IHS&VR Offerings
Explore year-round and seasonal opportunities through the Institute for Healthy Singing & Voice Research. Whether you are looking for practical voice labs, focused summer sessions, or graduate-level continuing education, the IHS&VR offers accessible, evidence-based learning for singers, teachers, and choral musicians.
Monday’s in the Vocology Lab – 2026 Offerings
Our year-round Monday night series offers focused, practical sessions designed to support healthy singing, vocal technique, pedagogy, and real-world application. These classes meet in the IHS&VR Vocology Lab and are ideal for singers, teachers, and curious learners seeking guided study in a small-group setting.
Location: The IHS&VR Vocology Lab
Time: 6:30–7:45 PM
Group Fee: $50
Minimum Class Enrollment: 3
Private Consult: $95
Enrollment Deadline: Online enrollment must be completed no later than 1 week in advance of the scheduled session.
What to Expect
Monday offerings rotate throughout the year and include topics in vocal function, diction, warm-ups, range and registers, private voice teaching, the aging voice, IPA for singers, and adolescent voice change. The series is designed so singers and teachers may join individual sessions based on interest and need.
Reserve Your Interest Here
Use the Google sign-up form to indicate which Monday night offerings interest you. This allows the IHS&VR to confirm sufficient enrollment and communicate next steps clearly.
2026 Summer Voice Labs
This five-week summer series offers concise, practical 50-minute classes in June and July. Sessions are designed for developing and experienced singers alike and provide direct, useful guidance in healthy singing, diction, breath, stamina, range, and style.
Fee: $25 per session
Tuesday Sessions: Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, KCMO, 6:00–6:50 PM
Thursday Sessions: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lee’s Summit, 6:00–6:50 PM
Week 1
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Voice Lab 1: Singing with Endurance, Efficiency, and Ease
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Repeat Session
Join in a 50-minute class designed to prepare the voice for sustained and demanding singing. Explore strategies for building vocal stamina, managing fatigue, and maintaining efficiency during long rehearsals or performances. Participants will work through practical exercises to support endurance while protecting vocal health.
Week 2
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Voice Lab 2: Breathing for Singing
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Repeat Session
Join in a 50-minute class designed to help you strengthen your vocal technique. Tackle the key singing concept of breath and work through your real-life vocal challenges with expert insight and actionable tips. Tailored for developing and experienced singers alike.
Week 3
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – Voice Lab 3: Mastering Ecclesiastical Latin for Singing the Masterwork
Join in a 50-minute class designed to support confident and accurate singing in Ecclesiastical Latin. Learn essential IPA symbols, pronunciation rules, and stylistic considerations commonly encountered in choral masterworks. Participants will apply these concepts directly to repertoire for improved clarity and ensemble cohesion.
Thursday, July 9, 2026 – Voice Lab 3: Mastering Gospel Diction for Singing
Join in a 50-minute class designed to explore the stylistic and linguistic features of gospel singing. Participants will work with vowel shaping, consonant articulation, and rhythmic delivery to support clarity, authenticity, and expressive communication. Emphasis will be placed on balancing stylistic choices with healthy vocal production, allowing singers to engage the genre with both confidence and respect for its musical traditions.
Week 4
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 – Voice Lab 4: Shaping Vocal Sound
Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Repeat Session
Join in a 50-minute relaxed class designed to tackle the key singing concept of shaping sound and work through your real-life vocal challenges with expert insight and actionable tips on tone, vowels, and articulation. Tailored for developing and experienced singers alike.
Week 5
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 – Voice Lab 5: Navigating Range and Registers
Thursday, July 23, 2026 – Repeat Session
Join a 50-minute relaxed class designed to help you strengthen your vocal technique. Explore the coordination of registers and strategies for navigating range transitions with ease. Participants will work through practical exercises to build consistency, flexibility, and confidence across the voice.
Graduate-Level CEUs
Graduate-level CEUs may be arranged for selected IHS&VR offerings. To inquire about continuing education opportunities or discuss a customized CEU pathway, please contact us through the IHS&VR contact page.
Additional IHS&VR Products & Resources
Looking for additional learning tools, self-paced resources, or private-study options? Explore these IHS&VR offerings designed for singers, teachers, and choral leaders.
Individual Class Offerings
Schedule focused instruction in:
- Vocal Reconditioning — $75
- Breathing for Singing — $75
- Navigating Range & Registers — $75
- Shaping Sound: Tone, Vowels & Articulation – Part I — $75
- Shaping Sound: Tone, Vowels & Articulation – Part II — $75
These offerings are scheduled by appointment based on student and instructor agreement.
Extended Study Options
Practical Solutions to Common Vocal Challenges — $390
A five-session in-person professional development course covering breathing for singing, navigating range and registers, and shaping sound. Graduate-level CEUs are also available for an additional fee payable to Mid-America Nazarene University.
This course offers an immersive experience in professional-level choral artistry through active participation in the William Baker Festival Singers. Participants will perform advanced repertoire with stylistic integrity while applying healthy singing techniques grounded in voice science.
Choir Director’s Voice Science Pack
Choir Director’s Voice Science Pack — $20
A practical set of tools and handouts designed to connect voice science with everyday choral instruction, including SOVT tools, hearing health materials, IPA cards, model-building materials, and vocal health resources.
Vocal Health Checklist
A quick-access resource for singers and teachers who want a simple tool to support healthy vocal habits.
Female Adolescent Voice Change in 3-Minutes!
Female Adolescent Voice Change in 3-Minutes! — $10
A brief resource for those seeking a quick introduction to this important topic in singer development.
Build a Custom Group Workshop
Request a Custom Group Workshop
Ideal for choirs, schools, churches, and organizations seeking a workshop tailored to their singers, teachers, or ensemble needs.