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Request a Lecture for Your Class or Ensemble

Westminster Choir College's faculty experts offer virtual guest lectures to school, church and community organizations. Guest lectures are arranged free of charge. Topics are generally geared for high school age students, but may be customized to meet the needs of elementary, middle school or adult learners. Contact the presenters listed below for additional information and to invite them to speak with your class or group.

We also invite you to download your complimentary copy of the Planning Instruction in Music ONLINE supplement (PDF) by authors Frank Abrahams and Ryan John.

Topic Level Presenter
Level Design Techniques in Video Games HS General Stephen Gonzalez
The Branching Career Paths of Game Design HS General Stephen Gonzalez
What it means to be a Game Designer HS General Stephen Gonzalez
Body Mapping: Body Alignment for Singing and Computing HS Vocal Jason Vodicka
Improvisation Activities for Online Choirs HS Vocal Jason Vodicka
Body Alignment and Breathing for Singers, Actors, and Instrumentalists HS Vocal, Instrumental, Theater Jason Vodicka
Introductory Improvisation Techniques for Choirs HS Choir Jason Vodicka
Preparing for College Auditions and Careers in Music HS Piano Ingrid Clarfield
Ringing Musically: A Survey of Handbell Techniques HS Handbell Kathleen Ebling Shaw
Voice Science: See What's Inside (using VoceVista Video and Video Gaming) HS Vocal or Technology Kathy Price
Beyond the Spiritual: Non-Idiomatic Music of Black Composers HS Vocal or Instrumental Vinroy Brown
Women Composers of Color MS/HS General or Vocal Vinroy Brown
Combating Anti-Racism in the Choral Classroom HS Vocal Vinroy Brown
Audition Prep for the Aspiring Music Major (Vocal) HS Vocal Jay Carter
Masterclass: Preparing Solo Voice Repertoire HS Vocal Jay Carter
Essential Vocal Technique for the Young Singer HS Vocal Jay Carter
Songwriting Workshop HS Vocal or Music Theory Sarah Perry
Women in American Music History HS General, Vocal, or Instrumental Sharon Mirchandani
What Makes Opera Grand: Elevating Scene through Sound HS General, Vocal, or Theater Margaret Cusack
Perspective Drawing Workshop HS Theater, General Yoshinori Tanokura
Developing Observation Skills and Recognizing Personal Implicit Bias Workshop HS General Yoshinori Tanokura
Abstract Design Workshop HS Theater, General Yoshinori Tanokura
VectorWorks for Beginners Workshop HS Theater, General Yoshinori Tanokura

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact any of our faculty in the presenters list to start the conversation. Let them know a little bit about your organization, the class or group size, preferred dates/times, and which topic(s) you are most interested in. The presenters will follow-up with you to schedule a lecture based on their availability.

Yes, Westminster Choir College's virtual guest lectures are offered at no cost to your school or organization. Sessions are scheduled at the discretion of the faculty presenter. Availability of a topic or presenter is not guaranteed.

Lectures are offered in a live, virtual format to create an interactive class visit experience. Logistics of each session are to be arranged between the host and the presenter.

For More Information:

Jason Vodicka

Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Lynch Adler Hall

jvodicka [at] rider.edu

609-896-5000 x8320

Jason Vodicka

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