“He, who every morning plans the transactions of the day, and follows that plan, carries a thread that will guide him through a labyrinth of the most busy life.” Victor Hugo I am sure you are busy. In fact, I know you are busy this week. This week, Holy Week is the distillation of all […]
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2017 ICEP of the AMERICAS – Call for Applications
2017 International Conductors Exchange Program ICEP of the AMERICAS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS ACDA is pleased to announce the 2017 International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP) with countries representing North, Central and South America. The 2017 ICEP of the AMERICAS is the most robust international exchange program offered by ACDA since its inception almost 60 years ago. […]
Composition Spotlight -All My Father Left Me
COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (The Composition Showcase is a unique resource for conductors. Choral composers are allowed to share only a few of their best works. Each week we offer you the best of the best on a silver platter. The Silver Platter Award winners are works that your choirs will love to […]
A Call to Innovation – ACDA Restructures and Calls for Leadership
The American Choral Directors has changed the way it will do its work as we move forward. By an approval rate of 97%, the membership of ACDA has determined we will do our work of “inspiring excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy” through seven new or restructured Standing Committees. These Standing […]
Composition Spotlight -Agnus Dei (Mass for Choir and Orchestra)
COMPOSITION SPOTLIGHT ~ by Jack Senzig (The Composition Showcase is a unique resource for conductors. Choral composers are allowed to share only a few of their best works. Each week we offer you the best of the best on a silver platter. The Silver Platter Award winners are works that your choirs will love to […]
Wishing you a fond farewell
Today was my last day as Manager of ChoralNet. After a dozen years, I’m passing on the baton. The ACDA has some exciting changes to ChoralNet ahead, so as they used to say on the radio, “don’t touch that dial!” It’s been a wild but good ride. Back when I started in 2003 as a […]