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.
This session is for choral conductors who want to cross borders and expand their repertoire. Participants will learn about the interconnectedness between music from a Latin American point of view. To avoid stereotyping, conductors need to acquire a deeper understanding of the music beyond the musical notation. In addition to learning about the history of […]
Pittsburgh PA.Jewish music is often underrepresented in American choral music. However, the United States is home to one of the two largest Jewish communities in the world, concentrated heavily in the Northeast corridor. To connect with this significant community in America’s rich cultural tapestry, there are multiple avenues for your choruses to build bridges with Jewish […]
Pittsburgh PA.The spirituals and gospel music of black composers are quite familiar to most choral conductors, as evidenced by concert programs a cross the country. However, non-idiomatic choral music is lacking in the repertoire of many choirs. This session will include the music of familiar and lesser-known black composers. Major contributions include anthems, motets, part songs, […]
Pittsburgh PA.This session focuses on familiarizing listeners with an overview of choral music from the region of Spain known as Catalonia. Despite a history of successive and extensive periods of political oppression over the centuries, the Catalan people have managed to preserve their language, culture, and music. Today’s robust choral scene in Barcelona and the surrounding […]
Oklahoma City OK.Have you ever programmed a spiritual or gospel piece but were at a loss as to how to give it life beyond the printed page? African American spirituals are well known to have risen out of the hard labor context of American slavery. How did the rhythm of work songs influence the singing of these […]
Oklahoma City OK.Educators are teaching an increasingly diverse student population whose cultural backgrounds differ from their own. These differences may result in challenges in engaging with students and in finding ways of teaching that are culturally relevant. This session explores culturally responsive pedagogy and the ways in which teachers incorporate this pedagogy to create a more inclusive […]
Portland OR.
PO Box 1705
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1705
(405)232-8161
