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 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 […]
Louisville KY.This session will present developmental strategies that support access for all people who want to join a choir. Foundational to this goal is the assumption that adding singers who need help transitioning into a choir will in no way diminish the performance success of the group. After examining three populations, session participants will learn creative […]
Louisville KY.As choral directors, we are always exploring ways to recruit singers and increase enrollment in our programs. At a time when students are inundated with a variety of courses and activities, how can we encourage them to try singing in a choir? This session will focus on identifying and developing recruitment efforts that appeal to […]
Chicago IL.Recruiting males in the choral program may be especially challenging during the adolescent years. In previous generations, some choral directors may have emphasized stereotypical masculine behaviors as a recruitment tool. While focusing on stereotypical masculine attributes to attract males may appeal to some, it may also exclude others who do not identify with this image. […]
Minneapolis MN.Middle school is a crossroads of music education for today’s students. It is at this stage of education that we can hook them into a musical path or lose them. The ability to recruit singers is the lifeline of any choral program. Learn from master teachers on how they have utilized classic and new recruitment […]
Minneapolis MN.Very few choirs performing at a superb level of choral excellence succeed at bringing together singers of different age ranges, much less a cross several generations. This session will demonstrate how an internationally acclaimed men’s choir is creating “A Life of Song” within its own ranks. This interactive session will combine a demonstration by Great […]
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