MA Voice Pedagogy Student Secures Assistant Professor Position at MacEwan University
Friday 5th June 2026
Voice Study Centre
Congratulations to MA Voice Pedagogy student Renée Brad, who has been offered an Assistant Professor in Voice position within the Musical Theatre Performance Program at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
This exciting appointment marks a significant milestone in Renee's professional journey and reflects her ongoing commitment to excellence in voice pedagogy and musical theatre education.
Reflecting on the news, Renée said:
"I am so excited about this new position; it is absolutely perfect for me. Pursuing this MA in Voice Pedagogy has given me the opportunity to apply for and secure this position. Thank you to each and every person on the Voice Study Centre team for all that you do to support the MA students in achieving their dreams. Now to finish the dissertation!"
We are delighted to see Renee achieve this fantastic success and are proud that her studies have supported her in taking this next step in her career.
Congratulations, Renee, from everyone at Voice Study Centre. We wish you every success in your new role and look forward to following your continued achievements.
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