Many agencies continue to make the case that choral music contributes to the cultural and wellness life of nearly every community in the country. Choirs are frequently cited as helping to foster social connectedness in a nation that is experiencing a decline in community engagement and a growing divide in socio-economic levels. The American Choral […]
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Sell out your concerts and create raving fans, with Stevie Berryman
Stevie Berryman, of Stevie Be Music, explains how she goes beyond programming to create concert experiences that entertain, sell out, and create raving fans. She gives examples of her own concert experiences and breaks down the essential elements. Listen Standard bio: Stevie Berryman has been the Artistic Director and Conductor for Houston Chamber […]
Race Matters – Singing across the Color Line
The choirs of Lincoln University and of Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges will be coming together for a concert and panel discussion called “Race Matters – Singing Across the Color Line” on Saturday, April 16 from 2:00-5:00 at the Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral. The event will be live-streamed at www.philadelphiacathedral.org
Choral Potpourri: Plan for the Unexpected…or Else!
“ In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable. ” Dwight D. Eisenhower We plan and plan and plan but things often happen we have no plans for or control over, so how do we recover and not have them happen again? My friend, Gigi*, recently sent […]
ChoralNet Upgrades
As many of you have noticed, over the past few weeks ChoralNet has been undergoing some changes. ACDA’s goal during this process has been to take this significant community and share it with a new audience to help grow the community and it’s resources. ChoralNet has always been known for it’s ability to provide us […]
Choosing repertoire for youth choir, with Tom Shelton
Today, I’m speaking with Tom Shelton, choral conductor, composer and Assistant Professor of Sacred Music at Westminster Choir College of Rider University. Tom works extensively with children’s and youth festival choirs and taught middle school for 18 years. Currently, he conducts a neighborhood children’s choir at Westminster.