Tucson Girls Chorus Annual Summer PD Day

summer professional development for music educators

July 23 & 26, 2025

Tucson Girls Chorus, 4020 E River Rd

 

This warm, meaningful workshop features presenters who will offer practical ideas that you can apply to your classroom right away, along with inspiration to carry you into the year as you create a space for your students to know that they belong. Ideal for music educators who teach singing, and music education students.

 

Attend Day 1, Day 2, or both!​​​

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DAY 1

Wednesday July 23th, 4:30-6:30 pm (in-person only)

12th Annual Reading & Resource Session- FREE!

Led by TGC Staff

The perfect way to start the year! Gain accessible, practical rep ideas and resources while connecting with fellow music educators. Casual and friendly. Snacks provided!

 

DAY 2

Saturday, July 26th, 9:00 am-3:30 pm (in-person & virtual options!)

1-day workshop

$50 current teachers

$10 students

Partial scholarships available! Contact Nicky- nmanlove@tucsongirlschorus.org

 

9:00am Refreshments and Mingling

 

9:30am Kodaly in the Choral Classroom: Prepare, Present, Practice – Amy Van Winkle

During our time together, we will explore ways to incorporate the Kodaly teaching principles of Prepare, Present, Practice throughout the choral rehearsal. Our focus will include elements of intonation, solfege, music literacy, and rehearsal techniques thoughtfully designed to bring out the teaching moments within your repertoire. Come ready to sing, play, and be joyful!

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11:00am Break

 

11:15am Group Vocal Techniques - Aysen Milliogullari​

Participants will explore practical tools that promote vocal freedom through body awareness, posture alignment, and gentle laryngeal self-massage to release muscular tension. They will also explore techniques for efficient breath management, singing with an open throat (unrestricted airflow), and functional access to chest, head, and mixed vocal registers, as well as learning how to find strong vocal projection. Additionally, the session addresses how to identify and resolve common vocal production challenges such as muscle tension, breathiness, and signs of vocal fatigue, with practical strategies for managing these issues.

 

12:45pm Lunch on your own

 

2:00pm Workshop with TGC Staff!

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3:00pm SINGALONG

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3:30pm BYE!