Sessions

Rob Dietz
A Cappella Academy & National Contemporary/Commercial Co-Chair (Contemporary A Cappella)

A virtual reading session for Spring 2023 Permission to Dance Steve Mac, Jenna Andrews, Ed Sheeran & John McDaid arr. Bryan Sharpe 3-PT MIXED Don’t Start Now Dua Lipa, Caroline Ailin, Ian Kirkpatrick & Emily Schwartz arr. Deke Sharon SATB Should’ve Been Us Tori Kelly arr. Rob Dietz SATB Over the Rainbow Harold Arlen arr. […]

Clinton Ray Hardy
National Junior High/Middle School R&R Chair

A virtual reading session for Spring 2023 Rest Not! Laura Farnell TB The Wellerman Nathan Evans arr. MaryAnne Muglia TBB Journey On Derrick Fox TTB Shepherd’s Spiritual, The Donald Moore TB Lacrimosa Menuet Christi Jones SATB We Are All The Stars Greg Gilpin SATB In the Bleak Midwinter Gustav Holst arr. Bernard Sexton 2 pt […]

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
National Community Choirs R&R Chair

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 & National Contemporary/Commercial Co-Chair (Contemporary A Cappella)

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
Temple University & National Men's/TTBB R&R Chair

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 […]

John Stafford II
National Vocal Jazz R&R Chair

From 2023 National Conference This Deep Dive section will explore seven details to look for when choosing a vocal jazz chart for your small or larger choral ensemble. Especially for choral directors new to jazz music, this session will provide some ideas about selecting charts appropriate for a school ensemble at any level. The session […]