Sessions

Jonas Rasmussen

How can we build choirs that sing with both precision and courage? In this participatory session, attendees become a model choir while exploring how structured play, intentional risk-taking and productive failure can transform rehearsal culture for singers of all ages. Participants will experience immediately transferable exercises, games, and strategies that strengthen focus, listening, ensemble cohesion, […]

Joy Hirokawa
National Children's and Community Youth R&R Chair

From 2023 National Conference Our deep dive will feature four exceptional selections aimed at different levels of ability and maturity from beginning to advanced singers. The FoxBlake Richter & Taylor ShaefferWalton Music StardustB.E. BoykinGraphite Publishing Clap PraiseDiane L. White-ClaytonHal Leonard You Can FlyBrandon WilliamsMusicSpoke

Matt Hill
Sing Omaha

From 2023 National Conference This repertoire-focused session will provide historical, theoretical, and performance practice guidance for 5 to 6 titles from the Community Choirs Virtual Reading Session. We will discuss the most efficient ways to introduce and teach each selection, identify likely “trouble” spots, and share strategic tools to address those moments efficiently and effectively. […]

Kelsey D. Burkett
National Contemporary/Commercial Co-Chair (Show Choir)

Rob Dietz
A Cappella Academy

From 2023 National Conference We are excited to “Deep Dive” into some amazing pieces that could serve your a cappella group, choir, show choir, or showcase your singers in new and exciting ways! These pieces are out of the “norm” for show choirs and bring a new take on contemporary a cappella! Es Tu TiempoFrancisco […]

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

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 […]