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Interest Session

The Lutheran Choral Tradition: Contributions by Weston Noble to the Modern Tradition

This session will focus on the Lutheran Choral Tradition and Weston Noble’s contributions. Main points will focus on the approach to the art (techniques) and the approach to the heart (psychology). The panel will discuss how they relate to the Lutheran Choral Tradition of the current day and in the art and music of the […]

Kansas City MO.
Ryan Goessl, Anton Armstrong, Gene Peterson



Let it Go: Building Community and Musicianship through Movement

In this interactive session, Janet Galván will share strategies to incorporate movement and small group work within the ensemble to engage and inspire singers during rehearsals. She will demonstrate many ways to give ownership to the ensemble members so that the process is collaborative and singers develop musical independence and employ critical thinking. She will […]

Kansas City MO
Janet Galván



Honoring and Validating Transgender Singers in a Choral Context II: Practical and Pedagogical Considerations

Singers’ gender identities and lived experiences influence interactions in choral rehearsal and performance spaces. Transgender singers who choose to align their vocal and gender identities can benefit from scientific pedagogical techniques used by applied vocal instructors. This interactive session will explore the topics of vocal masculinization and vocal feminization. Clinicians will demonstrate specific exercises to […]

Kansas City MO.
Matthew Garrett, Loraine Sims



Finding the Mustard Seed: How to Introduce a New Choral Work to Young Singers

Where to begin? What is the essence of a piece? What will capture chorister interest in a new choral piece? Octavos will be studied in terms of score preparation, what should be introduced in a first rehearsal, and what should be reinforced in subsequent rehearsal in terms of music understanding and rehearsal efficiency. Thorough preparation […]

Kansas City MO.
Deborah Mello



Developing Community in the Choral Rehearsal

Singers are looking for a place to belong and be accepted, and we are responsible for creating this hospitable environment. This session will examine strategies for fostering a communal environment in any setting involving choral music. Vulnerability, trust, nurture, honesty, story telling, collaboration, playing, building traditions, and fostering group commitment will be explored.

Kansas MO.
Randall Bradley, Melissa Ebert



Choosing, Adapting, Composing, and Publishing for Middle School Choir

This session focuses on the elements of quality music for middle school mixed, treble, and tenor bass choirs and guides the director in choosing music, adapting music for changing voices, composing for your own choir, and guidelines for submitting to a publisher. The session will be presented by Emily Crocker, successful composer for this age […]

Kansas City MO.
Emily Holt Crocker



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