Sessions

Raul Dominguez
Pacific Lutheran University

1) Thesis: The goal of Nosotres Existimos: Mexican Choral Repertoire and Resources, is inclusion and belonging; by connecting choral conductors to Mexican repertoire and resources to include in their programming, they will demonstrate belonging for their students and community. 2) Description: Mexican choral music, despite its rich history, is largely absent in our choral community. […]

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 […]