Explore the world of Latin American Rhythms including the nuances, regional variances, and ways that will help teach these rhythms to singers. The clinician will help you discover the various instrumental combinations for each style. Unravel this eclectic world of rhythms in a fun and interactive workshop and take home a valuable wealth of resources […]
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Jewish Liturgy and Repertoire: What Can We Learn from Shabbat?
A special Music & Worship session at the 2013 ACDA Conference in Dallas will feature contemporary and classic Jewish choral repertoire. Choral and congregational singing will interweave with lecture blasts about the selections. Nick Strimple and session planner Coreen Duffy will explain the traditional context of the choral literature presented, and will suggest new and […]
Is it Really THEIR Voices? Teaching the Urban Youth Choir
In this session, we will demonstrate several specific approaches to vocal training and to rehearsing that we have developed as the director and voice specialist of the Teachers College Youth Choir. Our methods involve creating structures which grant our students autonomy and call for critical thinking and musical decision-making. As our students claim this autonomy, […]
Integrating Common-Core Learning Standards into the Choral Curriculum
This session is designed to introduce the Common-Core Learning Standards for the secondary grade levels (7–12), and discuss ways in which these standards can be integrated into the secondary choral rehearsal. Specific concert ideas that support the Common Core Learning Standards will be presented, along with assignment guidelines, lesson-plan templates, and assessment rubrics. This presentation […]
How to Improvise with Your Choral Group in 10 Easy Steps
How do you teach improvisation in a group setting? Through the use of circle songs, rhythm games, and improvisation exercises, attendees will learn how easy it is to incorporate improvisation into a choral rehearsal without fear. Special attention will be drawn towards contemporary unaccompanied practices and vocal jazz.
Gospel Music Techniques for the Choral Conductor
This session introduces teachers to various performance techniques associated with teaching, conducting, and performing gospel music with practical applications to various teaching settings. During the session participants will learn portions of gospel songs and be given opportunities to conduct using the appropriate conducting cues.
