IHS&VR Graduate Level Continuing Education Course Offerings
Choral Student Internship: Advanced Choral Methods
Dr. William O. Baker and Dr. Jamea J. Sale
MNU Course Number: EDCI 7817, MUSC 7818
CEU by Request: 3
Dates: Annually between 6/1 and 5/31
By permission only
Candidates for the Choral Student Internship program engage in all aspects of choral leadership and managment of a large professional choral program in this one-year course (August to July). Students acquire hands on experience in rehearsal leadership, concert performance, score analysis, conducting auditions and working with singers of all backgrounds from professional to volunteer. Participants meet weekly with course facilitators.
*Limited enrollment: 1
Prerequisists: Applicants must hold a music Bachelor’s Degree and have aspirations for vocational choral music leadership and provide:
- three professional letters of reference
- statement of purpose essay
- scheduled interview
- successful singing audition for the Festival Singers
Principals of Vocal Health
& Lifespan Singing
Request a Workshop by IHS&VR Fellows
Fee $125/hour + Expenses
MNU Course Number: TBD
Coordinate date with Dr. Jamea Sale
Collaborate with the IHS&VR Fellows to custom design workshops on a wide range of topics. Whether you're interested in singing voice science, vocal health strategies for educators, vocal pedagogy in the classroom, or age-appropriate singing for various life stages, we offer in-depth courses tailored to your needs.
Now scheduling both in-person and online workshops to help you bring voice science to life in your teaching and practice.
Live or Online Workshops: TBD (Meeting times determined by class consensus.)
MNU Course Registration Fee: $90/CEU
(More information upon request)
Sing Smarter, Sing Longer: Healthy Voice Use for Life
Jamea J, Sale, PhD and Niccole Williams, MME
CEU: 2+ Credit Hours Per Student Request
Dates: January 20 & 27, February 3 & 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Location: IHS&VR Vocology Lab, Ste 101,
5450 Buena Vista St, Roeland Park, KS 66205
This course provides an in-depth exploration of singing voice science. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the vocal anatomy and physiology of singers at all stages of life and health. The course will cover practical techniques of voice care for oneself and others, common occupational voice risks, and strategies for optimizing vocal performance. Drawing on the latest research in voice science, this course is ideal for singers, choir directors, general music teachers, vocal coaches, drama coaches, debate coaches, and anyone interested in the healthy production of the human voice with an emphasis on singing.
Session 1: Your Vocal Instrument: Anatomy and Physiology Essentials; Jan. 20, 2025
Session 2: The Voice Through the Ages: Growth, Change, and Longevity; January 27, 2025
Session 3: Techniques for Optimizing Vocal Health & Performance; February 3, 2025
Session 4: Advance Topics: Vocal Health Issues and Prevention Care; February 10, 2025
The Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Vocology Lab
Choral Foundation Center
5450 Buena Vista Street, Suite 101
Roeland Park, Kansas 66205
Fee: $50/Session or $180 for Full Course
CEU: Up to 5 Graduate Level Continuing Ed Credits Provided by MNU @ $90/Credit by permission payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Certification: Participants who complete the 4-session course will receive an "Introduction to Voice Science for Singers" certificate from the Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research.