The Master of Music in Voice Pedagogy at University of the Pacific integrates applied lessons, functional anatomy, acoustics, neuroscience and comparative pedagogy to foster both artistic excellence and innovative teaching. You will gain hands-on experience teaching diverse singers, including undergraduate music majors and community members, and participate in robust performance opportunities through ensembles, recitals, opera and musical theatre.

Faculty

 

Eric Dudley

Eric Dudley

Tenor, opera/musical theatre music director
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Daniel Ebbers

Daniel Ebbers

Tenor, voice program director
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James Haffner

James Haffner

Stage director, opera/musical theatre
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Heidi Moss Erickson

Heidi Moss Erickson

Soprano, voice pedagogy
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How to Apply

December 1 is the application and pre-screening deadline for full scholarship/assistantship consideration.

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Notable Program Features
  • 30-unit curriculum, 2 years
  • In-person program
  • Diverse performance and teaching opportunities
  • Learning via guest artist master classes/artist residencies
  • Partnering with other programs at Pacific
Program spotlight
Collaboration with other programs

A distinctive feature of Pacific's Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy is its collaboration with Pacific’s music education, music therapy, and speech-language pathology programs. These partnerships provide students with a rare interdisciplinary foundation in both artistic and rehabilitative voice use, enhancing pedagogy breadth.

Pianist Eric Dudley and soprano Heidi Moss Erickson perform on stage