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.
Secular music from Eastern Europe has been steadily growing in popularity among high school and college-level choral groups. Its intrinsic characteristics like asymmetrical meter, modal melodies, rich textures,and specific vocal production give the music from the Balkan Peninsula a unique quality and character that breathes spirit and vigor. In this presentation, the clinician will examine […]
Portland OR.Mounting interest in folk and world music has led to increased choral performance of Sacred Harp—or shape note—repertoire.Sacred Harp is a communal musical practice that originated in the singing schools of colonial New England and is still active today. Lack of awareness in the choral community regarding Sacred Harp and its wide-spread accessibility for participatory […]
Portland OR.Since 1994, South African choral music has become increasingly popular in choral concerts in the United States. In this interactive session we will explore the rich choral traditions of South Africa, from understanding the context and history of this multicultural country to learning, teaching, and performing these unique works. Participants are asked to sit in […]
Louisville KY.Choral singing that begins with the sounds of the music rather than with the notation can be vital to choral singing, namely by promoting pitch and rhythm-matching accuracy, increasing error detection, promoting critical listening, and enhancing musicianship skills. Gospel music, an example of a music that can be experienced aurally, has become a curriculum staple […]
Louisville KY.This session explores how choral experiences can break down social barriers. Drawing on research and lessons learned from “bridge-building” choral projects in four different states, this session seeks to empower choir directors interested in strengthening their own communities through singing. Presenters will-discuss issues related to repertoire selection, cultural sensitivity, effective teaching, and singer recruitment in […]
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