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Congratulations to our 2024 MA Voice Pedagogy graduates!

Wednesday 10th July 2024

On Monday, July 8th, we proudly celebrated the graduation of our Cohort F and Cohort G students at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's Carmarthen campus.

Our graduates received their MA in Voice Pedagogy, and we couldn't be prouder of their dedication and outstanding research.

It was a fantastic day filled with joy and recognition of their hard work. Although not all our students from around the globe could attend, we send our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all our graduates for a successful future. We are incredibly proud of each of you!

 

Witness the moment our graduates crossed the stage!

 

We captured some wonderful moments from the ceremony! Can you spot yourself or anyone you know?

 

Have photos from the graduation we can add to our collection? Send them to alice@voicestudycentre.com


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