Join us for a global gathering of leaders in voice training & rehabilitation this July 27-29, 2025, in Chicago, IL (USA).
To celebrate our world view and multi-cultural interests, Estill Voice International produces an international symposium every two years. In presentations and workshops led by some of our most gifted teachers and invited guests from the scientific, medical, and voice training communities, we explore the world of vocal possibilities. In 2025, we look forward to seeing you in Chicago, IL, USA for our 12th Estill World Voice Symposium: Vocal Empowerment: Stronger Together.
| SUPER Early Bird | Early Bird | Estill Educational Affiliate (Student Discount) | Regular (Trainer Discount) | Regular (Public) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $475 USD through Dec. 31, 2024 |
$525 USD Jan. 1, 2025 through May 20, 2025 |
$250 USD Must show valid student ID |
$525 USD $400 USD |
$600 USD $525 USD |
SUPER Early Bird
$475 USD
Through December 31, 2024
Early Bird
$525 USD
From January 1, 2025 through March 15, 2025
Regular (Trainer Discount)
$550 USD
After March 15, 2025
Regular (Public)
$650 USD
After March 15, 2025
Schedule at-a-glance
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Pre-Symposium Course (9 AM – 4 PM)
Estill Strategies to Empower Ensembles (with Dr. Brian J. Winnie, EMCI)
Pre-Registration Open (4 PM – 5 PM)
Pick up your name tags & programs early (hotel, floor 11)
Group Walk to Concert (6:30 PM)
Meet in hotel lobby if you wish to walk with a group to the Welcome Concert
Welcome Concert* (7:30 PM)
Join us for a Welcome Concert by Estill-trained professional vocal ensemble, withonevoice
Sunday, July 27, 2025
Registration Open (8:15 AM)
Pick up your name tags & programs (hotel, floor 11)
Day 1 (9 AM – 5:30 PM)
Participate in lectures, workshops, and meetings (Hemingway Room)
Group Walk to Karaoke (5:45 PM)
Meet in hotel lobby if you wish to walk with a group to the bar
Karaoke Party (6 PM – 8 PM)
Live Band Karaoke Party at How at the Moon (bring a guest!)
Monday, July 28, 2025
Day 2 (9 AM – 5:30 PM)
Participate in lectures, workshops, and meetings (Hemingway Room)
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Day 3 (9 AM – 4:30 PM)
Participate in lectures, workshops, and meetings (Hemingway Room)
Dinner Gala* (6 PM)
The Symposium will close with a celebratory gala dinner and the presentation of the Estill Lifetime Achievement Award (King Arthur Court Room)
| Sat, July 26 | Sun, July 27 | Mon, July 28 | Tue, July 29 |
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Pre-Symposium Course Pre-Registration Open Group Walk to Concert Welcome Concert* |
Registration Open Day 1 Group Walk to Karaoke (5:45 PM) Karaoke Party |
Day 2 (9 AM – 5:30 PM) Participate in lectures, workshops, and meetings (Hemingway Room) |
Day 3 Dinner Gala* |
Presenters
Partners & Sponsors
Participants can register for 2 Graduate Credits for the Pre-Symposium Workshops and 2 Graduate Credits for the Estill World Voice Symposium. Click here to find more details on how to apply.
The 12th Estill World Voice Symposium is offered for 1.7 ASHA CEUs. See complete details in FAQs.
We’re excited to team up with United Airlines to make your travel to Chicago even easier with exclusive discounted flight rates! To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZQJN363227.
To receive the discounted hotel rate, please register for the Symposium first. A booking link will be sent to you after registration. The number of rooms available at this rate is limited, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible.
Your symposium registration includes a free ticket to a concert on Saturday, July 26th, by the Estill-trained choir, “withonevoice.” withonevoice is under the direction of Dr. Brian J. Winnie (EMCI).
Attend the Pre-Symposium course for a chance to win “The Choral Conductor’s Companion” and “The Voice Teacher’s Cookbook” — two essential reads edited by EMCI Dr. Brian J. Winnie and sponsored by GIA Publications, Inc.
Three lucky symposium attendees will receive a one-year Avid Pro Tools Studio subscription. Avid will also present a free workshop on Pro Tools at the 12th EWVS.
LAX VOX® acts on your voice like a massage that regulates your muscles and mucous membranes. This makes phonation more effortless and produces more sound.
This portable vocal dampening device allows performers to warm up to full voice without disturbing those around them.
We are grateful to DIVA & IATS, pioneers in AI education for voice professionals, for their support in providing flowers for the Symposium Mainstage.
Frequently Asked Questions
To celebrate our world view and multi-cultural interests, Estill Voice International produces an international symposium every two years. In presentations and workshops led by some of our most gifted teachers and invited guests from the scientific, medical, and voice training communities, we explore the world of vocal possibilities.
The Symposium is designed for EFPs, EMTs, EMCIs, and experienced students of Estill Voice Training® (EVT). However, anyone with a passion for voice and the Estill Voice Model is welcome to attend. The 12th EWVS will take place at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile on July 27-29, 2025 in Chicago, IL (USA).
