Special Topics in Choral Pedagogy: Music in Elementary and Middle Schools

July 28 - August 1, 2025  |  9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sarah Perry, Tom Shelton and guests

Special Topics in Choral Pedagogy explores approaches to pedagogy and vocal technique within the choral setting and how a structured approach to building voices is the foundation for a choral program of excellence. This course will serve as a seminar to explore various topics in Choral Pedagogy.

This year's focus will be on music for children in elementary and middle schools. Choral techniques and general music techniques will be explored under the guidance of Sarah Perry and Tom Shelton. Dr. Perry is a certified music therapist and experienced music educator with specialty in working with students with special needs. Prof. Shelton is internationally recognized for his work as a children's choir conductor and has led numerous all state elementary choirs and ACDA honor choirs.

The course will feature an elementary / middle school demonstration choir.