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.
So you have a group, and you think you might like to write for them? Composer-conductors talk about their paths to writing for their groups. What are the ways of getting started? How can you improve? What’s holding you back? With Steven Sametz (The Princeton Singers), Eric Banks (The Esoterics), Karen Thomas (Seattle Pro Musica), […]
Salt Lake City UT.Choral and orchestral conductors generally live on different planets and are often uncomfortable being in each other’s worlds. In this session, John Nelson, who lives in and loves both worlds, will encourage a comfort zone between the two, sharing thoughts and fielding attendees’ questions.
Salt Lake City UT.This session will illuminate the dynamic relationship between the chorus and the conductor/teacher. Through a series of “mini-rehearsals,” a wide variety of teaching strategies will be demonstrated to help attendees shape positive, meaningful relationships with their students and facilitate excellence in their own choral programs.
Little Rock AR.A thoughtful interpretation of music begins with a thoughtful study and effective marking of music. This session is a step-by-step approach to prepare a score for performance. Participants will be given a sample score and guided in the process of large, overall analysis moving to smaller sections and phrases.
Little Rock AR.The collegiate years are an exciting phase of life for musicians. During this time, students develop their musical abilities, prepare for the “real world,” learn time-management skills, and participate in enriching opportunities outside of the classroom. These years are also important for building interpersonal relationships, establishing one’s identity, and recognizing one’s purpose as a musician. […]
Des Moines IA.
