EVC VoiceAbility is designed for young singers, ages 7-16, who thrive in a supportive learning environment with a higher adult-student ratio than the other EVC ensembles have. Classes are structured to allow for children to explore their voices in an inclusive setting sensitive to their unique social, emotional, physical and/or intellectual development while building on their current strengths and abilities. Class sizes are small with a music director, trained assistant, and graduate interns to facilitate engagement. VoiceAbility participants have the opportunity to work with peer mentors from other EVC choirs. If you have any questions or would like to see if your young singer is a good fit for VoiceAbility, please email programs@everyvoicechoirs.org to request a phone meeting with a VoiceAbility instructor.
Fall 2023: Saturdays 10:00-10:50 a.m. (ages 7-10), 11:10 am-12:00 pm (ages 11-16)
Teachers College | 525 West 120th Street
Sayume (Say/Sy) Romero, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE (she/her/hers) is a born and raised New Yorker, who identifies as Japanese Mexican American or Japexican. She holds a dual degree from Stony Brook University with a BA in vocal performance & BS in chemistry; and a masters degree in Speech Language Pathology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Sayume currently works as a multilingual speech and language therapist for Birch Family Services. Sy has enjoyed singing in choirs since childhood and currently sings with the Teachers College Community Choir. Having been a graduate intern for VoiceAbility in its inaugural season in 2020, Sy is thrilled to be leading the group this spring. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing kids & musicians and to be part of EVC.
Mavel Morales is a passionate advocate for the arts and a music educator. Mavel graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education with minors in Education and Philosophy. She recently obtained her Master of Education in Music and Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her extensive work with NAfME (National Association for Music Education) has allowed her to advocate for music at the state and federal level. As a classically trained mezzo-soprano, Mavel loves performing both solo and choral works and is always engaging with new opportunities to continue participating in music making with her community.
Sarah Perry, EdD, MT-BC, is Assistant Professor of Music Education at Westminster Choir College, Rider University. Dr. Perry is a board certified music therapist and music educator, receiving her doctorate in music education from Teachers College, Columbia University. Her specializations include music in special education and integrated arts learning, focusing on addressing the needs of special learners in music, visual arts, and dance settings. Dr. Perry currently serves on the faculty of Westminster Choir College and is a frequent clinician leading teacher training workshops for visual arts, dance/movement and music educators on responding to individual differences in public schools in New York and Maryland and various arts education programs including The Harmony Program, The Juilliard School’s Global K-12 Teaching Artists program, The New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Art-Reach, The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall, The New York Philharmonic School Partnership Program, and Midori and Friends.
