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.
Do I stop for that? What are the most effective techniques to “fix”things? Are first rehearsals different from second rehearsals? What are the roles of the conductor’s energy, high expectations, humor, and improvisation in creating efficient and productive rehearsals? Using an ensemble composed of volunteer singers from the audience, the clinician will demonstrate and reflect […]
Minneapolis MN.This session will aim to inspire directors and choirs to prepare and perform arranged spirituals in away that recognizes spirituals for the life-affirming art they are. The panel will take as its point of departure a dialogue about race, power, representation, and consent that took place in the Swarthmore College Garnet Singers surrounding the programming […]
Minneapolis MN.In this session, the clinicians will share an overview of the Giving Voice Tool Kit, which describes the execution of the Giving Voice Chorus program’s design, development, implementation, funding, research, evaluation, sustainability, and impact. The demonstration chorus is fifty singers from Giving Voice who will perform four musical examples representing basic content and structure within […]
Minneapolis MN.In the age of social media and viral videos, the ability to connect with students, colleagues, and audiences online has changed from a convenience to a necessity. In this environment, the most efficient way for a choral program to reach its full potential is through a well-crafted digital presence. This session will provide you with […]
Minneapolis MN.In recent years, scientists have made great strides in unraveling the mysteries of the brain, in particular how people learn, retain, and recall information. At the same time, in our increasingly connected digital age, the demands for our singers’ attention have grown, challenging a conductor’s ability to maintain singer focus during rehearsal. Fortunately, the fields […]
Minneapolis MN.There is only one “first date” between a choir and a new piece of music. If it goes badly, it’s almost impossible to erase a sense of stress in the singers as we go on to master the score’s details. Conductors need to be armchair psychologists, under-standing what our singers need in order to feel […]
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