Back in the 1930s, a scientist postulated that the bubblebee somehow defied the laws of aerodynamics. Based on what was known about flight 80 years ago, he was correct. The bumblebee doesn't fly like airplane, however, rather like a helicopter (a craft that wasn't understood at that time). Thus it is with this performance. How […]
Stick Time: National Conference Performance
It’s still nine months away, but SOME of us are already eagerly anticipating the next ACDA National Conference (Dallas Texas, March 13-16, 2013). Send your supervisor a note TODAY letting them know you’ll be in the Lone Star State that week. In the meantime, here’s a little taste from our last National Conference.
Stick Time: Divisional Performance
Here is a selection from the recent ACDA Central Division Conference.
CJ Replay: Expressive Singing
(From the Choral Journal article, "Expressive Resources of the Chorus," by Jack M. Jarrett) If the art of choral singing is to develop eventually to the virtuosity state that has been achieved by the modern symphony orchestra, a considerable amount of refinement in expressive techniques must be undertaken by conductors, singers and composers. […]
CJ Replay: Five Rules for Legato Singing
(From the Choral Journal article, “Five Basic Rules for Legato Singing,” by Van Christy) Following is a brief summary of the five basic rules for legato singing. If your choral group is weak on these basic requirements or you have been neglecting any of them, it is suggested that some warm-up time and […]
CJ Replay: Trends in Choral Music
(From the Choral Journal article, "Significant Trends in American Choral Music," by Harry R. Wilson.) Specialized performing groups have been the subject of negative criticism on the part of many music educators today. The writer does not condone that criticism. It seems to him that it has been the specialized performing groups that […]