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Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Unicorns

“‘Do you know, I always thought unicorns were fabulous monsters, too? I never saw one alive before!’ ‘Well, now that we have seen each other,’ said the unicorn, ‘if you’ll believe in me, I’ll believe in you.’” –Lewis Carroll; Through the Looking Glass I was at my usual Southland Arts (a community arts alliance) meeting […]

February 16, 2023 - Marie Grass Amenta | arts alliance, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri

“Note to Self” – an Advocacy & Collaboration Monthly Blog Post

By: Adrian Gordon & Emily Williams Burch  Let’s talk about transitions. They happen all the time. Of course, there are the obvious ones, such as the transition into a new job, a new location, or anything “new.” But what about the transitions that are just part of life. Think about the transition into a new […]

February 15, 2023 - Emily Williams Burch | Advocacy & Collaboration

ChorTeach Winter 2023 Preview

ChorTeach is ACDA’s quarterly online publication, designed for those who work with singers of all levels. Following is a list of the articles in the Winter 2023 issue! A full annotated ChorTeach index is available online at acda.org/chorteach. Over 160 articles are organized into seventeen categories. For submission information, to view the index, or to read the latest issue, […]

February 13, 2023 - Amanda Bumgarner | ChorTeach

9 Last Minute Choir Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas

I must confess that even though I write about Choir Valentine’s Day every year, I have yet to prepare anything for my February 14th choir rehearsal. Lucky for me, I have my own blog post, “9 Last Minute Choir Valentine’s Day Rehearsal Ideas”, that I know is filled with last-minute ideas I can implement Monday […]

February 12, 2023 - Adam Paltrowitz | Choral Clarity

Remaking History with Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett

This week, welcome BACK to the show Dr. Marques Garrett, who last appeared in episode 17, “Beyond Elijah Rock,” where many of us were introduced to the concept of “non-idiomatic” music of Black composers. In this episode, part of the “Oxford Series,” Marques returns to celebrate his latest contribution to the growing canon of music by Black composers […]

February 10, 2023 - Chris Munce | Choralosophy

Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Rock Star

“I won’t be a rock star. I will be a legend.”  Freddie Mercury My youngest brother is a conservatory trained percussionist…..which means he’s played for a LOT of rock bands.  Classically trained, he likes playing for rock bands more than orchestras. Why?  The atmosphere.  According to him, most rock musicians are not the spoiled brats […]

February 9, 2023 - Marie Grass Amenta | Choral Culture, Choral Ethics, Choral Potpourri, The Choral Life

The Conductor as Yogi: Self-Care

“Self-care is never a selfish act — it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others.” Parker Palmer, Let Your Life Speak Self-care has always been at the core of ancient traditions which evolved to help us seek and maintain balance in body, […]

February 7, 2023 - Ramona Wis | Leadership, Others, Self Care, The Choral Life

February Choral Journal

The February issue of Choral Journal is available online. This issue is the program book for the 2023 National Conference. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving […]

February 6, 2023 - Amanda Bumgarner | Choral Journal

12 Ways to Effectively Embrace Valentine’s Day in a Choral Program

Valentine’s Day may seem like a holiday that should be ignored in choir, but I think it could be a missed opportunity! Choir and singing is all about creating connection and spreading love. This post will share practical and effective ideas that include everyone! Here is: Valentine’s Day Choir Rehearsal: 12 Ways to Make It Productive!

February 5, 2023 - Adam Paltrowitz | Choral Clarity

The A Cappella Rehearsal Live at CMEA

Last week I had the incredible honor to headline at CMEA in Colorado Springs. I was able to introduce the A Cappella rehearsal (no piano played while singing, and without hearing the piece first.) This is the first part of my concept that I proposed for my rejected National ACDA session. So I did it […]

February 3, 2023 - Chris Munce | Choralosophy
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