The February issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Critical Pedagogy and the Choir” by Simon Hill. You can read it in its entirety online at acda.org/choraljournal. Following is a portion from the introduction. ___________________ What is critical pedagogy? Since the release of Paulo Freire’s seminal work Pedagogy of the Oppressed, a singular definition […]
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The Future Of Black Choral History Month In My Choir
After writing my blog post last week which acknowledged my desire to “do better” as an educator, and as a person, I have decided to make permanent strides in my classroom. I would like to share my plan for incorporating Black History Month into my choral program moving forward. I would also like to thank the many black choral directors […]
PlayScore 2 for Choirs – iOS and Android
PlayScore 2 for choirs can play back any printed music, straight from a photo or PDF score – with full part separation. Snap or download your score into PlayScore 2 for instant playback. Hear the music as PlayScore 2 follows measure by measure. Tap anywhere, adjust tempo, create loops. Adjust part volumes to bring out […]
6 Realizations from this White Director about Inherent Racism within my Choir
My latest blog post is the most difficult one I’ve ever shared. I’ve challenged myself in hopes of positively impacting the choral community. As choral directors, Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of the many black choral artists who continue to inspire the choral world. As choral directors, Black History Month is also […]
FREE for your choir! “Bringing Joy!” for SATB Choir & Piano
FREE for your choir! “Bringing Joy!” for SATB Choir & Piano is a lively, joyful, Gospel-style piece. It is my great hope that this song brings you happiness and inspires you to spread God’s word. Preview (minus singers) at https://youtu.be/BMMX0PbC7WE . I recommend watching the video using the HD setting. A free, downloadable piano accompaniment […]
ChorTeach Preview: Healing Our Singers, Healing Ourselves–Social and Emotional Learning in Choir
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/publications/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 an excerpt from an article in the current Winter […]