IHS&VR Graduate Level Continuing Education Course Offerings

Choral Student Internship: Advanced Choral Methods

by Dr. William O. Baker and Dr. Jamea J. Sale
MNU Course Number: EDCI 7817, MUSC 7818 Credits: 3 - June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025

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 MNU Course Number: TBD
Date TBD

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)

Music Educator’s Workshop:
Voice Science for Teachers and Singers-Understanding and Optimizing Vocal Health

by IHS&VR Fellows Jamea J, Sale, PhD and Niccole Williams, MME
September 30, 2024 - December 2, 2024

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, and anyone interested in the science of the human singing voice.

Session 1: Foundations of Vocal Anatomy and Physiology; Sept. 30, 2024; 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Session 2: Vocal Growth, Development, and Lifelong Changes; October 21, 2024; 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Session 3: Techniques for Optimizing Vocal Performance; November 18, 2024; 6:30 - 7:45 pm
Session 4: Advanced Topics and Practical Applications; December 2, 2024; 6:30 - 7:45 pm

The Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research Vocology Lab
Choral Foundation Center
5450 Buena Vista Street, Suite 100
Roeland Park, Kansas 66205

Fee: $200 ($50/Session)

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.