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.
Choral directors can achieve results in two ways: We can rehearse until we get it “right” and hope that in performance the singers will remember what was rehearsed, or a longer process is to teach core values of musical accuracy and performance practice and then in rehearsal, raise the bar and expect the singer to […]
Sioux Falls SD.How does the conductor nurture a spirit of collaboration within a choir, making singers a vital and respected part of the creative process? By giving the choir the tools to dig deeper into the music and understand the composer’s craft. Foster this conductor-singer collaboration by inviting your choir to think critically about their music, allowing […]
Sioux Falls, SDAdolescent singers regularly share stories of becoming transformed by their choral experiences. This session will focus on the adolescent perspectives investigated within choral research, including topics such as belonging, social development, and the processes of auditioning and being selected in both mixed and single-gender ensembles. Choral teachers will be critically engaged regarding how to create […]
Boston MA.Every time we sing, the singing must be a fresh experience, and the song itself must be eternally new. Central to Nick Page’s approach is something he calls the democratization of music, giving the singers the responsibility to shape the music. Page will show how handing the baton over to the singers creates the spark […]
Boston MA.Are the choral experiences you are providing relevant and making a difference in the lives of the choir members? What do you want choir members to take away from their music experiences with you? How can you help them become more independent, creative, and accountable for their music experiences? How can you plan experiences that […]
Boston MA.Singers want to sing throughout their lives. Informed and passionate conductors can make that happen. This presentation will focus on: the aging body’s impact on vocal ability; recognizing and addressing stamina and postural changes as they relate to breath; rehearsal engagement; vocal exercises for older singers; three critical steps for creating a culture within your […]
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