“The bulk of music teaching in this region centers around rote training and follows the model of the Royal School of Music system… It was more common than not for students to have incredible improvisational skills, beautiful voices, and the ability to perform on more than one instrument. Their creativity abounded and their enthusiasm was infectious.” In the August issue of Choral Journal, Christy Lee […]
America Cantat 8
America Cantat 8 ~ Sights & Sounds of Celebration
“Sing a Song of Joy and Gladness ~ Sing a Song of Peace and Harmony Sing Across the Islands ~ Sing Across the Sea Sing a Song of Peace and Harmony ~ Oh Sing! Sing! Sing a Song!” America Cantat 8 continues to represent the very finest musical and cultural exchange in one of […]
America Cantat 8 – A Confluence of Inspiration
AC8: It takes a village… Highlights from America Cantat 8 Over ten days, singers of all ages and abilities participate in overlapping five-day-long workshops, led by some of the most prestigious choral clinicians in the world. During these workshops participants rehearse choral pieces indigenous to participating choirs including some previous America Cantat host countries. At the […]
America Cantat 8: Celebrating the Rich Musical Heritage of the Americas
On August 21, choirs and conductors from around the world gathered in Nassau, The Bahamas, to participate in America Cantat 8. This premier music festival closes on August 31 with a free afternoon concert series and final closing ceremonies in the evening. ACDA is proud to partner with America Cantat to host AC8. In the […]
America Cantat 8 ~ Color & Charisma
A Celebration of Cultural Enrichment through International Collaboration “Music is the universal language: We the participants in America Cantat 8, pledge to use our love for music and our gifts in music, to promote universal accord, foster harmony and peace among nations, and to represent our countries proudly, with honor.” Entering the sixth day of this historic […]
America Cantat 8
America Cantat 8 ~ Nassau, Bahamas Highlights from the first days of America Cantat This month, the American Choral Directors Association is hosting America Cantat 8 in Nassau, Bahamas. AC8 is an international gathering of choirs, conductors and choral artists that celebrates the spirit of collaboration and cultural diversity of the Americas. This 10-day festival […]