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.
In this panel discussion, editors and contributing authors for the book Musicianship: Composing in Choir (2016) will lay the groundwork for engaging choral ensemble members in composing in choral classrooms. Acknowledging performance as the principal musical behavior in which choral ensembles engage, panelists will offer compelling arguments for including composition as a constituent of any […]
Minneapolis MN.This interactive session is designed to transform the musically mundane to the musically miraculous through the use of technology integration. It will demonstrate the use of free online resources designed to captivate students’ attention and rejuvenate the educational aspect of rehearsal. Many of these tools allow teachers to quickly and easily assess large classes and […]
Minneapolis MN.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.One of the challenges that elementary choral directors often face is building in quality time for music literacy during rehearsals. Rehearsal time is limited, and we often find ourselves focusing on the preparation and demands of upcoming performances and concerts. This workshop will guide participants through a series of activities, warm-ups, techniques, visuals, and strategies, […]
Minneapolis MN.This session introduces attendees to the Dalcroze approach and its application to the choral art by providing practical tools for enhancing rehearsals and performances. The goals of Dalcroze Eurhythmics are to develop and increase focus, rhythmic integrity, expression, musicianship skills, and social interaction. The presenters will demonstrate these techniques utilizing a variety of musical examples. […]
Minneapolis MN.Though they are not always openly acknowledged, singers bring their gender and sexual/affectional identities to the process of rehearsing, interpreting, and performing choral music. More can be done to explicitly value, honor, and respect singers’experiences and identities. This session will introduce practical tools for how choral conductor-teachers can become such people by providing research-based findings […]
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Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1705
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