Workshops/Teacher Training

Cross-Choral Training™ Workshops

The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy presents an annual workshop on Cross-Choral Training™  -- vocal pedagogy for teachers and conductors of young singers.

In these sessions participants explore the voice training methods of the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus and learn how the Chorus has prepared to perform successfully with both world-class symphony orchestras and popular recording artists in the same season.

BYCA's C-CT™ method, developed with voice specialist Jeannette LoVetri, is functional voice training based on the latest information on voice science and the young voice. Through the development of vocal registers and resonance adjustments, singers develop the capacity to perform music of diverse genres and styles authentically and to respond to the expressive demands of the most challenging choral repertoire.

These workshops focus on the art and science of vocal pedagogy. Through demonstrations, interactive discussions, and performances by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus, participants learn how to go beyond “warming up” to achieve real vocal breakthroughs.

Here's what past participants have said...

"I would recommend this workshop in a heartbeat! This workshop is taught by professionals with a passion for music and children, who teach it in a relaxed, welcoming and extremely informational and practical format."

"It explains in clear terms the science of the voice without clouding it in mystique. It was jam-packed but all informative and/or reaffirming."

"It's unmissable. In every way - so clear, concise and inspirational. I can't wait to see my choir tomorrow!"

"It's everything you need to know about understanding the voice and how to go about helping others on a general level as well as an advanced level. Keep doing this!!"

 

The next workshop will be offered:

TBD