The international choral community lost a dear friend and colleague with the death last week of Boniface Mganga, founder and conductor of the Muungano National Choir of Kenya. Mr. Mganga was killed in a car accident on the Mombassa highway as he was heading to his home in Voi. Funeral services will be held this […]
Children’s Choir of Burlington, Ontario seeks director for Piccolos
The Children’s Choir of Burlington, Ontario, Canada is seeking a director for its youngest ensemble: Piccolo. The Piccolo group is pre-kindergarten and meets for thirty minutes on Wednesdays. Enrolment is limited to eight to ten per session with the parent in attendance. Coordination and movement are the focus along with vocal connection. Candidate must show […]
Jose Tellez Joins ACDA National Staff
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased to announce the Jose Tellez has joined the National Office staff as ACDA’s Information Technology Manager. Jose comes to ACDA after 12 years as a Business and Program Analyst II with the Sprint Corporation. He brings to the Association an impressive list of technical skills and extensive experience […]
Dementia choir project hailed great success
By Madeleine Brindley CARDIFF, WALES, UK — A UNIQUE partnership between Welsh National Opera and people with dementia will culminate tonight with a one-off performance. For the last three months a group of more than 40 people with dementia from South Wales have been working with the opera company. Carers and family members have spoken […]
Josh Groban partners with Indianapolis Children’s Choir
Josh Groban, performing in concert on Tuesday July 12 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana will help raise funds for the Indianapolis Children’s Choir. A multi-platinum singer-songwriter, Josh Groban recently launched his Find Your Light Foundation in partnership with Americans for the Arts. This foundation will help raise funds for non-profit organizations located in […]
Dick Wesp’s Retirement Celebration
Friends of ACDA, There are several of you who know Richard W. Wesp, choral music educator for the past 57 years in Cincinnati, Ohio. Last week, Dick quietly retired after a long and vibrant career in the Forest Hills School District. Dick has agreed to allow us to celebrate his long career on […]