The ACDA Eastern Division Conference is just two weeks away. Taking place February 15-18 in Providence, Rhode Island, this grand event is one of seven divisional conferences being offered by ACDA in 2012. “The Eastern Conference is all about “Community” beginning the day with Yoga, Tai Chi, or a free breakfast with your colleagues,” […]
Choral Caffeine: Listening at a Conference
Attending an ACDA Conference is a little like trying to drink from a fire-hose. There’s a whole lot coming at you in a big ol’ hurry. The trick is to quench your thirst without getting soaked. In her Choral Journal article, “Conferences 101: How to Listen, Absorb, and Process the Conference Experience,” Susan Davenport […]
Choral Caffeine: Getting to the Conference
Given that the first of ACDA’s seven Divisional Conferences kicks off next week in Madison, Wisconsin, it seems a good time to share a few helpful hints for those journeying to one of these grand events. (You ARE planning to attend your ACDA Divisional Conference, aren’t you? You can still register.) To help with […]
Choral Caffeine: It’s About Sound
The choir walked on stage. They were poised, appropriately coiffed, dressed immaculately – obviously significant attention had been paid to the choir’s appearance, they were even wearing matching shoes. The repertoire they were about to sing was historically valuable and educationally solid. I was eager to hear them sing. The conductor’s hands raised, a breath […]
ACDA 4 U: North Central Conference is Just Two Weeks Away
The ACDA North Central Division Conference is just two weeks away. This grand event takes place February 8-11 in Madison, Wisconsin. This is one of seven divisional conferences being offered by ACDA in 2012. According to North Central Division President Aimee Bekman-Collier, “If you’re eager for both inspiration and practical ways to help your […]
ACDA 4 U: North Central Conference Features Paulus Oratorio
To Be Certain of the Dawn was commissioned by the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis as a gift to Temple Israel Synagogue in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camps. It is the result of interfaith dialogue and stands as a testimony to the power of understanding and […]