Cross-Choral Training Vocal Pedagogy Workshop

Join the Cross-Choral Training® learning community for an interactive, rehearsal-centered workshop for choral educators. Designed for both veteran teachers and new teaching artists, this session provides an accessible entry point into Cross-Choral Training and its application in real classroom and ensemble settings.

In this immersive Cross-Choral Training workshop, renowned educator Dianne Berkun Menaker guides choral educators through a practical approach to understanding vocal function and applied pedagogy in rehearsal. Participants learn how to develop the primary systems of the singing voice—breath management, laryngeal registration, and resonance—in service of healthy, flexible, and confident ensemble singing across musical styles.

Through interactive discussions and rehearsal-based demonstrations with singers from the Grammy Award–winning Brooklyn Youth Chorus, educators explore new approaches to teaching and learning, with particular attention to the needs of young treble voices.

Participants will learn the Cross-Choral Training approach to:

• Applied Vocal Function in the areas of:

  • Breath Management 

  • Laryngeal Registration 

  • Vowel Sound Resonance

• Developing Vocal Exercises

• Varying Vocal Adjustments Across Musical Styles

Appropriate for all choral conductors and music educators with a special focus on young treble-voices.

Questions? Email media@brooklynyouthchorus.org.

Testimonials

Here’s what past Cross-Choral Training participants have said…

“The cross-choral training program gave me a larger toolbox to explain vocal anatomy terms, giving students more opportunities to build fundamental skills in singing as it pertains to registration and vocal function.” — C-CT Philly Participant

“[It] provided me with a strong foundation to further understand my students' voices and how to train holistically for singing better.” – C-CT Philly Participant

“It supported my teaching goals by offering structured strategies to integrate singing, movement, and creative expression into the classroom.” - C-CT Philly Participant

“It surpasses every music workshop I have ever attended.”

“I very much enjoyed the workshop and was immediately able to incorporate your ideas during my chorus rehearsals. I’m already hearing and seeing a difference in my students. “

“It is by far the most practical and applicable workshop I have taken in many years.”

“I came away with both big over-arching ideas as well as concrete techniques I can try on myself and my students.”

“I would recommend this workshop in a heartbeat! This workshop is taught by professionals with a passion for music and children, who teach it in a relaxed, welcoming and extremely informational and practical format.”