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, 2023 - May 31, 2024

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

by Jamea J. Sale, PhD
MNU Course Number: MUSC 7824 February 4, 2023 Workshop in Charleston, South Carolina
plus 3 online meetings

This course addresses the efficient use of voice for professional speakers and singers. Students will explore and apply practical voice care techniques and rationale.

Students will participate in an in-person 6-hour workshop followed by 3 online sessions.

Live Workshop: February 4, 2023
9:00am - 1:00pm (lunch included)

Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
714 Riverdale Drive
Charleston, SC 29407
843.571.6655

Online Class Meetings: TBD (Meeting times determined by class consensus.)

Preregistration Fee: $25 Due Jan. 30, 2023
(Reserves your spot and covers lunch and materials.)

MNU Course Registration Fee: $200
(More information upon request)

More Course Offerings Coming Soon

by IHS&VR Fellows
June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024