American Choral Directors Association
The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy.
When guided through a systematic learning process, choirs will produce a quality musical experience and communicate more effectively to the listener. To prepare, inspire, teach voice, and motivate singers in an orderly, step-by-step manner is the foundation of my system of teaching choral music. This session will offer strategies for recruiting, detailed score preparation, and […]
Kansas City MO.In 2014 the new National Core Arts Standards were introduce demphasizing student understanding and independence. The overarching structure includes three artistic processes: creating, performing, and responding with a focus on connecting. Middle and high school choral directors are challenged to balance the demands of public performance with the philosophical foundations and lifelong goals articulated in […]
Chattanooga TN.Grades. What do they mean? How do we arrive at a grade for students?What is the difference between assessment and grading? What is fair grading practice? What about standards-based grading? Grading and assessment are not always addressed in pre-service music education but are part of the job of every music educator. This session is participatory […]
Seattle WA.Since communication and expression of the text is at the heart of choral music making, beautiful and clear diction is essential. In addition, singing a choral composition in its original language is both faithful to the composer’s vision and educational for our students. So don’t let the challenge of teaching foreign-language diction get in our […]
Chicago IL.This session will present ten strategies to increase student engagement in sight-singing instruction in the choral classroom. Attendees will be given practical solutions for maintaining student interest and engagement for teaching music literacy in rehearsal. These lessons will help students develop skill in music reading by incorporating creative, student-centered input opportunities. Basics of curriculum, pitch […]
Chicago IL.Takadimi rhythm syllables, developed by Hoffman, Pelto, and White of Ithaca College, present a viable alternative to more traditional methods of teaching rhythmic literacy. This session will include an introduction to the syllables, step-by-step methods for incorporating them into a choral rehearsal, and hands-on practice with the syllables.
Pasadena CA.
