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 […]
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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.
March/April Choral Journal Preview
The March/April 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! Universal Design for Learning: Embracing Learner Variability in Choral […]
ChorTeach Winter 2024
ChorTeach is ACDA’s quarterly online publication, designed for those who work with singers of all levels. Following is a list of the articles in the Winter 2024 issue! A full annotated ChorTeach index is available online at acda.org/chorteach. Over 160 articles are organized into seventeen categories. For submission information, to view the index, or to read the latest issue, […]
MusicEase Notation Editor Now FREE
MusicEase Software has released version 10.1 of the MusicEase intelligent music notation editor. MusicEase is a true notation editor and not just a paint program with bells and whistles related to music notation*. As such, it features true transposition, intelligent cast-off (redetermination of system breaks so that each system has roughly the same density), the […]
ChoralEd: The Boy’s Changing Voice, Part 2 – Determining Voice Parts
In Part 2 of our three-part series on the boy’s changing voice Dr. Terry J. Barham provides insight into the voice test process. When determining a boy’s voice part, Dr. Barham suggests the teacher establish a welcoming environment, completing the voice test individually (although group settings are also acceptable). To begin, identify the student’s spoken […]