This session discusses how to involve more male singers in your choral program. The session is based on the clinician’s successful recruiting experiences at the middle school, high school, and collegiate levels.
Seattle WA.Ethan Sperry
Adolescent
Jazz Choirs at the Middle School Level
Adolescent Voice Change: Enjoy it While it Lasts!
Working with adolescent changing voice need not be intimidating. Sandra Frey Stegman and Tracey Nycz present practical approaches to working with adolescent singers through the voice change. Students from Woodmore School District will exemplify stages of change. The intended audience is teachers and choral conductors working with adolescent singers in school, community, and church settings. […]
Chicago IL.Sandra Frey Stegman, Tracey Nycz
A Lifetime of Singing: Choral/Vocal Techniques and Expectations for Healthy Singing at Every Age
Many choral conductors work with a wide range of singers. The sounds and functions of voices change throughout a lifetime. This session will explore the natural and variable vocal, musical, and personal qualities for different age brackets and appropriate and age-optimal techniques to nurture singing. We will outline goals and drawbacks for a variety of […]
Chicago IL.Karen Brunssen, Julia Davids
Working with Developmental Choirs
Changing Voices Anonymous: Creating a Successful Learning and Social Environment for Adolescent Male Singers
This session will focus on various techniques used to engage the adolescent male singers in vocal transition, catering not only to their unique musical needs but also to their social, psychological, and developmental needs. How can we as conductors better serve male singers in this age range in managing their vocal transition and establishing strong […]
Sioux Falls SD.André Heywood
