Sessions
Every Student Matters: Crafting Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Students
Joshua Donaldson
Emporia State University
Fostering inclusivity is crucial in today’s diverse educational landscape. This session aims to empower music educators with strategies for creating welcoming and supportive environments for LGBTQIA+ students. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by this community, we will explore proactive approaches to ensure all students feel valued and respected in music classrooms. Participants will delve into […]
Every Voice Has A Home: Culture-Changing Student-Driven Voice Placement
Hope Milthaler
Kings High School
Everyone’s Song: Gender-Inclusivity in the Choir Room
Dustin Cates
Temple University & National Men's/TTBB R&R Chair
Ben Herstig
Temple University
Exploring the Negro Spiritual arrangements and anthems of Lela Anderson
Demetrius Robinson
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View A&M University Concert Chorale
The origins of American music can be traced back to the early religious folk songs sung by enslaved Africans upon arriving to North America in 1619. The concertized arrangements of these folk songs/Negro spirituals emerged in the 1900s with adaptations by Harry Burleigh. Many composers today have drawn inspiration from the early Negro spirituals by […]
Forgotten Gems: Exploring Works of the German Renaissance and Baroque
Angelica Dunsavage
Tennessee State University
Jeff Vanderlee
University of Arizona
From Appropriation to Reconciliation: How we Heal; Where to Turn
Sydney Guillaume
Composer & Conductor
Coreen Duffy
University of Montana
Gender Bias in the Choral Field: Past, Present, and Future
Mariana Farah
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Edith Copley
Northern Arizona University- Regents’ Professor Emeritus
Lynne Gackle
Baylor University
Jessica Nápoles
University of North Texas
Coty Raven Morris
Portland State University
Elizabeth Olson
University of Wisconsin Madison
GenOUT’s Choral Community: Queer Youth Creating Change
GenOUT Youth Chorus
C. Paul Heins
Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC
Getting comfortable being uncomfortable about race in choral music
Joshua Palkki
Arizona State University
Arreon A. Harley-Emerson
Temple University; Equity Sings
Considering the current socio-political climate, the rise in violence against Asian and Asian-American communities, and a reignited Black Lives Matter movement, and the current rash of “anti-woke” legislation, we as choral conductor-teachers are faced with some uncomfortable truths about choral music. We as artist citizens can learn about these truths and leverage coalitions to dismantle […]
Good Treble: The Case and Place for Treble Choirs
Julianna LoBiondo
University of North Texas
J. Christine Le
University of North Texas
In the realm of choral music, the hierarchy of different ensemble types has long been a topic of discussion and contention, especially when analyzing the intricate interplay between treble, mixed, and tenor-bass choirs. In this presentation, we aim to uncover historical biases related to treble choirs, acknowledge both the growth and challenges remaining in contemporary […]
