From the article “Searching for choral repertoire: Why you should use MUSICANET.ORG rather than GOOGLE !” by Jean Sturm: “In Musica, several search forms are available so that the user can choose the one that is most suitable for the search he wants to do or that he manages best, and this from the beginner […]
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The A Cappella Connection with Deke Sharon
When you perform, it’s your job to go out there and save a life.Deke Sharon This week, I welcome the “Father of Contemporary A Cappella,” Deke Sharon onto the show. We discuss the origins of the modern “A Cappella” genre as well as the “family tree” of other types of A Cappella vocal music genres […]
Car Thoughts: Student Led Sectionals
“Whoever is doing the talking is doing the learning.” Jen York-Barr In this special car thoughts I will not only DESCRIBE how I use sectionals in rehearsal, I will show you! (Video recommended) I am a big believer in student ownership, and there are few better ways to accomplish this than building a culture of […]
Choral Potpourri/Choral Ethics: Subtle Sexism in Classical Music
“Sexism is real in this country.” Kamela Harris It’s part of a being woman conductor or composer to be looked on as something unusual. We’re called “strange” or “weird” and certainly not taken seriously. Folks focus on things about us, often not relating to the music, such as what we wear or how we present […]
January Choral Journal Preview
The January issue of Choral Journal is available online. This issue is a preview of the 2023 National Conference. ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your […]
The Most Gorgeous Music You’ve Never Heard
Choral music can be symphonic, creating great walls of sound and a kaleidoscope of colors. Like Poulenc’s Mass in G or Lauridsen’s Les Chansons des Roses, these works can stun audiences and even change lives. How many of us became choral musicians due to an exquisitely performed, stunningly gorgeous choral work? Graphite has such works in our catalog. Your choirs can […]