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.
Participants will explore the subtle aspects of live music that may bring comfort and a sense of well-being to the musicians and those who hear their music. The clinician will share how her own life experiences as a choral conductor led her to become a certified music practitioner for hospice and hospital patients. Topics include […]
Seattle WA.Laban Movement Theory (LMT) is a process for labeling and recalling human movement in four component are as: body, effort, shape, and space. This workshop will use a choir to demonstrate a series of effective and creative physical and vocal exercises for an inspirational rehearsal followed by a brief application of LMT to the choral […]
Seattle WA.There is much conversation about period performance practice these days. What is correct? What isn’t? What is too much? Is there really a need for this discussion?The answer to the last question is are sounding, “Yes!” Through the mastery of a few fundamental performance concepts, we can reinvigorate period music in a manner that keeps […]
Seattle WA.A voice instructor and conductor-keyboardist present a collaborative performance of J.S. Bach’s cantata Christ lag in Todesbanden. With students from two universities, they explore an alternative model of performing Bach’s cantatas with soloists inspired by musicologists such as Joshua Rifkin and Andrew Parrott. Christ lag in Todesbanden is an exemplary cantata for exploring alternative possibilities […]
Seattle WA.This session will present strategies for developing expressive singing and independent musicianship skills throughout the rehearsal, especially focusing on the vocal preparation period. Connections between vocal preparation and rehearsal of literature will be emphasized with primary focus on the musical phrase as the foundation of musical experience and understanding. A variety of musical devices and […]
Sylvia MunsenConductors agree that a productive choral warm-up often results in an equally productive rehearsal. However, an exhaustive warm-up that address every technical aspect can be time consuming. How can conductors make efficient use of the choral warm-up while ensuring these concepts are effectively applied to their repertoire? This session will identify ways to include elements […]
C. Michael Porter
