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.
Research into the area of how to structure a choral rehearsal, how to manage rehearsal time, and how to plan a rehearsal is abundant. What seems to be missing in the literature is how choral directors could be more efficient in the way they deliver their own instructions within the context of each rehearsal. To […]
Portland OR.Many believe world music is a cross-curricular discipline that can expand worldview through exposure to the music and performance practices of different cultures. Recent surveys indicate some directors maybe reluctant to program world mu-sic due to the challenges of teaching language, concerns over tone production, and limited time available to teach the music. This session […]
Louisville KY.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.In this session, the clinicians will discuss and demonstrate the importance of the conductor/accompanist partnership and how it affects artistry, choral rehearsals, and community. Areas of focus include establishing a relationship of trust between the conductor/collaborator/choir triangle to build a foundation for ultimate artistry, team-teaching from behind the stand and at the bench: what they […]
Louisville KY.Though they are not always openly acknowledged, singers bring their gender and sexual identities to the process of rehearsing, interpreting, and performing choral music. While the creation of safe spaces is a vital consideration for LGBTQ singers, more can be done to explicitly value, honor, and respect singers’ experiences and identities. The clinician will suggest […]
Louisville KY.Co-presented by a university voice professor and a college choral conductor, this session both demystifies the systematic instruction of vocal technique and provides specific strategies and exercises for addressing vocal issues. Choral conductors will be challenged to adopt a “conductor as constructor” mentality—one that facilitates healthy, free, beautiful, and (yes!) growing voices in choirs of […]
Louisville KY.
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Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1705
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