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 learn about six common problems that occur when teaching a middle-level boy to match pitch. Volunteers will come to the front to try out various techniques. In Part I, participants will learn about six common problems that occur when teaching a middle-level boy to match pitch. In Part II, participants will learn how […]
Portland OR.This research was inspired by the clinician’s own personal struggles as a beginning choir director with teaching novice male singers. As a part of her masters thesis, Jaclyn Johnson created a survey to see if other directors (in particular, female high school directors) had experienced similar struggles. During this session, Johnson will briefly discuss the […]
Louisville KY.This session will focus on findings from an analysis of narrative research about adolescent boys and choral singing, with specific attention to three questions: 1) what attracts boys to choral singing, 2) what deters boys from choral singing, and 3) what are boys’ suggestions for reform in choral pedagogy and performance? The goal of the […]
Louisville KY.In this “nuts-and-bolts” session,we will explore the issues and challenges of the adolescent voice. We will discuss such topics as why we warm up, a basic warm-up outline, and some common mistakes we all make. We will examine and sing through exercises that address a variety of vocal challenges. We will also explore which keys […]
Chicago IL.Choral teacher-conductors are fortunate to teach one of the most engaging of academic disciplines. This session will capitalize on this strength of our art, exploring repertoire, rehearsal techniques, and planning strategies for fostering engagement in middle school choral rehearsals. Attendees will participate in sample rehearsal experiences, each designed to highlight a specific type of engagement: […]
Chicago IL.What is the role of singing within adolescent development and what choral practices support and impede adolescents’ progress? How do young people express their self-growth through repertoire choice, performance experiences, and program goals? Finally, what do adolescents assert is important toward their continuing participation? This session will focus on the adolescent perspectives investigated within choral […]
Minneapolis MN.
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