Sessions

Clinton Ray Hardy
National Junior High/Middle School R&R Chair

From 2023 National Conference “Dive into the middle” with Clinton Hardy as he explores four pieces of upper middle school/junior high literature. He will teach you how he has taught these pieces in the past and give you some of his insights on how to teach complex music to middle school students. We often think, […]

Dustin Cates
Temple University

From 2023 National Conference Come take a “deeper dive” into selected titles featured on the Tenor-Bass/Men’s virtual reading session. We will hear from some of the composers of these pieces and explore practical rehearsal strategies for working with tenor-bass voices at all levels. Alle, AlleluiaBruce W. TippetteExcelcia Music Publishing For My BrotherAndrea RamseyMusicSpoke Hold Out […]

Bryan Black
National Music in Worship R&R Chair

From 2023 National Conference Composers B. E. Boykin and Wendell Glick will offer insights into their compositional process and musical traditions. Dormi Jesu KP0015 MSBB01B.E. BoykinKlavia Press John 3:16 KP0014 MSBB01B.E. BoykinKlavia Press Holy Lord WS001R MSWG05Wendell David GlickSelf Published If Anyone Would Follow Me WS002R MSWG05 Wendell David GlickSelf Published

Nathan Dame
National Senior High R&R Chair

From 2023 National Conference This Deep Dive will take an in-depth look at four accessible selections that can be used to build tone, technique, musicianship, and artistry with your high school ensemble. Enjoy in-depth strategies for building community, engaging your students, and for getting the most out of the music you select. Measure Me, Sky!Jonathan […]

John Stafford II
National Vocal Jazz R&R Chair

From 2023 National Conference This Deep Dive section will explore seven details to look for when choosing a vocal jazz chart for your small or larger choral ensemble. Especially for choral directors new to jazz music, this session will provide some ideas about selecting charts appropriate for a school ensemble at any level. The session […]

Erin Plisco
Missouri State University

From 2023 National Conference This session takes a deeper look into literature for SSAA choirs that empowers singers and ensembles in different ways. Participants will explore four diverse pieces of music in depth, gaining insight into composer intent, rehearsal strategy, performance practice, and cultural understanding. No Fairy Tale HereZanaid Steward RoblesMusicSpoke I’m On My WayAnthony […]

Madlen Batchvarova
Hanover College

From 2023 National Conference If you have always wanted to include Slavic or Asian music in your concerts but never felt confident, this hands-on session is for you! We will sing and explore the universal theme of love, expressed with humor and lyricism, through the lens of Bulgarian, Macedonian, Russian, and Korean languages and folk […]

Jennifer Sengin
University of Missouri–Kansas City

As choral directors, we are always exploring ways to recruit and retain singers in school choral ensembles. When growing choral program in all settings, it is helpful to consider the following three opportunities: 1) exploring and/or modifying program structure in order to meet the needs of the community/school; 2) identifying and connecting with prospective singers; […]