This clinic will equip choir directors with skills and techniques to effectively function as vocal coaches while leading their ensembles. Participants will learn strategies for building vocal technique and improving tone quality awareness in secondary choirs. Dr. Reyes will guide participants in developing singers' awareness of what produces different tone qualities across genres, fostering a more mature and cohesive choral sound. The clinic will cover practical vocal exercises, strategies for vocal growth, and methods for teaching foundational vocal pedagogy to students. These tools will help directors create healthy vocal habits, engage students in the process, and elevate ensemble performance while empowering young singers to explore a diverse range of expressive sounds.
Target Audience
High School, middle school, and community choirs
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Clinician Info
Stephanie Reyes
Dr. Stephanie Reyes is a dynamic choral conductor, vocalist, and Grammy-nominated music educator recognized for her inclusive, multidisciplinary approach to music-making. She is the Director of Choral Studies at CSUN, where she leads the Northridge Singers, teaches choral conducting, and mentors music education and graduate students. Previously, Dr. Reyes served as Visiting Director of Choral Studies at New Mexico State University. She earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting from Texas Tech University under the mentorship of Dr. Alan Zabriskie, and her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Texas State University, where she studied with Dr. Craig Hella Johnson and Dr. Joey Martin. A passionate advocate for access and innovation, Dr. Reyes has taught K–12 music literacy and vocal music in Austin, Texas, and is an active clinician and presenter who shares her expertise on tone development, reimagining concert experiences, and cultivating ensemble community informed by Indigenous Nahua pedagogy.