American Choral Directors Association

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Examining Your Choir’s DNA

In this session, panel guests will explain the benefits of a learn, earn, and return DNA philosophy to galvanize unexpected boosts in membership, income, visibility, singer enthusiasm, and program creativity. A Template for Earn, Learn, and Return Philosophy: Learn: Develop meaningful and creative programming; collaborate with area artistic organizations; invite guest clinicians and conductors; connect […]

Baltimore MD.
Martha Banghart, Stephanie Davis



Choral Singing For Boomers and Beyond: Celebrating the Aging Voice

Choral directors seeking to expand their choral community should be looking to the retiring “baby boomers” and older adults who are returning to, or continuing their interest in, singing as they age. But the older singer has specific needs, and the Encore Chorale program has been created to provide a challenging choral environment while being […]

Baltimore MD.
Jeanne Kelly



Women of Strength: Choral Works for Women’s Voices

Our actions and behaviors serve as a vocal model and role model for our singers. Consider this though: are our repertoire choices equally worthy to be role models? If you teach women’s voices, you no doubt find yourself trying to point out strong female role models for your students. Yet, our repertoire choices don’t always […]

Winston-Salem, NC
Shelbie L. Wahl



Singing Locally, Giving Globally: Why Intergenerational Community Choirs Matter

Using case studies, this workshop will explore how community choirs can increase their membership, income, visibility, and creative/collaborative programming by engaging in community service. This dual mission—to create opportunities for choral artistry and service—provides a new paradigm for choral singing and provides a powerful tool for building community support.

Providence, RI
Stephanie Davis



Singing Bach with Agility— Strategies for Large Choirs

It is possible for a large chorus to give a fine performance of the works of J. S. Bach. This session will deal with some techniques and strategies for getting a lean, balanced, and agile sound from a large community or church choir with many mature voices.

Providence, RI
Michelle Graveline