Download the complete issue. (6 MB) Electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Ours to See: Emerging Trends in Today’s Choral Compositionsby Alan Denney The Choral Editions of Maynard Klein: Influence and Importanceby Kevin M Simons *PDF Comparison of Several Klein Editions Rihards Dubra of Latvia: Contemporary Master of […]
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September 2019
Download the complete issue. (6 MB) Electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Everyday Advocacy for your Choral Programby Karen L. Bruno Music Education Advocacy Post Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)by Tooshar Swain Raising the Voices of a Generation: The Role of Choral Directors in Increasingly Complex Timesby Jeff […]
Yoga for Conductors and Singers
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.
The Perfect Repertoire for the Not-So-Perfect Choir
This 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 […]
Fifteen+ Pieces for Small Church Choirs
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 […]
August 2019
Download the complete issue. (6 MB) Electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Sight-Reading Insights from Professional Choral Singers:How They Learned and Implications for the Choral Classroomby Rachel Carlson An Ethical Response to the “Gender Trouble” in Choral Musicby Patrick K. Freer ARTICLES ACDA 60th Anniversary SeriesACDA’s 40-Year Journey […]