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adult voices

Enriching the Life of the Aging Choral Singer

As promoters of lifelong learning in the arts, choral directors must continue to provide exceptional music education and performance opportunities for our aging population. This session examines many aspects of contemporary research related to the aging voice. Topics covered will include posture, breath, articulation, hearing loss, and the effects of medication on the voice. The […]

Des Moines IA.
Sarah Parks

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: adult voices



From Birth to Death: Vocal Pedagogy for a Lifetime of Singing

As choral directors, we wrestle with ways to inspire our singers to perform to their full potential and to counteract the many influences that can constrict the singing voice. This interactive session will provide practical applications for developing the voice within the choral rehearsal, from the youngest singers to senior citizens, through age-appropriate exercises for […]

Baltimore MD.
Deborah Mello, Judith Nicosia

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: Adolescent, adult voices, elementary choir, Vocal Pedagogy



Choral Singing For Boomers and Beyond: Celebrating the Aging Voice

Choral directors seeking to expand their choral community should be looking to the retiring “baby boomers” and older adults who are returning to, or continuing their interest in, singing as they age. But the older singer has specific needs, and the Encore Chorale program has been created to provide a challenging choral environment while being […]

Baltimore MD.
Jeanne Kelly

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: adult voices, Community Choir, Repertoire, Vocal Pedagogy



Choral Directors are from Mars and Voice Teachers are from Venus: ‘Sing from your Diaphragm’ and Other Vocal Mistructions

How can middle and high school and college choral conductors interact with independent and academic voice teachers in their area to develop a successful team? Is the voice teacher/choral conductor conflict in higher education fantasy or fact? Exploring answers to these questions, we will delve into commonly used mis-instructions and their implications.

Providence, RI
Sharon Hansen

Filed Under: Interest Session Tagged With: adult voices, Vocal Pedagogy



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