Earn a PhD in vocal pedagogy at the Kansas University School of Music. While in the program, students may complete studies through a variety of areas of the university, including the department of music and dance, the division of music education and music therapy, the choral division or the department of speech-language-hearing. Students are encouraged to spend additional time in off-campus independent study and research, plus take part in the school's summer vocal sessions. Teaching assistantships and fellowships are available for the fall and spring. Students may also audition with the voice faculty for private studio voice lessons. Applicants require a recorded vocal DVD, three letters of reference, 18 months or more of full-time experience as a choral or vocal educator, previous college transcripts and a grade point average of 3.5 or higher from graduate school. A resume is preferred but not required.
Kansas University School of Music
Murphy Hall Room 460
1530 Naismith Drive
Lawrence, KS 66045-3103
785-864-3436
music.ku.edu
Shenandoah University offers both a masters and PhD in vocal pedagogy. Working students can complete courses at Shenandoah in the evening or weekends. Coursework includes topics such as voice and body awareness, voice disorders, business of studio, applied repertoire, technology and music, applied voice and psychology of music. A dissertation or final project is also required. Shenandoah supports vocal pedagogy students with its Voice Research Laboratory at the school's conservatory, which includes specialty voice software, recording and editing programs, as well as anatomical models and materials from opera and other audio related publishers. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in music, a master's degree in performance with a minimum grade point average of 3.25, two letters of recommendation, a writing sample and personal statement. An audition is required.
Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
800-432-2266
su.edu
The Catholic University of America's doctor of musical arts degree in vocal pedagogy is housed in the school's Benjamin T. Rome School of Music. Applicants are required to have a master's degree in vocal performance and four letters of recommendation, and must sit for exams in language (French, Italian or German), music history and music theory. A description of performance/recital history and teaching experience is also required. Catholic University details the program specifically to each student; there is no set course to follow. Students will be assigned classes in voice, vocal literature, vocal pedagogy, music history, physiology and music theory. A minor is also required, along with a research paper and recitals. Applicants must prepare a 10 minute audition with three pieces of repertoire, in person. Specialty School of Music scholarships (along with general university scholarships) are available to all students. Although the school is based on the tenets of Catholicism, religion is not a factor in the evaluation of applicants.
The Catholic University of America
620 Michigan Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20064
202-319-5000
music.cua.edu