Bob Eaton, president of ACDA's Eastern Division, gives us this juxtaposition of choral music and technology: I received an email and in place of the typical "sent from my iPhone, or Android or whatever" statement it said: "Sent from choir rehearsal." A student? A choir member? No… The choir director!
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MS/JH/ – When I Sing to Make You Dance (3pt Mixed/opt Bar) Michael John Trotta
About the song . . . When I Sing to Make You Dance was commissioned by Polly Murray and ChildrenSong of New Jersey to provide artistic expression for emerging mixed choirs. The ranges are ideal for newly changed and developing voices. An energetic piano accompaniment features subtle suspensions that provide a harmonic and rhythmic […]
Huddersfield Choral gives robes to African charities
WEST YORKSHIRE, UK — THEY say music travels but so, it seems, do Huddersfield Choral Society’s old dresses! The ladies of the choir celebrated the society’s 175th anniversary last season by investing in new two piece blue outfits which they wear at concerts. But what to do with the old dresses that are still in good […]
ACDA 4 U: Western Division Includes Movement Session
Among the fabulous interest sessions scheduled for the Western Division Conference is “Movement: The Key to Making your Choir Sound Good.” This session – presented by Charlene Archibeque – will cite recent research into how movement helps people learn and retain ideas, concepts, and sounds. The clinician will be demonstrate movement of the singers’ bodies […]
Mary Hopper Wins ACDA National Election
The American Choral Directors Association is pleased to announce that Mary Hopper has been elected the national President-Elect Designate. Mary will have a wide range of responsibilities along the presidential track and will assume the Presidency of the Association in July, 2015. “It is an honor to be asked to serve ACDA in this way, […]
Rod Bushey Receives Michigan Honor
By Amanda Whitesell HOWELL, MI — A “whole brigade” of students might not have pursued music careers if it weren’t for Rod Bushey, says a co-worker. The Howell High School choir director was named the Michigan School Vocal Music Association’s 2012 teacher of the year. The award is the most prestigious honor given to vocal music […]