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.
Violence and systemic racism led to the Black Lives Matter movement as a response to issues of racial profiling and inequality in the United States. How can we as choral artists respond to these issues? This session invites conductors to respond by sharing the rich heritage of African American spirituals. Moving beyond the rousing concert […]
Portland OR.The purpose of this panel discussion is to provide thoughtfulness on the importance of new music and social advocacy as we reconceive the impact of the choral art in our various communities. The panelists will speak from the depth and breadth of their own experiences, and broader trends in the field, to provide practical ways […]
Portland OR.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.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.In recent years, choirs have begun prioritizing community collaborations around social justice issues. However, these partnerships typically take the form of one-time benefit concerts, lacking meaningful connection between ensemble members and the community organization or social justice issue it may address. This session describes a collaboration between music and social work academics and a human […]
Chicago IL.Much of our instructional energy focuses on the tangible elements of our craft—the development of a healthy vocalism, literacy, style, mu-sic history, etc. While these concepts are critical to the success of our ensembles, the ineffable draws us in and leaves us changed. The Greek Chorus points to an inextricable link between collective voice and […]
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