(An excerpt from the interest session “Salamu Aleikum: Music of the Muslim World,” presented by André de Quadros during the 2014 Western Division Conference) Music of the Muslim world and its choral music are little understood or known. This is because of three elements that are misunderstood and contested: Muslim music, Muslim world, […]
Conference Morsel: The Yawn Space
(An excerpt from the interest session “From Birth to Death: Vocal Pedagogy for a Lifetime of Singing,” presented by Deborah Mello during the 2014 ACDA Eastern Division Conference) Let’s talk about being able to access the singing space with very young singers. Without using technical terms we can lead our youngest singers to […]
Saturday Respite: One-Four-Five-One
Like it or not, this ridiculous theme song will probably haunt you for the rest of the day. Sorry!
Saturday Respite: Coffee in April in Paris
April in Paris? Coffee in Paris? How about ANYTHING in Paris! (The company one keeps whilst one is in Paris probably has something to do with enjoying the experience)
Saturday Respite: Cheesy Movies Inspire Cheesy Commercials
"When you speak, it depends upon which part of the country you're standing in as to how stupid you sound."