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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 […]

One of the risks of adding movement to a choral performance is that the physical gesticulation could have a negative impact on the sound of the choir.  Sometimes, however, certain works almost cry out for movement, as in this performance of “War Song” from the 2007 ACDA National Conference.  Note how simple the movement is, […]

We’ve heard all heard every single one of these quips, usually articulated in EXACTLY the same tone, and uttered at the most inopportune moments of a rehearsal.  Enjoy!

Among the features of ACDA's Eastern Division Conference will be a performance of the Messa da Requiem by Giuseppe Verdi on Thursday, February 16.  The performance will feature the Boston University Symphonic Chorus and Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Ann Howard Jones.  Soloists for the evening will be soprano Michelle Johnson, mezzo-soprano Jana Baty, […]