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Oh my… Haven’t books been written on this subject?!?   And aren’t seminars almost always presented at every major conference about keeping boys in your chorus? And I’m trying to sum it up in a quick blog post? Impossible. But…as I always say each time I write, I don’t have all the answers…or even half […]

ChoralNet is a special kind of community. We can come, join with other people who love vocal music, and not worry about the spam or trolling that can happen in other venues. That doesn’t happen by accident. We are indebted to an incredible team of moderators who help to create this space by staying connected […]

“Make yourself do unpleasant things so as to gain the upper hand of your soul.” W. E. B. Du Bois Donna* and I have been corresponding since late last fall. After a move, due to her spouse’s job, she found a church position. She began last August, 12 months after their move, contacting me within […]

This week on Going Beyond Words and ACDA Radio, Host Stan Schmidt invites you to a broadcast of music by African American composers and musicians that will add to your seasonal listening.

Choral Clarity Presents: Many teachers throughout the country are required to participate in their state’s festival while others willingly choose to bring their ensembles. While festival requirements vary from state to state, the idea of them mainly remains the same.   But what do our students gain from this experience? What do we gain from this experience? Find […]

The upcoming May issue of Choral Journal features an article titled “A Master of Styles: The Choral Music of William Bolcom.” William Bolcom is a living composer who was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1938. He has composed in all genres: nine symphonies, four concertos, twelve string quartets, four violin sonatas, four operas, three pieces […]

“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” Charles Dickens I have to admit something; I am crazy about college basketball. And I came a bit late to the Big Dance. It wasn’t until […]

Going Beyond Words w/ Stan Schmidt Show 2320 – Mass #2 in F Major by Marcel Tyberg (Tee-Berg) This week on Going Beyond Words and ACDA Radio Host Stan Schmidt  takes you toward the Lenten season and a piece of Music  from the Tyberg Project….Music Lost in the Holocaust.   This visit begins with the Sacred Spirit […]

Choral Clarity Presents: It is certainly true that some students might appear not to care. Students might not connect to our subject,  to their surroundings, to our approach, or even to us. It is our job, as educators, to figure out a way to engage all of our students. Here’s How to Engage The Students […]

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. The Fall 2009 issues contains an article […]