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It’s been almost a year that I have been blogging from the perspective of wellness, inspirational writings, and yoga practice and principles, connecting to our lives as conductors and humans living in a wider world.  As I prepare to take a bit of a break this summer for recalibration and to focus on some other writing, […]

The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue. 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 […]

A non-auditioned choir is only as good as it’s strongest singers.  So where are your strongest singers? Are they in a select group instead? This blog post offers a different approach to a traditional choral program. There is a BIG DIFFERENCE between a Self-Selected Choir and a Non-Auditioned Choir.  check out my latest blog:Self-Selected Choir vs Non-Auditioned […]

Another Installment of the Oxford Series on the Choralosophy Podcast I had the joy and privilege of chatting with Oxford Choral Composer, Sarah Quartel. We centered our conversation around the ideas of collaborative music making, and choral music specifically, and their ability to build community, increase well being, flourishing and growth. We ranged also to “how […]

“Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” William Makepeace Thackeray This Sunday is Mother’s Day in the United States. I am a mother but am also a daughter, missing her mother especially this year. I think back seven years ago, Mom’s last Mother’s Day, and wish I had […]

“Do you call yourself a vocal music teacher or a choir director?” At first, this question seemed relatively simple and straightforward.  I was wrong. I was asked this question along with a few of our colleagues during an interview for a research study earlier this year.  As each of us took turns responding to the […]

ChorTeach is ACDA’s quarterly online publication, designed for those who work with singers of all levels. 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, visit acda.org/chorteach. Following is a list of the articles in the Spring 2021 […]

Who makes the best choral rehearsal tracks? You listen and decide. We are going to compare the approach, the value, and most importantly, the sound quality of Choral Tracks and Kinnison Choral Co.  These are two great companies who offer a great service, but they are different. Find out what works best for you and your choir! […]

Spoiler- Don’t Ask Them To Sing Louder One of the most common questions I get from choir teachers is “How do I get my kids to sing louder?! I beg and I plead, but they just don’t make any noise.” The first mistake you made was the begging and pleading. The second mistake was asking […]

“Oh, I am very weary, Though tears no longer flow; My eyes are tired of weeping, My heart is sick of woe.” Anne Bronte I am worn out. Tired; sick and tired and needing to rest. It’s been difficult for me to rest in this transition time, as things are looking up, and I am […]