American Choral Directors Association

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New American Voices: Building the Future of the Choral Art

Led by famed choral conductor Dale Warland and award-winning composer Jake Runestad, this session will explore ways to encourage and develop the choral art to further its evolution. From supporting young composers to traits of quality compositions for all ability levels, this session will discuss these elements and give examples of exciting composers, compositions, and […]

Salt Lake City UT.
Dale Warland, Jake Runestad



Conductor Happy Hour and Speed-Dating

Come flirt with the idea of creating new music with your ensemble. Find out how easy composers are to commission. You might end up with a great new piece for your choir or … what happens in Salt Lake City stays in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City UT.
Steven Sametz



Commissioning: Engaging Your Patrons, Singers, and Board in New Music

This panel/repertoire session is presented by five conductors with experience in church, youth, collegiate, community, and symphonic choirs. All panelists share a penchant for new music and evolving the choral art. In this session, discussion will include the entire choral commissioning process from beginning to end and provide illustrated examples from professional, collegiate, community, and […]

Providence, RI
Miguel Felipe



Best Kept Secrets: Commission Gems from GALA Choruses

This repertoire session and clinic will briefly describe the how-to steps for commissioning new music and the benefits choirs can experience in working with a living, breathing composer to bring new music to life! The majority of the workshop will be conducted as a repertoire session introducing workshop participants to new commissions that are available […]

Providence, RI
John Quillin