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 […]
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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 […]
It’s About the Phrase…LIVE!
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.
For Everyone Born, A Place in the Choir
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 […]
Exploring Diverse Tonal Potentials in the Choral Ensemble: Strategies that Allow Developing and Mature Singers to Sing Freely in the Ensemble
Where 10 or 12 are Gathered: Strategies for Smaller Church Choirs
This session will focus on the unwritten job description of the part-time church music director and strategies, resources, and repertoire for fulfilling these musical and non-musical responsibilities with limited time, limited funding, and a limited number of singers. While this session will focus specifically on smaller church choirs, much of the content will be applicable […]
