MY SUMMER WITH ACDA: A TREASURE REVEALED, by Lucas B. Ensign As I was walking to the vending machine at the University of Wisconsin Platteville before my Choral Literature course, I was stopped by Dr. Bob Demaree about a potential great opportunity. He said something to the effect of “How would you like […]
Stick Time: Defying Expectations
Watching choirs succeed is just a bucket-full of fun! That’s why attending an ACDA conference is such a joy. We have the chance to not simply hear wonderful concerts but to celebrate the months (or years!) of incredible effort that landed a choir on that distinguished stage. These choirs didn’t buy their way into […]
Speaking of Voice: “Breathing in the Warm-up,” by by Bonnie Borshay Sneed
(This vocal pedagogy commentary is excerpted from the Choral Journal article, “Teaching Good Breath Technique: It Starts in the Warmup,” by Bonnie Borshay Sneed. Share YOUR vocal expertise by writing a future installment of “Speaking of Voice.” Contact Scott Dorsey, .) Choral directors regularly endeavor to find efficient ways to teach voice in the […]
Speaking of Voice: “Using the Hum,” by Margaret H. Daniel
(Excerpted from the Choral Journal article, “Using the Hum and the Trill in Vocal and Choral Development,” by Margaret H. Daniel.) Whether working with voice students individually, in a small class, or in a large choral setting, voice teachers and choir directors are challenged to find creative techniques to release the vocal potential […]
Speaking of Voice: “The Changing Voice” by Kenneth H. Phillips
(Excerpted from the Choral Journal article, “The Changing Voice: An Albatross?” by Kenneth H. Phillips) Healthy vocal production in the junior high and middle school years requires a good understanding of how vocal registers impact on vocal range. Girls who sing only the alto part often develop a one-register quality-chest voice. Some girls […]
There’s No Code to Crack: Increasing Your ACDA Involvement
Recently, a colleague wrote indicating that he “had an itch” to have a greater involvement within the profession. He was curious about how one finds their way into an area of professional responsibility and service within ACDA. It’s not an unreasonable query. Spend even just a short while reading the Choral Journal […]