By Hilary Apfelstadt, ACDA Interim Executive Director As a graduate student at the University of Illinois decades ago, I attended my first national ACDA conference, and it truly changed my life. Never had I heard so many fine choirs gathered in one place or seen so many leaders in the field share their knowledge and […]
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Leading Voices: Learning Outcomes and Our Ability to Pivot
Learning Outcomes and Our Ability to Pivot It seems like every month there is a new term or phrase that surfaces as we journey through the COVID-19 educational landscape – Hybrid Learning, the Digital Choral Classroom, Synchronous and Asynchronous Instruction. Now here in Central New York, we have another new phrase going around called “the […]
A Practical Guide for Hosting Guest Artists
By Rebecca Lord Although we are unable to sing together freely during this perilous time, opportunities to collaborate virtually around the world are skyrocketing! The world is literally at our fingertips and there are extraordinary experiences to be had making new connections and building bridges across continents and cultures, as well as finding new treasures […]
Beauty from Ashes: Celebrating Choral Victories
By Rebecca Lord As conductors urge each other on during these perilous times, one phrase is repeated time and again: “think outside of the box!” Creative minds are taking on the challenge, and the potential life-and-death consequences of “normal” choral singing have spurred conductors toward innovations that will forever change the face of choral music. […]
October Choral Journal Preview
The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. It is a focus from ACDA’s Standing Committee for Education & Communication. 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. […]
Winner of the ACDA 2020 Raymond W. Brock Competition for Professional Composers Chosen
From the ACDA Composition Initiatives Standing Committee On August 23, 2020, the winners of the Raymond W. Brock Competition for Professional Composers were chosen: 1st place: Elaine Hagenberg – I Am the Wind2nd place: John Muehleisen – Sing to Me!3rd place: Joseph Gregorio – Go Out With Joy4th place: Ellen Gilson Voth – Across the Empty Square5th place: Carlos […]