UM-Flint Observes World Voice Day: Love Your Voice

On Friday, April 16, a multidisciplinary seminar, based on extensive experience in vocal training and rehabilitation, will be presented in Room 161, French Hall. It is designed to help all voice users protect and strengthen their vocal instrument. By participating, you will gain knowledge, techniques, and materials that will benefit you for a lifetime. Learn how to amplify your speaking power and expression while protecting your voice from injury.

The seminar is free and open to the public

11 a.m.-11:55 a.m. ON YOUR MARK, GET UNSET, GO!

At play with the Alexander Technique

Michael Gillespie, PhD, Professor of Theatre, Oakland University

Certified Instructor of the Alexander Technique

12-12:55 p.m. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE VOICE

& COMMON VOICE PROBLEMS

Norman Hogikyan M.D., F.A.C.S, Professor of Otolaryngology and Music (Vocal Arts)

University of Michigan; Director, The Vocal Health Center

1 pm-1:45 pm VOCAL HEALTH FOR PROFESSIONAL VOICE USERS:

What to do when the show must go on!

Marci Daniels Rosenberg M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech & Language Pathologist, Voice & Singing Specialist, University of Michigan

2:35 pm-4pm SOMATIC VOICEWORK METHOD &

CULTIVATING A ROCK SIGNING VOICE

Jeannette LoVetri, director, The Voice Workshop

4:30 -6 pm LESSAC KINESTHETIC TRAINING FOR THE VOICE

William Irwin, assistant professor of Musical Theatre, University of Michigan-Flint