One of the many things I like about Tim Sharp as Executive Director of ACDA is his continued presence in choral music as a conductor. Read about his new choir, the Tulsa Oratorio Chorus and their most recent performance: Both these pieces demonstrated how well Sharp has taken over the chorus, and how […]
Music gives stroke victims ability to speak
This sent to me by Frank Albinder from the Wall Street Journal: For the many stroke victims devastated by the loss of their ability to speak, music may hold the key to unlocking language, according to a new study. In the study, patients who were taught to essentially sing their words improved their verbal abilities […]
Celebrating Creativity: Music Store Commercial
You will love this: And how they made it: Thanks to Eric Whitacre for bringing this to my attention.
Remembering an exciting event
Angie Johnson guest blogs on composer Paul Carey’s website about the recent ACDA Children’s Choir Conductors Retreat in Cincinnati. You don’t want to miss the next one! Usually, I am happy to walk away from a conference with a few new techniques, pieces or ideas and this conference did not disappoint us. In […]
During the troubled times
David Griggs-Janower pointed me to this powerful article by conducting star JoAnn Falletta: We feel betrayed perhaps by Wall Street greed, by ineffectual governance, by political leadership. But music has never betrayed us, never let us down. It constantly gives back to us, as a boundlessly beautiful repository of the past or a vibrant […]
National Leadership positions available in ACDA
It is a great time to get involved with ACDA if you think you are up to the job! I’ve found my involvement with the national office a true highlight in my career. It is very rewarding and you have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference through your work. I encourage you to […]