More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #35: Use the 3×10 technique. This is an interesting idea, coming from a neurologist, Dr. Douglas Fields, "who researches memory and learning. He discovered that our brains make stronger connections when they're stimulated three times with a rest period of ten minutes between each stimulation. . . . 'I […]
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GUEST BLOG: “Music Can Make a Difference and So Can You!” by Heather MacDonald
MUSIC CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND SO CAN YOU! by Heather MacDonald (Volunteer & Community Engagement Director, United Way of Salt Lake City) The mission of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is to inspire excellence in choral music through education, performance, composition, and advocacy. The ACDA hosted their 2015 National Conference in […]
Conference Morsel: Singer-Friendly Rehearsals
(An excerpt from the interest session “Brain-Friendly Strategies for Singer-Friendly Rehearsals,” presented by Charlene Archibeque & Debbie Glaze during the 2015 ACDA National Conference.) The Brain loves and makes connections through variety and novelty. Synapses fire and connections are made through new experiences and focused awareness. The creative choral director must do everything […]
I have got my leave- Nicholaus B. Cummins- SATB divisi (unaccomp)
I Have Got My Leave (SATB/unaccomp) Click here for a score preview Click here to purchase the score I have got my leave was initially composed for the Louisiana State University Chamber Singers in 2010 while I was completing my coursework for a Doctor of Musical Arts. I edited and reworked the composition […]
What’s on Great Sacred Music, Sunday, March 22, 2015
In case you cannot hear the show live, the playlist is on Spotify for you to enjoy: GSM – Sunday, March 12, 2015 Don’t forget that we have more choral and organ music programmed on Sunday evenings beginning at 10 p.m. eastern. Rob Rob Kennedy Great Sacred Music The Classical Stationhttp://theclassicalstation.org To subscribe to my weekly playlist […]
New Cantata Commission
Hello all, I am about to start writing a choral cantata of approximately 18-25 minutes for chorus, soloists and organ (with an eye towards orchestra in the future) which will use the Latin Exsultet text in a concert setting. I am looking for a consortium of 4-5 college or university choirs that would be interested in commissioning the […]