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CHORAL PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP
June 23-27, 2008
Dr. Brenda Smith 
Assistant Professor of Music
University of Florida 

Choral Pedagogy, an interdisciplinary study of choral teaching techniques and vocal health, is the newest academic field in the training of music educators. The textbook for the course is Choral Pedagogy, written by Dr. Smith with Dr. Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA. Daily activities include procedures for warm-up and cool-down, music reading, score study, and rehearsal planning. A variety of choral demonstration groups, video presentations, and class discussions provide abundant learning opportunities. 

Author with Dr. Robert T. Sataloff of the textbook, Choral Pedagogy (Singular Publishing Group, 2000)
Join us for a lively week of study and practice. Develop healthy strategies for lifelong singing. Learn new repertoire and rehearsal techniques for singers of all ages and abilities. Bring repertoire you hope to teach to supplement our study of standard works from sacred and secular repertoire.

Workshop fee: $375 (Deposit of $50 due on May 1, 2008)
Undergraduate and Graduate Credit available at additional cost. 

To reserve a place in this year's class and receive a packet of housing materials, please send a $50 nonrefundable deposit payable to the University of Florida by June 1 to:

Dr. Brenda Smith
302 MUB, School of Music
University of Florida
P.O. Box 117900
Gainesville, FL 32611-7900
(Remainder of fee due on arrival)