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This week Going Beyond Words on ACDA Radio and ChoralNet continues a Lenten approach.   First from a new CD dealing with the topic of “Tenebrae – Music for Meditation and Contemplation” by German Male Ensemble Amarcord they offer “Da Pacem Domine” (Give Peace In our Time) by Johann Walter…….Next is one of several new selections that Judith […]

For many of us, we have our eye set on next year’s enrollment. Recruitment seems to become a key part of our job. Before you put on your recruitment hat, I urge you to read:   Don’t Recruit New Members Until You’ve Done This First…   Don’t Recruit New Members Until You’ve Done This First…….. […]

The latest issue of Choral Journal is available online! 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 issue. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your […]

“If time be of all things the most precious, wasting time must be the greatest prodigality.” Benjamin Franklin I am ticked this week for a number of reasons. My chamber choir is in the midst of their spring audition cycle and I have had two singers who wanted to audition for my choir blow me […]

This week Going Beyond Words returns to the season of Lent to present on ACDA Radio and ChoralNet seven different choral ensembles, six from the United States, one from England and one from Belgiam; plus a contralto that was one of the most recognizable voices singing spirituals, Marian Anderson with “I Want Jesus to Walk with […]

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 as an Associate for $45 per year and receive access to ChorTeach and the Choral Journal online. Last year I created an annotated ChorTeach index (found […]

By Jonathan Babcock, DMA, Texas State University Throughout my years as a student, I was always drawn to opportunities to lead and contribute to my musical community. As a high schooler, I was thrilled to be elected the president of the school marching band. The process of being elected by my peers, provided this lanky, […]

“My work today is perceived as being classic, but when I first started out, it was a break from the norm. Since then, I have continued to reinvent myself. I don’t change my style, but I allow it to evolve.” Giorgio Armani The courage to be yourself, looking at things from your own perspective takes […]

This week Going Beyond Words returns to present on ACDA Radio and ChoralNet three composers whose styles will take you through the post JS Bach era to the end of the 20th century.    The first composer lived a long fruitful life of 99 years and Stan Schmidt your host was very fortunate to have Norwegian born […]

This week Going Beyond Words Host Stan Schmidt brings back to ACDA Radio and ChoralNet show he did on April 7, 2013….sort of a Valentine recall and offers choir directors an hour of music by Composers responsible for pages in the American Song Book.   It’s best that you make a cup of Hot Coco put […]