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Make a Difference
Today begins a new era for the American Choral Directors Association as we ask all of our members to help determine the priorities for the actions and resources of our Association. Today, our Stratetic Planning Membership Survey goes live at www.acda.org, and asks our membership to weigh-in on what should be the focus of our […]
Stifled by block scheduling
I’m surprised there haven’t been more stories like this: The Middletown High School vocal ensemble has qualified to participate in the state choral festival in May, but practicing between now and then will be a challenge. Students and choir director Lori Bower have started scheduling after-school rehearsals, but it’s been difficult. Senior Timmy Huth said the ensemble’s […]
Stick Time: Warm-up with Conte 2
Composer & conductor David Conte discusses a warm up during his session at the 2011 ACDA National Conference.
Stick Time: Choir as Community.
In this brief excerpt from her interest session presented during the 2011 ACDA National Conference, Sandra Snow discusses the choir as a community.
Stick Time: Connecting with the Self through Choral Music
In this brief excerpt from her interest session presented during the 2011 ACDA National Conference, Sandra Snow discusses the value of the choral arts for connecting with the self.
Stick Time: Musical Meaning in a Choral Rehearsal
In this brief excerpt from her interest session presented during the 2011 ACDA National Conference, Sandra Snow discusses the importance of understanding text and context within the music being sung by a choir.
Saturday Respite: Bugs Bunny
I never tire of this . . . enjoy a laugh about conductors & baritones.
Anúna @ Fukushima
In December, Anúna paid a visit to Onahama 1st Elementary School, Iwaki, Fukushima to give a very special performance. A word from Michael McGlynn about the trip and video: I thought that this video might interest Choralnet users – two of our members for this tour were from the USA. I have to […]