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.
Working as a conductor doesn’t have to lead to vocal fatigue or strain. Participants in this session will learn exercises and techniques for retaining vocal health despite the hectic rehearsal schedules, maturing/aging voice, and heavy speaking demands. The emphasis here is not on healing damaged voices but on making healthy conductors more resilient. Exercises will […]
Jacksonville FL.To conduct is to communicate musical intention through physical gesture. The ability to express a variety of musical nuances requires clarity and refinement of body movement. Habitual movements, tension, and stress can limit freedom for optimal expression. The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education allows you to develop greater awareness of how you move and to […]
Baltimore MD.Mental and physical health are not separate concerns. Effective wellness interventions attend to both simultaneously. Conductors are susceptible to physical and emotional challenges unique to our profession because of the athletic demands on our bodies and leadership demands on our minds. In this session, participants will: 1. Participate in mindfulness-based stress-reduction activities including elements of […]
Baltimore MD.Choral directors today must serve not only as choral director but also as voice teacher. Yet some choral directors—particularly those for whom voice was only a secondary instrument—feel unprepared to truly take on the role of the choir’s voice teacher, fearing that they are unprepared or unable to help their choristers find and develop their […]
Baltimore MD.No yoga experience or flexibility is necessary. 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. Wear gym clothing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel, and a desire to breathe deeply, focus attention, and […]
Dallas, TXDale Warland’s lifetime pursuit of excellence and beauty in the choral art has placed him at the apex in the pantheon of choral conductors worldwide. His namesake Dale Warland Singers (DWS) are a lasting testament to his accomplishments in the execution of his artistic vision, documented over the years in many performances and recordings. After […]
Dallas, TX
