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.
This yoga class will help participants to find freedom from pain and stress, to increase focus, and find the path to peace through movement, breathing, chant, meditation, and relaxation. No yoga experience or flexibility is necessary. Wear gym clothing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Providence, RIThis session addresses effective techniques for the choral conductor who seeks to elicit cohesive musical and technical responses from string players. Strategies addressed include altering the tone color of a string ensemble to correspond to that of a chorus, modifying articulation in order to unify and clarify text, the administration of bowings to enhance and […]
Kansas City MO.The presenters of this session were born in the same year, prior to the first moon landing, when ACDA was in its infancy. Each was mentored by conductors who became formative in their lives, not only musically, but in a holistic sense. Upon reflection, the presenters identified three traits that characterized these mentors: artist, teacher, […]
Kansas City MO.Transformational choral experiences are a much desired yet elusive result of our work. These moments that touch lives and create lifelong singers can occur all too rarely. In this session, four leaders will share their vision, research, expertise, and experience in the search for a truly communal art. Discussion will explore inspiring models for empathetic […]
Kansas City MO.Where to begin? What is the essence of a piece? What will capture chorister interest in a new choral piece? Octavos will be studied in terms of score preparation, what should be introduced in a first rehearsal, and what should be reinforced in subsequent rehearsal in terms of music understanding and rehearsal efficiency. Thorough preparation […]
Kansas City MO.Coaches have to run efficient practices (rehearsals), teach individual skills, and combine those skills into great performance in games (concerts). John Wooden, who won a record ten NCAA championships at UCLA, has long been known for his innovative and disciplined practices. This session explores aspects of his approach and how it directly applies to what […]
Kansas City MO.
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