This session will aim to inspire directors and choirs to prepare and perform arranged spirituals in away that recognizes spirituals for the life-affirming art they are. The panel will take as its point of departure a dialogue about race, power, representation, and consent that took place in the Swarthmore College Garnet Singers surrounding the programming […]
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Giving Voice Chorus— Defying Dementia through Singing
In this session, the clinicians will share an overview of the Giving Voice Tool Kit, which describes the execution of the Giving Voice Chorus program’s design, development, implementation, funding, research, evaluation, sustainability, and impact. The demonstration chorus is fifty singers from Giving Voice who will perform four musical examples representing basic content and structure within […]
From Anonymous to Insta-Famous: Building Your Brand in the Digital Age
In the age of social media and viral videos, the ability to connect with students, colleagues, and audiences online has changed from a convenience to a necessity. In this environment, the most efficient way for a choral program to reach its full potential is through a well-crafted digital presence. This session will provide you with […]
Fooling Father Time: The Art and Science of Engaging Rehearsals
In recent years, scientists have made great strides in unraveling the mysteries of the brain, in particular how people learn, retain, and recall information. At the same time, in our increasingly connected digital age, the demands for our singers’ attention have grown, challenging a conductor’s ability to maintain singer focus during rehearsal. Fortunately, the fields […]
First Date: Choir Meets Challenging Composition
There is only one “first date” between a choir and a new piece of music. If it goes badly, it’s almost impossible to erase a sense of stress in the singers as we go on to master the score’s details. Conductors need to be armchair psychologists, under-standing what our singers need in order to feel […]
Enhancing the Choral Art through Dalcroze Eurhythmics
This session introduces attendees to the Dalcroze approach and its application to the choral art by providing practical tools for enhancing rehearsals and performances. The goals of Dalcroze Eurhythmics are to develop and increase focus, rhythmic integrity, expression, musicianship skills, and social interaction. The presenters will demonstrate these techniques utilizing a variety of musical examples. […]
