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.
Acclaimed librettist/lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri has worked with composers from all over the world, most notably Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo, Dan Forrest, Andrea Ramsey, and Costas Dafnis. In this session, Silvestri reveals the secrets of a lyricist’s craft, describes his process when working for composers, shares insights from a career on both sides of the […]
Kansas City MO.At the national level, ACDA is actively developing outreach initiatives to deepen our connections with diverse communities and better equip the next generation of choral directors to serve in settings that may be outside their previous experience. ChorTransform is a service-learning initiative that was piloted at the University of South Carolina, beginning in the fall […]
Louisville KY.The world of the choral conductor/teacher is multifaceted, involving the need to know diverse repertoire, vocal skills, and rehearsal pedagogy; to have the ability to teach to a variety of needs and interests; and the will to collaborate with parents, audiences, and professional peers. This session presents practical approaches to dealing with these varied elements […]
Minneapolis MN.Joseph Flummerfelt, founder and conductor of the New York Choral Artists and conductor of the Westminster Choir for thirty-three years, shares his insights on collaborating with Leonard Bernstein and preparing choirs and conducting works such as Chichester Psalms, Candide, and more. Music samples will be provided.
Minneapolis MN.Frequent collaborators Eric Whitacre and Charles Silvestri discuss their long years of friendship and fruitful creative partnership. Touching on their creative and collaborative processes, this dynamic duo will discuss their catalogue of collaborations (Lux Aurumque, Sleep, Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine, Nox Aurumque, Her Sacred Spirit Soars, The Chelsea Carol, Sainte-Chapelle) and introduce their […]
Minneapolis MN.Led by famed choral conductor Dale Warland and award-winning composer Jake Runestad, this session will explore ways to encourage and develop the choral art to further its evolution. From supporting young composers to traits of quality compositions for all ability levels, this session will discuss these elements and give examples of exciting composers, compositions, and […]
Salt Lake City, UT.
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Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1705
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