Sessions

G. Phillip Shoultz, III

VocalEssence Singers Of This Age
VocalEssence

Drawing on his experiences as an educator and conductor of church, community, school, and professional ensembles for singers of all ages and abilities, G. Phillip Shoultz III will invite participants to consider a pedagogy of relationships that fosters belonging, awakens artistry, empowers creativity, affirms identities, and creates a space for courageous singing that seeks to […]

Erica Glenn

Transform any choir into an instrument of social change! This session will explore communal singing as a galvanizing sociopolitical force through the lens of forty years of Eastern European history. Drawing on the presenter’s own Fulbright and Title VIII-backed fieldwork in Estonia (interviewing musicians involved in the Estonian Singing Revolution) and in Poland (leading music […]

William Powell

Rosephanye Powell

Concert spirituals, anthems, and gospel music are distinct styles of sacred choral songs by Black composers influenced by Western European classical music. These songs have transcended race and cultures, performed globally by diverse choral groups on concert stages and in religious venues. While African American spirituals, anthems, and gospel music are unique, they share musical […]

Susan LaBarr

Daniel Brinsmead

Blake Richter

Nurturing the developing choir is a multi-faceted endeavor involving musical technique training, vocal production development, social and emotional issues, and the encouragement of lifelong singing. All of these important lessons in the choral rehearsal room can (and should!) start with the score. In this session, Daniel Brinsmead, Susan LaBarr, and Blake Richter will discuss the […]

Jennifer Kercher

Becca Hollen

In this dynamic and engaging session, participants will discover powerful strategies for revitalizing the sense of community in the choral classroom. Whether you are a seasoned educator or new to teaching, this session is designed to help you foster an environment where students feel connected, valued, and excited to participate.

Zerrin Martin

Candice Adams-Mitchell

Taught by two voice care providers, this interactive session will cover the 411 on supporting healthy voice care and hygiene for choral singers across the ages to avoid 911 vocal health emergencies. The content of this session will cover accessible, evidence-based exercises and methods used in voice care clinics that are applicable in and beyond […]

Dan Baker

Show choir is often criticized for encouraging singers to perform too high in the range for extended periods, raising concerns about vocal health. Yet modern show choir programs ask singers to navigate a wide range of styles, from jazz and musical theatre to pop, classical, and world music. This session explores how resonance and the […]

Michael Joseph Barrett

Cameron LaBarr

We each carry our histories, cultures, and stories forward by sharing them through meaningful collaboration, not by holding them in isolation. In this session, Dr. Michael Barrett and Dr. Cameron LaBarr present a case study of their 2025 collaboration between the University of Pretoria TUKS Camerata and the Missouri State University Chorale: a full-length commercial […]

Joshua Donaldson

Jackson Thomas

Join us in an immersive workshop showcasing the brand-new publication The Lavender Scores. This new anthology series explores the choral works of LGBTQIA+ composers. One of the easiest ways we can foster inclusivity in our ensembles is through the works we program. If you have been wanting to find pieces by LGBTQIA+ composers but don’t […]

Trent Brown

Rodrigo Faguaga

Florida Gulf Coast University Chamber Choir
Florida Gulf Coast University

This interest session presents a choral journey through the Americas, exploring how twentieth-century Uruguayan music reflects the impact of Afro-descendant resilience and cultural encounter. The program highlights works shaped by syncretism, forced displacement, and communal survival. Through profound historical analysis and performance excerpts, participants will gain tools for programming and teaching choral literature that honors […]