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for discounted air travel and waived booking fees. To make flight reservations online, please click on discount code ZQJN363227. You may also call United Meetings Reservation Desk Monday – Friday at (800) 426-1122 for booking assistance. Discount only applied to travel from July 24, 2025- August 1, 2025. Safe travels, and we can’t wait to see you in Chicago!
Yes — but don’t wait! Our “Recordings Only” ticket gives you exclusive access to all major sessions from the 12th Estill World Voice Symposium for four months after the event. It’s the perfect option if you can’t join us in Chicago — but want to stay inspired, connected, and learning with the Estill community.
Heads up: These tickets are only available until July 27 (the first day of the Symposium). Once we start, sales close — no exceptions, no late sign-ups. And remember: this is not a livestream. Concerts and external events won’t be recorded. Don’t miss your chance to catch every breakthrough moment — even from afar!
Only for those who plan ahead! The 12th EWVS is all about showing up — whether in person or through the “Recordings Only” ticket. There won’t be recordings for sale after the fact, and we’re not streaming the event live. So if you want to be part of the magic — the ideas, the breakthroughs, the voices that move us — you’ve got to act now. We’re saving a seat for you… wherever you are.
The registration fee is $525 USD (Certified EVT® Trainers) or $600 USD (General Public). Super Early bird discount is available through December 31, 2024 ($475 USD) and Early bird discount is available from January 1, 2025 to May 20, 2025 ($525 USD).
You can also purchase the Recordings only for $400 USD (Certified EVT® Trainers) or $525 USD (General Public).
Students enrolled at Estill Educational Affiliates are also eligible to register for just $250 USD, granting them access to 3 days of workshops, presentations, and community events, including the Welcome Reception and withonevoice concert on July 26th. Please note: the Gala Dinner is not included, and a valid student ID will be required to check-in.
We accept payments via credit card or PayPal.
Full refunds available until March 15, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.
Accommodations and course inquires can be made by emailing info@estillvoice.com Monday – Friday, 08:00 AM – 6:00 PM (ET).
Please email info@estillvoice.com to indicate any special needs (dietary, visual, hearing, physical) prior to the start of this course.
Complaints can be submitted here: https://estillvoice.com/complaints
Yes, you can transfer your registration to another person for FREE. Please contact info@estillvoice.com.
The full schedule will be available soon. The EWVS will start on Saturday, July 26th (Reception & Concert). Presentations will start Sunday, July 27th and conclude on Tuesday, July 29th. You can see the full schedule here.
We have partnered with the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile hotel to offer discounted rates for attendees. To receive the discounted hotel rate, please register first. A booking link will be sent to you after registration. The number of rooms available at this rate is limited, so we encourage you to book as soon as possible.
- Regular $424/night ($497 with tax)
- Estill Symposium Rate $239/night ($281 with tax) – first block sold!
- Estill Symposium Rate $269/night ($316 with tax)
Only the Dinner Gala on July 29th is included in the registration fee. Attendance at the gala is optional.
The Dinner Gala is a sit-down event featuring awards, including the Estill Lifetime Achievement Award. It will take place at the hotel. You may bring a guest for an additional fee of $150.
Yes, we have planned social events, including a withonevoice feat. Estill trained ensemble concert at First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple. For more information, please visit www.chicagotemple.org/about/contact-us or email us at info@estillvoice.com.
Please note: Your EWVS ticket includes admission for one. To purchase additional tickets, visit https://www.wovoice.org/concerts/tickets.
Yes, for more information, please visit www.estillvoice.com/ewvs25-course or email us at info@estillvoice.com.
We’re proud to partner with Carthage College to offer 2 graduate credits each for the Pre-Symposium Workshops and the 12th Estill World Voice Symposium. Graduate credits are offered at a special Estill rate of $150 per credit. Participants that attend all sessions and complete a reflection component will earn graduate credit at Carthage College. These credits can be used toward a graduate program at Carthage College, or transferred to other institutions.
The Estill World Voice Symposium is offered for 1.7 ASHA CEUs. ASHA CEUs will be issued to those who: 1) Attend the full three days of the 12th Estill World Voice Symposium and 2) complete the course evaluation and self-reflection. Partial credit will not be issued.
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe the anatomical and physiological principles underlying Estill Voice Training® and their application in clinical voice assessment and rehabilitation.
- Identify evidence-based strategies for integrating Estill Voice Training® into treatment plans for individuals with voice disorders across diverse populations.
- Demonstrate techniques that target specific vocal structures to promote healthy voice production in both therapeutic and performance settings.
- Explain the role of acoustic and spectral analysis in evaluating voice quality and progress in clinical voice therapy.
- Compare different approaches to voice training and therapy, including Estill Voice Training®, Linklater Voice, and other pedagogies, to inform interdisciplinary practice.
You can find comprehensive travel information, including resources for international visitors, at https://shorturl.at/O1HLs. This guide covers everything you need to know, including:
- Emergency Contacts: Key numbers to call in case of an emergency.
- Language Concerns: Tips and resources to help with communication.
- Cultural Activities: Ideas for exploring and enjoying local traditions.
- Transportation: Guidance on getting around the city, including public transit.
- Food Options: Recommendations for local cuisine and dining.
- Entry Requirements: Information on visas, passports, and customs.
- Health and Safety: Tips for staying safe and healthy during your visit.
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