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.
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.Composers Andrea Ramsey and Tom Shelton share the “ins and outs” of their favorite commissioning projects, addressing the following topics: what conductors can expect in the process; parameters for a commission; special considerations for the commissioning organization; commissioning fees; instrumentation; poetry considerations; and other factors that are of importance for both parties. Each composer will […]
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.This session explores how choral experiences can break down social barriers. Drawing on research and lessons learned from “bridge-building” choral projects in four different states, this session seeks to empower choir directors interested in strengthening their own communities through singing. Presenters will-discuss issues related to repertoire selection, cultural sensitivity, effective teaching, and singer recruitment in […]
Louisville KY.One of the challenges for music educators is understanding the male adolescent changing voice, especially in the choral setting. Henry Leck has been a long-time advocate of keeping the boy’s upper voice working while the new voice settles in. While teaching in China, he worked with the Shenzhen Middle School Golden Bell Choir. This choir […]
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