NEW PROGRAMS

Two New Programs Set Boston Conservatory Apart

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s appetite for innovation continues with two groundbreaking programs that are setting the Conservatory apart: an M.F.A. in Musical Theater Vocal Pedagogy and a summer program in commercial dance. Both programs, which launched this year, are now accepting applications.

M.F.A. IN MUSICAL THEATER VOCAL PEDAGOGY

Boston Conservatory’s M.F.A. in Musical Theater Vocal Pedagogy is one of the only programs of its kind in the world. A sister program to the school’s respected M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy, the M.F.A. is focused specifically on musical theater voice practice, technique, and performance, drawing on the school’s expertise in musical theater performance and vocal pedagogy training. The program is designed and taught by award-winning faculty, including voice specialist Kevin Wilson, who was recently named a master teacher by the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).

“It’s an amazing opportunity for musical theater singers and teachers, teaching both performers and instructors how to protect and nurture the voice while mastering the techniques of musical theater performance,” Dean of Music Michael Shinn says of the program.

The M.F.A. in Musical Theater Vocal Pedagogy is ideal for musical theater performers and educators looking to hone their performance skills while learning about teaching pedagogies in voice, voice and speech, acting, and movement.

Learn more about the program and how to apply at bostonconservatory.berklee.edu/musicaltheater-vocalped.

COMMERCIAL DANCE INTENSIVE

Commercial dance is considered to be choreography created for the commercial entertainment industry, such as in film, television, live concerts, cruise ship performances, theme park shows, and circus arts. Drawing on the Conservatory’s expertise in concert dance and Berklee College of Music’s speciality in concert performance, Boston Conservatory’s three-week intensive is for students between the ages of 15 and 22 who are interested in exploring commercial dance. The program is led by faculty member Ruka Hatua-Saar White, who has extensive commercial dance experience performing with Missy Elliott, Celia Cruz, and Shirley Murdock, as well as in commercials and industrials.

“I am thrilled to offer our new Commercial Dance Intensive, where students will learn the ins and outs of being a dancer in the entertainment industry, learning the skills needed to succeed as a performer in music videos, concerts, and film," says Boston Conservatory at Berklee Dean of Dance Tommy Neblett.

The new Commercial Dance Intensive summer program is a game-changing opportunity for talented dancers who want versatility beyond the concert stage.

Commercial Dance Intensive runs June 22 to July 10, 2020. Apply by June 1 at bostonconservatory.berklee. edu/CDI.