Sessions

John Hendrix

This session will address basics of vocal jazz pedagogy with a slightly different-than-usual emphasis: What do I need to “un-learn”, leave behind, or modify when I go from teaching choir to teaching jazz choir? Choral educators are well-trained to teach choir, but not necessarily jazz choir. As we gain choral experience, we develop tried-and-true, cherished […]

Heritage Choir
Border CrosSing

Natalia Romero Arbelįez

Border CrosSing’s Heritage Choir is an adult bilingual community ensemble where music, community, and heritage meet. Developed in 2019, we reimagine the rehearsal process by centering the personal stories and cultural identities of our members. While open to all, we serve as a vital home for the Latinx community and first-generation immigrants. Our unique project-based […]

Hilary Apfelstadt
University of Toronto, Professor Emerita

Alan Davis
University of Nebraska at Lincoln

Lynne Gackle
Baylor University

Mari Esabel Valverde

In 2022, a number of conversations among several choral conductors led to the idea that our profession was past due for a publication focused specifically on female choral composers. Many of the existing materials on female composers highlight gender rather than the media for which they compose, and many such materials include primarily instrumental composers. […]

Lauren Whitham
Western Kentucky University

This interactive session is designed to support music literacy and promote independent learning through the integration of aural skill development in the choral rehearsal. We will examine trends and address common issues related to sight singing, including instructional strategies, use of time, assessment, financial considerations, student engagement, and the importance of selecting quality choral literature […]