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.
When working with early adolescent male voices, choral music teachers are confronted with two challenges: identifying the singing range of each male singer and finding quality music to fit the musical ranges of their male students. A brief video will demonstrate a testing procedure to identify range, ear quickness, and timbre quality of the Cambiata […]
Dallas, TXWould you like more boys in your children’s choir? This session deals with the challenge of recruiting boys into a children’s choir, and retaining them and meeting their needs once you get them. (Naturally, the ideas presented will work for girls as well!)
Reno NV.This session will focus on programming and repertoire ideas for male chorus that may typically be overlooked. The following questions will be explored: What repertoire makes a male chorus concert interesting? How does a conductor find the balance between literature that is challenging yet accessible? What pieces help to build an audience (and keep them […]
Reno NV.This session will look at practical ways of recruiting a male choir, the use of solid group vocal techniques, fast paced rehearsal methodologies (including lots of problem-solving ideas), repertoire and resources, and retention. Much attention will be given to the unique psychological makeup of an all-male gathering, ideas for a thorough and fast-paced rehearsal intended […]
Dallas, TXReal Men Sing! Is an interest session that will focus on various aspects of male singing such as recruitment techniques and methods, effective pedagogical techniques, varied, appropriate repertoire and director approach. How do we motivate them to sing, and encourage them to sing “like men” in a healthy way? How do we find appropriate repertoire […]
Winston-Salem, RI
