Transformational choral experiences are a much desired yet elusive result of our work. These moments that touch lives and create lifelong singers can occur all too rarely. In this session, four leaders will share their vision, research, expertise, and experience in the search for a truly communal art. Discussion will explore inspiring models for empathetic […]
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How to Talk to a Girl: Updated Research and Innovative Rehearsal Techniques for Young Women Ages 10-18
How you “talk to a girl” has a tremendous impact on the climate and production of female singers, age 10-18, and the choir as a community. This interactive session will use singers currently in different phases of female voice change to demonstrate favorite and successful methods used by the Allegro Choirs of Kansas City. The […]
Heartbeat and Harmony: Exploring Vocal and Choral Repertoire with Percussion
If rhythm is the heartbeat of music, then singing is surely its soul. Discover choral settings of folk, traditional, and contemporary music featuring percussion, from traditional instruments to the global groove of body percussion and drumming. We will explore collaborative repertoire that bridges the gap between classroom singing and repertoire for beginning, intermediate, and advanced […]
Excellence in Choral Music: A History of ACDA
This session presents an overview of “Excellence in Choral Music: A History of the American Choral Directors Association,” commissioned in 2015 by ACDA’s Research and Publications Committee. It offers a brief chronology of the evolution of ACDA’s structure, leadership, and national and international initiatives, sourced through the written re- ports of previous ACDA historians, and […]
Building Blocks of Pop A Cappella
Due to the popularity of “Pitch Perfect” and Pentatonix, pop a cappella has become a rising trend among middle school, high school, and collegiate choral programs. These ensembles off er many of the same challenges presented in traditional choral music, while making the art more attractive to hesitant budding musicians. The audition process, arrangements, festivals, […]
April 2019
Download the complete issue. (6 MB) electronic Choral Journal **Download individual articles by clicking on the titles below.** FEATURES Choral Village: An Immersive Experience to Build Cultural Sensitivity and Empathyby Joy Hirokawa A Rubric for Choral Relevance by Jennifer Rodgers Earthtones Vocal Ensemble: Exploring Cultures through Songby Mary Ellen Junda Hope: Refocusing the Legacy of […]
