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.
Looking for great repertoire to acquaint your younger singers with jazz but struggling to find exactly what you need? While the body of jazz choral repertoire for mixed voices is growing, appropriate, quality repertoire for younger voices maybe a challenge to find. Additionally, young singers often do not have experience or background with jazz, and […]
Boston MA.At conferences we see the end product of months of preparation. Wouldn’t it be interesting to witness the beginning? In this session, the developmental singers of the Boston Children’s Chorus will rehearse a piece of music they have not seen.The chosen selection will represent a piece typical of the choir’s regular repertoire, one that would […]
Boston MA.Successful performances are grounded in a creative yet systematic rehearsal process that builds confidence through vocal development, musical knowledge, and security in musical performance. The process should involve layers of learning centered upon the elements of music: rhythm, pitch, harmony, texture, and tone color, combined with articulation, dynamics, and cultural understanding. The workshop will focus […]
Boston MA.This session will focus on how the selection of literature is the crux of the choral program and the basis for all other decisions that are made throughout the academic year. This session will demonstrate the relationship between literature selection and vocal technique, music literacy, and creative opportunities for students. When developing the instrument of […]
Amy Johnston BlosserDo you want to break the stereotype of singers and musicians being mutually exclusive? Are you tired of not knowing your students as musicians and spending so much time developing the concert without developing the musician? Through a paradigm shift, we can work in small groups and teach musical skills and knowledge that are otherwise […]
Salt Lake City, UT.This clinic will be a lecture/demonstration of techniques that have been found to be effective, efficient, and productive for vocal jazz ensemble directors at all levels. The topics covered will include: introducing a new piece, using technology in your rehearsal, rhythm section involvement, standing orders and positions, developing vocal improvisation skills in rehearsal, and transitioning […]
Salt Lake City, UT.
