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.
Choral teacher-conductors are fortunate to teach one of the most engaging of academic disciplines. This session will capitalize on this strength of our art, exploring repertoire, rehearsal techniques, and planning strategies for fostering engagement in middle school choral rehearsals. Attendees will participate in sample rehearsal experiences, each designed to highlight a specific type of engagement: […]
Chicago IL.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.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.Do I stop for that? What are the most effective techniques to “fix”things? Are first rehearsals different from second rehearsals? What are the roles of the conductor’s energy, high expectations, humor, and improvisation in creating efficient and productive rehearsals? Using an ensemble composed of volunteer singers from the audience, the clinician will demonstrate and reflect […]
Minneapolis MN.In recent years, scientists have made great strides in unraveling the mysteries of the brain, in particular how people learn, retain, and recall information. At the same time, in our increasingly connected digital age, the demands for our singers’ attention have grown, challenging a conductor’s ability to maintain singer focus during rehearsal. Fortunately, the fields […]
Minneapolis MN.There is only one “first date” between a choir and a new piece of music. If it goes badly, it’s almost impossible to erase a sense of stress in the singers as we go on to master the score’s details. Conductors need to be armchair psychologists, under-standing what our singers need in order to feel […]
Minneapolis MN.
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