Responding to the diverse strengths, interests, and needs of musicians is a critical issue in music making and has been forefront in the scholarly dialogue. One significant current in this discourse is culturally responsive education. Framed as culturally responsive teaching, culturally relevant pedagogy, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and other related terms, these asset focused approaches are […]
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Research Report Editor Search
We invite applications for the position of editor of the Research Report column, which appears three to four times per year in the Choral Journal. Applicants should have a substantial record of research and publication and an interest in seeking out student researchers. The Research Report editor will recruit and/or select column material, will edit […]
Emotion and Drama in Lament for the Stolen (1938)
The March/April 2024 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Emotion and Drama in Lament for the Stolen (1938)” by Dan Wessler. Following is a portion from the article. _________________ In 1930, wealthy Philadelphia socialite Sophie Drinker joined a small women’s chorus called the Montgomery Singers and immediately asserted control, moving rehearsals to her house […]
Universal Design for Learning: Embracing Learner Variability in Choral Ensembles
The March/April 2024 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Universal Design for Learning: Embracing Learner Variability in Choral Ensembles” by Kathryn L. Evans. Following is a portion from the article. _________________ Our choirs are composed of individuals with diverse experiences and a wide range of abilities, learning preferences, and interests. To best meet […]
March/April Choral Journal Preview
The March/April issue of Choral Journal is available online. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal! Universal Design for Learning: Embracing Learner Variability in Choral […]
Retirement and the Professional Choral Director: We Never Get too Old to Make a Difference
The February 2024 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “We Never Get too Old to Make a Difference” by R Wayne Bailey. Following is a portion from the article. This is part of our series of columns on Retirement and the Professional Choral Director. _________________ Remember, all of us need a purpose. […]