Elizabeth Weismehl teaches K-5 General Music and Choir at Avoca West School in Glenview, IL, and directs Voices Rising at the Midwest Youth Artists Conservatory in Ft. Sheridan, IL. _ _ _ _ _ _ “Ms. Weismehl! Ms. Weismehl!” a second grader blurted out with her hand raised. I was in mid-sentence, and the flow […]
October Choral Journal Preview
The October issue of Choral Journal is available online. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal! ____________ Burnout Tenacious Teachers: A Methodical Approach to Burnout […]
Building Collective Inspiration in a College Choir
The August 2024 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Building Collective Inspiration in a College Choir” by Jennifer Kelly. Following is a portion from the article’s introduction. _________________ Conductors strive to express meaningful music beyond the basic notes and rhythms on the printed page. As we honor the composer’s score while also recognizing the […]
Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles: Ancient Pilgrimage, Modern Journey
The August 2024 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles: Ancient Pilgrimage, Modern Journey” by Jeff Goolsby. Following is a portion from the article’s introduction. _________________ A pilgrimage involves walking, often over great distances, and begins by putting one foot in front of the other. It is a physical manifestation […]
Irish Choral Music: Problems and Possibilities
The August 2024 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Irish Choral Music: Problems and Possibilities” by Kevin Boushel. Following is a portion from the article’s introduction. _________________ Ireland features sparingly in the histories of choral music, and its choral music is not afforded much importance in histories of Irish music. This is […]
August Choral Journal Preview
The August issue of Choral Journal is available online. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal! ____________ Features Irish Choral Music: Problems and Possibilities by […]