American Choral Directors Association
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This yoga class will help participants to find freedom from pain and stress, to increase focus, and find the path to peace through movement, breathing, chant, meditation, and relaxation. No yoga experience or flexibility is necessary. Wear gym clothing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel.
Providence, RIThis session will explore repertoire and resources from the Renaissance to the 1900s suitable for less experienced and not-well-balanced ensembles with or without instrumental accompaniment. Composers such as Gabrieli, Schütz, Schein, Scheidt, Hammerschmidt, Rauch, Caldara, Haydn, Mozart, Schumann, and Fauré will be included. Common performance practice and its practical applications will also be discussed. Attendees […]
Salt Lake City, UT.Do you conduct a church choir of less than fifteen people? Do they struggle with basic rhythms and divisi among the vocal parts? During this session, John Petzet will introduce you to fifteen+ church anthems that are simple but effective. These pieces are for general use and employ quality composition while remaining simple enough for […]
Salt Lake City, UT.This is an introduction to the weekly ACDA video feature “It’s About the Phrase.” It is intended to provide choral conductors with an opportunity to hear small fragments of choral performances for the purpose of comparing different ways to phrase the same piece of music.
Little Rock AR.An issue that crosses all cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds is that of sexual orientation. With bullying in schools, LGBT teens committing suicide, and new political shifts associated with gay rights, it is important for choral educators to realize their parts in establishing a safe and nurturing learning environment. Our role as music educators lends […]
Des Moines IA.PO Box 1705
Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1705
(405)232-8161
