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 session, Irish composer Michael McGlynn will talk about his music, what influenced and inspired him to write, why Anúna was established, and its contributions toward choral music. This session will also include a participatory element led by Michael McGlynn, Lucy Champion (education coordinator for Anúna), and some members of the group. Attendees will […]
Salt Lake City, UT.The African American gospel tradition has become a regular part of choral programs in school, church, community, and professional choruses across the world. As gospel-style selections become increasingly popular within the choral landscape, choral conductors with limited experience and training in this style are seeking technical tools that will allow their choruses to perform with […]
Salt Lake City, UT.Helmuth Rilling’s new book on Handel’s Messiah is aimed at conductors, singers, instrumentalists, and all those who know and love this masterwork. In this session, he will provide an overview of important issues related to performing Messiah from the perspective of a dialogue with the composer himself. Rilling will discuss specific areas that influence the […]
Salt lake City, UT.By engaging the power of the visual in performance, we extend our impact and viability in a culture increasingly disconnected from the choral tradition. This session will introduce movement principles partnered with art music in the context of performance, augmenting the meaning and potency of the repertoire performed. Topics include the connection of body and […]
Salt lake City UT.Come discover a practical approach to help choir directors of all levels teach their students about the embodiment of music. This concept is derived from a movement exercise called NIA and allows students all the benefits of rehearsal movement that they can also use during performance. Help students release inhibitions and reservations and make authentic […]
Little Rock AR.This session will take a brief look at the historical development of Black Gospel Music in America and its connection to the Negro spiritual. Consideration will be given to the stylistic and theological treatment of gospel songs over more than a century. The lecture/demonstration will highlight significant changes over this time period that affect its […]
Little Rock AR.
