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Congratulations to our 2023 MA Voice Pedagogy graduates!

Tuesday 4th July 2023

seven MA Voice Pedagogy students stand outside the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and throw their mortarboards in the air
From left to right: Colin Reed, Hayley Williams, Monica Sik Holm, Amanda Murphy, Linnea Markgren, Anupa Paul and Emily Jackson

We’re so delighted to announce the graduation of students from our MA Professional Practice Voice Pedagogy degree course during yesterday’s ceremony at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

This time is always exciting for our students and serves as a reward for their months of hard work and excellent research.

We have students all around the world, so not everyone can make it to the ceremony, but we wish our graduates the best of luck for the future - we're so proud of you!

Featured here are MA Voice Pedagogy Alumni, Emily Jackson, Linnéa Markgren, Amanda Murphy and Anupa Paul with VSC Director, Debbie Winter
Featured here is Gökçe Kutsal, Monica Sik Holm and Emily Jackson
Debbie Winter with Linnéa Markgren. Also featuring Stephanie Sell and Amanda Murphy
Stephanie Sell, Colin Reed and Hayley Williams

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