The December 2019 issue of Choral Journal is now available online! Below is an excerpt of the interview article with the conductors of ACDA’s 2019 legacy directors chorus. You can read it in its entirety online at acda.org/choraljournal. Click “Search Archives” and choose December 2019 from the dropdown menu._____________________________ What do you think are the most striking changes […]
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December Choral Journal Preview
The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this […]
Notes for Success: Finding Repertoire
In May, August, and September 2015, the Choral Journal featured a three-part article series titled “Notes for Success: Advice for the First-Year Choral Teacher.” As part of the series, 11 choral conductors with teaching experience ranging from 4 to 34 years answered 10 questions related to setting expectations for your first year, classroom management, balancing a successful […]
What is Written on Our Choral Welcome Mats? Moving Beyond Performative Culture Toward a More Just Society
The December 2018 issue of Choral Journal is now available online. Below is an excerpt of the article “What is Written on Our Choral Welcome Mats? Moving Beyond Performative Culture Toward a More Just Society” by John D. Perkins. You can read it in its entirety online at acda.org/choraljournal. Click “Search Archives” and choose December 2018 from the […]
ChorTeach Replay: The Brain and Music
ChorTeach is ACDA’s quarterly publication for choral conductors and teachers at all levels. It is published online, and each issue contains four practical articles. If you are not already a member of ACDA, you can join and receive access to ChorTeach online. Below is an excerpt from an article written by Larry Swingen appearing in the Fall 2019 issue._____________________________________ Because of […]
Ephraim Amu’s African Songs: Notation and Performance Practice
The November 2019 issue of Choral Journal is now available online! This issue features an article written by Felicia Sandler titled “Ephraim Amu’s African Songs: Notation and Performance Practice.” Below is an excerpt of the article, and you can read it in its entirety in the November 2019 issue! Go to acda.org/choraljournal and click the image of the cover to […]