Master's in Voice Pedagogy

Syracuse University is a prestigious private research university located in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1870, Syracuse offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various disciplines, including arts and sciences, business, engineering, communication, and more. The university is renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and social impact. Syracuse provides students with a transformative educational experience that combines rigorous coursework with experiential learning opportunities, research projects, and community engagement. With world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a vibrant campus community, Syracuse fosters a supportive environment where students can thrive intellectually, creatively, and personally. The university's strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, global perspectives, and inclusion prepares graduates to excel in their careers and become responsible global citizens.

The voice pedagogy program is designed to meet the needs of the student who has an undergraduate degree in music with voice as the main instrument, and who desires to pursue a career as a voice instructor, either in an academic setting or a private one. With a focus on development as a knowledgeable teacher of singing, the program offers an intensive curriculum in voice pedagogy, voice science, pedagogical issues, repertoire, diction, career planning methods, voice study, performance, and experience in teaching. In addition, students have access to the most current voice science laboratory equipment in collaboration with the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, part of the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University. With performance training incorporated into the program, students have a variety of options upon completion of the degree, including teaching voice or diction, opera directing, or pursuing a doctoral degree.