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olescent-aged ensembles. This session 2 Building a Better ence. Participants will also engage
will provide a brief overview of the Voice Care Toolkit in guided group practice of voice-
leading research in the physiology of optimization exercises for singing and
the voice change and focus on what National Shrine Cathedral of speaking as well as a Q&A. Attendees
we can do as conductor-teachers to Our Lady of Guadalupe will leave empowered to advocate
guide our singers through this tumul- Grand Salon for themselves, educate others, and
tuous time. Attendees will leave the implement strategies to optimize
session with a research-based method Join Singing Voice Specialist Philip healthier voice use.
of voicing and grouping singers and A. Doucette for an interactive lec-
a toolbox of vocal exercises tailored ture/demonstration designed to help Philip A. Doucette, presenter
to helping singers develop healthy choral professionals of all levels and
singing habits and avoid the pitfalls backgrounds demystify dysphonia. Kimberly Marie Doucette, presider
of fighting biology. Attendees will learn about current Wilmington Children’s Chorus
best practices in the prevention of
Kurtis Heinrich, presenter voice injury as well as effective ap-

proaches for the care of the profes-
Kevin McBeth, presider sional voice user based on current
State President, Missouri research and years of clinical experi-

National Collegiate Choral Organization

Welcomes all faculty and students involved in post-secondary
choral music to join us:

NCCO

Reception +

E L E V EN T H BIEN N I AL
C ON F E RE N CE
Flora Cantina California State University
2353 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas at Fullerton, California

Friday, March 21, 2025 November 5–8

10 pm–Midnight 2025

Details & calls for conference participation: ncco-usa.org

NCCO believes that singing together in post-secondary spaces can be a vital force for culturally-responsive
teaching and learning, one that connects us with each other, builds empathy, and inspires joy.

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