The International Journal of Research in Choral Singing (IJRCS) is ACDA’s scholarly publication that welcomes studies that apply rigorous, systematically-grounded methodologies, either quantitative or qualitative, to investigate phenomena of potential interest to all who sing in, work with, or are otherwise interested in choral ensembles. Below is an overview of the Volume 9, articles published […]
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CJ Replay: Choral Singers “In the Zone”
The December 2016 issue of Choral Journal ifeatures an article titled “Choral Singers ‘In the Zone’: Toward Flow through Score Study and Analysis” by Christopher Walters. You can read it in its entirety at acda.org/choraljournal. Search the December 2016 archives menu in the sidebar. Following is a portion from the article. _________________ The bell rings abruptly during your […]
CJ Replay – Choral Conversation with James Benjamin Kinchen, Jr.
Choral Journal’s ongoing column called “Choral Conversations” features interviews with noted choral conductors and composers. An interview with James Benjamin Kinchen Jr. is featured in the December 2020 issue. You can read the interview in its entirety online at acda.org/publications/choral-journal. Click “Search Archives” and choose December 2020 from the dropdown menu. _____________________________ What principles and core […]
IJRCS-Facilitating Musical Expression in School Choirs: Honoring Individuality, Seeking Unity
The International Journal of Research in Choral Singing (IJRCS) is ACDA’s scholarly publication that welcomes studies that apply rigorous, systematically-grounded methodologies, either quantitative or qualitative, to investigate phenomena of potential interest to all who sing in, work with, or are otherwise interested in choral ensembles. Below is the abstract from this article written by Andrea […]
January Choral Journal Preview
The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. This issue is a complete preview of the sessions and performances at all 6 ACDA Region Conferences in February and March 2022. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version, available at […]
CJ Replay: Building a Foundation: Interviews with International Exchange Program Conducting Fellows
The May 2021 issue of Choral Journal is online and is a focus on international activities. This issue features an article titled “Building a Foundation: Interviews with International Exchange Program Conducting Fellows” by T. J. Harper with Jeffery Ames, Jihoon Park, Sara Durkin, Rodrigo Faguaga, Julie Yu, and Ken Wakia. You can read it in its […]