ChoralNet user Josh Bronfman found this policy about conflicts between musical performances and athletic events. See what you think: Procedure for Handling Possible Scheduling Conflicts Where conflicts seem to be unavoidable, the following regulations will prevail. Every attempt shall be made so that the student need not be asked to make a choice, nor […]
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ACDA 4 U: North Central Preview: Kansas City Chorale
A taste of the Kansas City Chorale, scheduled to perform at the ACDA North Central Division Conference. You can register online today.
ACDA 4 U: North Central Conference Includes Immersion Day
The pre-conference Immersion Day on Wednesday, February 8, will focus on the sequential teaching of musical literacy. Clinicians John Armstrong and Kristin Zaryski will emphasize the development of tone and expressivity using singers from Dallas Center-Grimes (IA) High School. Participants will be signing, singing, and moving through the day as they are introduced to the […]
NPR suggests a cappella music as antidote to primary season blues
All Things Considered's David Was encourages his listeners to try choral music: The next 40-some weeks are going to be a screaming tower of political babble; a cacophony of accusing and boasting, pandering and slandering. I watch the news these days with the mute button permanently depressed, lest I fall into a permanent depression myself. […]
Sunday Inspiration: Orlando di Lasso – Tristis est anima mea
CJ Replay: The Value of ACDA
“It is indeed a challenge to try to satisfy everyone’s professional interests. Like many of you, I belong to MENC, ACDA, and now, NCCo. Some of you also belong to the National Association of Teachers of Singing. Each organization is unique; each provides something of great value to us as choral musicians. What concerns […]