The November/December 2022 issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “The Aging Voice: Challenges and Exercises” by Jennifer Trost. Following is a portion from the introduction. _________________ All her life, my great-aunt Eleanor loved to sing, especially in church choirs. However, I remember a story told about her last choral experience, which did not have […]
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CJ Replay: Igniting Senior Voices in Multigenerational Choirs
The February 2017 issue of Choral Journal features an article titled “Passing the Torch: Igniting Senior Voices in Multigenerational Choirs” by Victoria Meredith. You can read it in its entirety online at acda.org/choraljournal. Click “Search Archives” and choose February 2017 from the dropdown menu._____________________________ A multigenerational choir provides an opportunity for singers of all ages to learn with, […]
ChorTeach Preview: Singing Seniors
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 Nicole Aldrich appearing in the Summer 2019 issue._____________________________________ Older adults […]
One from the Folder: Weekly Repertoire Thoughts for Women’s/Treble Choirs
Week 23: Friday, August 24, 2018 “Hidden Memories (Déjà Vu)” by Gordon Thornett Text by Linda Marcus SSA, a cappella Sweet, simple, innocent. Gordon Thornett’s setting of Linda Marcus’ text is all those and more. Based entirely on the pentatonic scale, the musical motifs are reminiscent of childhood songs and melodies, while the poetry recalls […]