American Choral Directors Association

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The Theatrical Rounds of Bob Applebaum

We all know that children love to act and that rounds are great pedagogical tools used in choirs all the time. In “The Theatrical Rounds” by Bob Applebaum, we find both of these elements in one package. In this session, the Chicago Children’s Choir will share with you a few of these sophisticated, yet accessible […]

Fort Wayne IN.
Daniel Wallenberg



Demystifying the Adolescent Choral Student

This session has been designed to inform teachers working with adolescent singers. Discussion will feature practical and applicable techniques for working with and meeting the needs of this student population. Emphasis will be placed on teacher awareness of key adolescent characteristics including the adolescent ego, the impact of emotional components of the adolescent choral student, […]

Fort Wayne IN.
Bridget Sweet



It’s Not Magic: Simple, Effective Strategies for Building Full, Energized Tone in Middle and High School Choirs

This workshop is meant to share a strategy that has worked well for the two clinicians. Terry Annalora developed a series of warm-ups which were incredibly effective for him in building mature, full, energized tone. He employed this series of exercises daily and held students accountable for doing them well. His former student, Wilkerson, experimented […]

Seattle WA.
Terry Annalora, Lindsey Wilkerson



Choir is … The Meanings of the Choral Experience, grades 7-12

The purpose of this session is to empower those who work with students in grades 7–12 with an understanding of what students discover and come to value in the artistic choral experience. Over 200 responses were collected from singers.These findings have practical application and relevance for educators as they plan for instruction and shape their […]

Seattle WA.
Andrea Ramsey