new ways of responding, often with greater ease. The work is experiential. Please come in comfortable clothing- and with an open mind! Instructor Deborah Adams
Breathing Workshop -Teaching breathing: Concepts and Exercises
This workshop led by Speech Language Pathologist/Singing Voice Specialist Tara Stadelman-Cohen will discuss teaching breathing in the studio. There will be discussion of the breathing process and securing language for the various concepts of breath. Exercises for developing and securing breathing will be discussed and practiced.
What is Belt? Teaching Musical Theater
Voice instructor, and Director of Masters Pedagogy Degree Program Kevin Wilson will lecture lead a discussion on vocal registration and current pedagogical trends in teaching musical theater. There will be live demonstration and teaching to help secure these concepts.
Repertoire Courses
Repertoire for the Teaching Studio - Classical voice
Repertoire instructor, pedagogue, and voice instructor Dr. Thomas Gregg will present familiar and lesser known repertoire for the teaching studio. Discussion will show this repertoire as teaching tools for developing technical abilities for various voice types.
Repertoire for the Teaching Studio - Musical Theater
Vocal coach, lyricist, composer, and accompanist Cathy Rand will present familiar and lesser known repertoire for the teaching studio. Discussion will show this repertoire as teaching tools for developing technical abilities for various voice types.
Comparative Teaching Courses
Comparative Pedagogy - Musical Theater
3 Master teachers from the Boston Conservatory will instruct 45 minute lessons with existing or new pupils. The lesson process will be complete with warm-ups, vocal exercises, breath and posture work, and technical song work. Brief discussion to follow. Instructors Patty Thom, Sara Goldstein, and Bill Cotten
Comparative Pedagogy - Classical Voice
3 Master teachers from the Boston Conservatory will instruct 45 minute lessons with existing or new pupils. The lesson process will be complete with warm-ups, vocal exercises, breath and posture work, and technical song work. Brief discussion to follow. Instructors Dr. Thomas Gregg, Mary Saunders, and Lisa Sheldon
