American Choral Directors Association

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An Introvert on the Podium: The Science and Skill to Embrace Your Introverted Self

Many prominent musicians are introverted. In addition, some dynamic and engaging conductors of our own time are introverted. Despite the important role of the conductor, the little research on personality in choral music has largely focused on the challenges of accommodating multiple personality types within an ensemble. Understanding introversion in conductors is critical because introverts […]

Pittsburgh PA.
Christopher B. Thomas, Sarah Allred



Fix it on the Fly: Improving Conducting for the Busy Choir Director

This session will outline a method for self-guided improvement in conducting while maintaining the busy life of a school choir director. Through lecture, discussion, and audience participation, Joshua Bronfman will demonstrate how this method can be utilized to facilitate ongoing growth in conducting technique and effectiveness.

Oklahoma City OK.
Joshua Bronfman



June/July 2018

Download the complete issue. (11.7 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Beyond the Repertoire: Incorporating Contemporary A Cappella Process into the Secondary Choirby Jacob Berglin La Madeleine’s Requiem: Faith in a Forgiving Godby Jeffrey Faux and David Rayl James Mulholland’s Missa Romantica: An Interview with the Composerby Vaughn […]



May 2018

Download the complete issue. (11 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Between Berlioz and Fauré: Camille Saint Saëns’s Messe de Requiem, op 54by Brent Rogers The Choral Music of Ernest Chaussonby Stephen Caldwell ARTICLES Rehearsal BreakA Rehearsal Refresher by Kyle J. Hanson John Gardner Centenary: Uninhibited Approach, Craftmanship, Eclecticismby […]



April 2018

Download the complete issue. (11 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Handel’s Saul: The Apotheosis of Baroque Music-Theatreby Dennis Malfatti Support in Trying Times: Michael Praetorius and Duchess Elisabeth of Braunschweig-Wolfenbüttelby Margaret Boudreaux Quiet Contemplation and Ecstatic Abandon: The Choral Music of Gabriel Jacksonby Timothy Stalter ARTICLES On […]



March 2018

Download the complete issue. (7 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES The Shadow Still Lingers: A Conductorʻs Guide for William Grant Stillʻs …And They Lynched Him on a Treeby Brandon Williams Reimagining Conductor Score Study through Émile Jaques-Dalcrozeʻs Eurhythmicsby Caron Daley ARTICLES All State Choral Music: Has it Changed […]