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Conference Schedule

The schedule below is from our 2023 Performance Voice Conference. Stay tuned for details as they come for 2024!

Time

Event

8:00 – 8:15am

Introduction and Welcome
   Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of Utah
   Lynn Maxfield, PhD, University of Utah

8:15 - 10:15am

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:  Science behind the tools:  Voice and laryngeal features of unilateral external superior laryngeal nerve (eSLN) denervation: Revisiting a Century-Old Controversy
   Nelson Roy, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA-F, University of Utah
   Moderator: Jenny Pierce, PhD, CCC-SLP

10:15 – 10:30am

Break

10:30 - 12:30pm

PANEL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC: Neurogenic voice disorders
   Moderator:  TBD
Medical/Surgical assessment and treatment
   Breanne Schiffer, MD, University of Utah
Approaches to Supporting the Performer by Singing and Vocal Coaches
   Lynn MaxfieldMA, PhD, University of Utah
When vibrato becomes vibrobble
   Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Honors, University of Utah
Clinical perspectives to management of the neurogenic performing artist
   Elizabeth Lanza, MA, CCC-SLP, University of Utah

12:30 – 1:30pm

LUNCH (Provided)

1:30-2:30pm

Sing a Song! The Neurologic Benefits of Music Therapy
   
Heather Fellows, SCMT, MT-BC, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
   
Mackenzie Oprean, MT-BC, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah
   Moderator: Elizabeth Lanza, MA, CCC-SLP

2:30-2:45pm

Break

2:45-4:45pm

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:  Pedagogical Master Class: Neuroscience-based vocal pedagogy
   Heidi Moss Erickson, B.A.Bio, B.Mus.Voice, M.Sci., San Francisco Conservatory of Music
   
Moderator:  Brian Manternach, DMus, University of Utah

4:45-5:00pm

Closing Comments
   Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer, PhD, CCC-SLP, University of Utah
   Lynn Maxfield, PhD, University of Utah