“Musica Viva NY: sounds of the city…with a commitment to new music and diverse composers, New York City choir Musica Viva NY is paving the way for daring collaborations” – Choir & Organ New York, NY (For Release 10.21.24) — New York City’s leading chamber choir, Musica Viva NY, kickstarts the holiday season with THIS LOVE […]
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October Choral Journal Preview
The October 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! ____________ Burnout Tenacious Teachers: A Methodical Approach to Burnout […]
Holiday Procrastinator’s Special
Attention Conductors! We know how it is when you put off planning your winter concerts—we’ve all been there. But don’t worry, because we’ve got you. Here are some great new pieces for the choral conductor on the go. Treble Choir Blow, Blow, thou Winter Wind Jennifer Lucy Cook (Compose Like A Girl)for SSA choir, tambourine & […]
ChoralEd: Simplify the Music Learning Process: Harmonic Chord Chart
In episode 37, ChoralEd host Micah Bland recommends the use of a harmonic chord chart when sight-reading new performance repertoire. The implementation of a harmonic chord chart serves two purposes. First, pitch and rhythm are separated from each other allowing students to focus on one musical element at a time. This feature can be advantageous […]
Thinking in the Language of Music with Libby Larsen
When I work with emerging composers trying to get noticed, I ask them “What are you trying to be noticed FOR?”- Libby Larsen. Could the social media environment incentivize non-musical answers to this question? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable composer Libby Larsen about her journey into the world […]
New Multi-Movement Works AVAILABLE NOW!
There is never a dull moment at Graphite. The prolific and consistent quality of our composer’s work is impressive. Here are several brand new additions to the catalog. Be the first to share them with your choir! “To Know the Path,” for mixed choir, soloists, and chamber ensemble, is a fascinating and bold new cantata […]