The voice change process can be a challenging experience for young singers. Episode 32 of ChoralEd discusses musical accommodations that can support singers through their respective voice change. Musical accommodations occur when the choral educator makes changes to the musical material to better support their singers. (1) Octave displacement is a common accommodation where the […]
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May Choral Journal Preview
The May issue of Choral Journal is available online. 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 monthly Choral Journal! ARTICLES Tribute to an American Icon: Remembering Alice Parker […]
BCI Announces New Artistic Leadership Team
Berkshire Choral International has appointed its new artistic leadership team to succeed Music Director Frank Nemhauser, who is retiring from BCI after 38 seasons. Dr. Anthony Trecek-King will step into the new role of Artistic Director, providing leadership to the organization for strategic direction and long-term artistic vision. Trecek-King will also advise on annual programming and […]
ChoralEd: The Female Changing Voice
In the adventure that is the adolescent voice much attention is given to the male changing voice. While the male voice change is more drastic in terms of pitch fluctuation, the female voice change deserves equal attention. In episode 31, Dr. Jamea Sale discusses the phases of the female voice change and provides resources to […]
Rise Up and Sing with Shanan Estreicher
Queens is one of the most diverse places in the world. How can music serve as a “common language” for diverse students? This week, I am joined by Shanan Estreicher, a middle and elementary music teacher in Queens, New York. Shanan is also a composer, and songwriter who has found a magic formula to reach […]
ChoralEd: The Boy’s Changing Voice, Part 3 – Maintaining Boys’ Interest in Singing
In Part 3 of Dr. Terry J. Barham’s discussion of the boy’s changing voice, Dr. Barham shares strategies for maintaining a boy’s interest in singing. Recommendations include, To watch ChoralEd, Episode 30 on YouTube click HERE.