American Choral Directors Association
The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy.
Temple University & National Men's/TTBB R&R Chair
Dr. Dustin S. Cates is a teacher, conductor, singer and researcher who is passionate about building meaningful relationships with people through music. Dr. Cates is assistant professor of choral music education at Temple University where he conducts the University Chorale and teaches courses in music education, choral/vocal pedagogy and choral methods. He currently serves as National ACDA Repertoire and Resources Chair for Tenor/Bass choral ensembles and is Past President of the Kansas Choral Directors Association. Dr. Cates considers his most important roles to be husband to Dr. Raymond Cattaneo, and father to their son Emmaus.
From 2023 National Conference
Come take a “deeper dive” into selected titles featured on the Tenor-Bass/Men’s virtual reading session. We will hear from some of the composers of these pieces and explore practical rehearsal strategies for working with tenor-bass voices at all levels.
Alle, Alleluia
Bruce W. Tippette
Excelcia Music Publishing
For My Brother
Andrea Ramsey
MusicSpoke
Hold Out Your Light
Stacey V. Gibbs
Mark Foster
Lake Isle of Innisfree
Eleanor Daley
Oxford University Press
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