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.
The spirituals and gospel music of black composers are familiar to most choral conductors as evidenced by concert programs across the country. However, non-idiomatic choral music is lacking in the repertoire of many choirs. This session will include the music of familiar and lesser-known black composers. Major contributions include anthems, motets, part songs, cantatas, oratorios,and […]
Louisville KY.Due to the popularity of Pitch Perfect, The Sing-Off , and Pentatonix, Pop A Cappella has become a rising trend. These ensembles offer many of the same challenges presented in traditional choral music while making the choral art more attractive to hesitant budding musicians. This session will offer information to choral directors who desire to […]
Louisville KY.Do you find yourself reflecting on inclusion and diversity when selecting repertoire for your choir? Do you ever wonder what questions other choral conductors ask themselves when programming concerts? This panel discussion offers a safe conversation about programming repertoire through this lens. We will hear from a respected group of panelists about what diverse and […]
Chicago IL.One of the keys to survival in Haiti is developing the ability to assimilate all kinds of seemingly contradictory influences. Haitian music is a prime example of this assimilation, existing in a variety of modes and reflecting a vast array of ancestors but still possessing a distinctive character. The music of Emile Desamours and Sydney […]
Chicago IL.The first day of this conference marks the 2017 celebration of International Women’s Day. Despite the significant contributions of women composers and conductors to the choral scene across Canada and the United States, programming continues to fall short with respect to female representation. This session seeks to inspire participants to more intentionally consider the rich […]
Minneapolis MN.The world of the choral conductor/teacher is multifaceted, involving the need to know diverse repertoire, vocal skills, and rehearsal pedagogy; to have the ability to teach to a variety of needs and interests; and the will to collaborate with parents, audiences, and professional peers. This session presents practical approaches to dealing with these varied elements […]
Minneapolis MN.
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