“I invented my life by taking for granted that everything I did not like would have an opposite, which I would like.” Coco Chanel At ACDA Central, I had the most interesting and delightful conversations with a young choral director, Hannah*. We both have founded choruses unique for our communities and have much in […]
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Becoming an inclusive choral director, with Angie Broeker
Listen http://ryanguth.com/044-2/ Bio Angela Broeker is Director of Choral Activities at the University of St. Thomas where she conducts the Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, and Festival Choir and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in choral conducting, choral literature and choral pedagogy. Since arriving at the University of St. Thomas in 1999, Dr. Broeker’s […]
Choral Potpourri: Busy Times
“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 […]
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 […]