American Young Voices 2025
This workshop is designed to support teachers who are preparing students for the American Young Voices program to be held in June, and to support all teachers who work with young singers. Both this workshop and the program will be held at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY.
During the workshop, Mr. Francisco J. Núñez will present instructional strategies for teaching the AYV repertoire, highlight their connection to the National Music Standards, and outline healthy vocal rehearsal practices and warm-ups for young singers. Finally, educators will learn about the process leading to the June performance and will have the opportunity to tour of the venue in which students will perform.
About Francisco J. Núñez
Workshop leader, Francisco J. Núñez, is a MacArthur Fellow and Musical America's 2018 Educator of the Year. He is a composer, conductor, visionary, leading figure in music education, and the Artistic Director and Founder of the Young People's Chorus of New York, renowned worldwide for its diversity and artistic excellence. Since its founding, Mr. Núñez has created an awareness of the ability of children to rise to unforeseen levels of artistry. Each year over 1,700 children ages 8 to 18 benefit musically, academically, and socially through their participation in YPC's after-school, in-school, and community programs.
FORMAT: In-person learning opportunity
DATE: Tuesday, 3/4/25
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
LOCATION: MVP Arena, Albany
FACILITATOR: Francisco J. Núñez
GCRTC CONTACT: Denise Lutter, Ed.D., GCRTC Teacher Leadership Coach for the Visual and Performing Arts
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 6
CTLE REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/42rtc575