Why We Sing: Body, Personality, and Connection The February episode of the ACDA Podcast continues our year-long exploration of the question “Why do we sing?” This month’s conversation looks at singing through the lens of body awareness, personality, and human connection. In this episode, Steve speaks with Sarah McMahill, who shares insights from her work […]
Announcing Landmark Premiere of “Requiem for America” featuring Native American Choirs
ANNOUNCING THE LANDMARK PREMIERE OF REQUIEM FOR AMERICA BY MOHICAN/MUNSEE-LENAPE COMPOSER BRENT MICHAEL DAVIDS Commissioned by White Snake Projects + The Lenape Center A Searing Work Confronting Hard Truths About America’s Founding A Reflection on the United States’ 250 Years of Independence Performances by BBC Symphony Orchestra, London (May 17) + White Snake Projects, Boston (Nov 14) […]
Hartt Community Division Summerterm
The Hartt Community Division (located in Hartford, CT) is excited to announce that registration for summer programs is now open! We have a variety of different programs, such as: Hartt Suzuki Student Institute Young Composers Project I & II Summer Vocal Institute (SVI) Chamber Music SummerFest Flute Intensive: Middle and High School For more information […]
The Choral Director’s Toolbox This Week
In this week’s episode of The Choral Director’s Toolbox, host Dr. William Baker addresses a difficult but important reality of choral life; when and how to step away from an ensemble with honesty, professionalism, and integrity. Framing choral participation as a covenantal relationship, he offers thoughtful guidance for singers and leaders facing unavoidable changes, conflict, or resignation, emphasizing the […]
New Jersey Symphony Performs All-Choral Concerts in Newark, April 16-18
New Jersey Symphony Presents an All-Choral Concert of Mozart’s Requiem and More at Newark’s New Jersey Performing Arts Center, April 16 + 18, 2026 featuring Mei Gui Zhang (soprano), Taylor Raven (mezzo-soprano), Eric Ferring (tenor), Dashon Burton (baritone), Montclair State University Chorale and New Jersey Symphony led by Xian Zhang (conductor) Xian Zhang […]
A new experiment for 2026: one state, one choir.
26/27 · STATE PREMIERE A new experiment for 2026: one state, one choir. I’ve just finished Odes of Love, and something unexpected happened: it didn’t feel like the kind of piece that should be released the usual way. It’s about what’s singular, fleeting, and real. About the kind of presence that only exists once, if […]