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The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue.

ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this issue. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal!

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FEATURE ARTICLES

Healthy Minimization of Vibrato: An Exploration of “Straight Tone” by Danya Katok

Examining Choral Music with a Rhetorical Perspective: A Practical Guide by Gary Seighman

HALLELUJAH, AMEN

American Christian Orthodox Choral Music by Jason Thoms

ARTICLES

Research Report
Encouraging Participation in Choral Ensembles by Seth Pendergast

Rehearsal Break
Reinforcing Fundamentals through Gesture by Kody Wallace

Repertoire & Resources
Consider Getting the Blues by Sarin Williams (selected repertoire charts included)
— High School/College Blues Repertoire Chart (link to full repertoire chart)
— Middle School Blues Repertoire Chart (link to full repertoire chart)
— Elementary School Blues Repertoire Chart (link to full repertoire chart)

Repertoire Recommendations by National R&R Chairs

Choral Conversations
An Interview with Terry J. Barham by Jacob Narverud

ChorTeach Reprint
Maintaining Boys’ Interest in Singing by Terry J. Barham

October Choral Journal Preview

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The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. This is A Focus on Mental Health. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue.

ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this issue. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal!
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>>FOCUS ARTICLES

Remember You: Mental Health in a Life Dedicated to Choral Music by Stephanie and Troy Robertson

Burnout Prevention for Conductors and Their Choirs by Amelia Nagoski

Breath, Body, and Being: A Yoga-Inspired Choral “Practice” by Ramona M. Wis

Sound Teaching: Trauma-Informed Pedagogy in Choir by William Sauerland

Book Review

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African American Spirituals in the Public-School Choral Ensemble: Our Most Powerful Weapon Against Racism by Dara A. Gillis

Singing in Hebrew by Joshua R. Jacobson

Student Times
Representation, Mentorship, and Empowerment: Insights from Contemporary Female Choral Conductors by Gracie Palmore

Utilizing The Principles of Storytelling To Design Engaging Concert Programs

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The September issue of Choral Journal is online and features an article titled “Utilizing the Principles of Storytelling to Design Engaging Concert Programs” by Emilie Bertram. You can read it in its entirety at acda.org/choraljournal. Following is a portion from the introduction.

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The creation of an engaging concert program has been a topic of interest among choral music professionals for decades. Conductors consider numerous factors when choosing repertoire: the current and potential ability of the ensemble; the performing venue; representation of a variety of time periods, composers, key centers, styles, genres, languages, and textures; a balance of difficulty, both in terms of preparation and ease of listening; considerations of text; and the amount of rehearsal time available. In an academic setting, concert programming entails choosing repertoire that constitutes the course “textbook” during a student’s involvement with a particular ensemble.

The already complex task of selecting repertoire becomes even more challenging when one factors in the listening audience. Conductors must choose repertoire that keeps audience members engaged and attending concerts, essential for the longevity of any choral program. The formulation and presentation of engaging and relevant content, including repertoire, is a key contributing factor to the sustainability of choral programs and the well-being of choral singers and music patrons. Conductors have developed numerous organizational constructs to assist in designing concert programs that allow for these considerations. Some of the most commonly employed structures include: featuring the music of a specific composer(s), presenting music of a particular country, or creating a themed concert.

In addition to these time-tested frameworks, a “new” concept is emerging, one as old as humankind: storytelling. Neurological research has found that the human brain is hardwired to crave story. The power of a story lies in its ability to elicit an emotional response by tapping into universal values, while the familiar format encourages full attention and immersion.
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Read the full article in the September 2021 issue of Choral Journal at acda.org/choraljournal

September Choral Journal Preview

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The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue.

ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this issue. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal!
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Utilizing The Principles of Storytelling To Design Engaging Concert Programs by Emilie Bertram

Who’s a Good Director? Dog-Training Strategies for Better Rehearsing by Eliza Rubenstein

How Will Your Choir be Judged? What Adjudicators are Listening and Looking for at Festivals
by David Hensley

Rehearsal Break
Lift Every Voice and Sing: Why African Americans Stand by Marvin V. Curtis

Technology and the Choral Art
Michael Praetorius’ Nigra sum à 6: A Pedagogical Experiment by Kristina Boerger

Choral Conversations
On Resilience: A Conversation with Darla Bair by Nicholas Sienkiewicz

Book Reviews

June/July Choral Journal Preview

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The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue.

ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this issue. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal! Associate members can join for only $45 a year.
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HALLELUJAH, AMEN!
A section focused on Music in Worship
Performing Religious Music of the African American Experience by M. Roger Holland II
Sacred Music Choral Reviews

FEATURES
Daniel Friderici’s Rules for Choral Singing by Sion M. Honea

“The Capitalistic Machine Against a Radical Individual”: A Consideration of Marc Blitzstein’s Choral Opera, The Condemned (1932) by Richard Robbins

ARTICLES
Poem: Theory of Choir (Why Choir is Essential) by Annette Langlois Grunseth

On the Voice
Seven Essentials for Developing Voices in Choir: Part 1 by Francis Cathlina

Repertoire & Resources – Children’s Choirs
Children’s Choral Repertoire with Highlighted Pedagogical Elements by Katrina Turman

Technology and the Choral Art
NAXOS MusicBox Review by Kyle Hanson

Recorded Sound Reviews

May Choral Journal Preview

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The newest issue of Choral Journal is available online. Following is a list of the articles you will find in this issue.

ACDA members can log in with their username and password to view and download the newest edition. You can also read our electronic version. Below is a preview of the articles you will find in this issue. If you are not already a member of ACDA, join today to start receiving your monthly Choral Journal! Associate members can join for only $45 a year.
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FOCUS ARTICLES

Building a Foundation: Interviews with International Exchange Program Conducting Fellows
by T. J. Harper with Jeffery Ames, Jihoon Park, Sara Durkin, Rodrigo Faguaga, Julie Yu, and Ken Wakia

International Conductors Exchange Program to Sweden: Building Bridges through Choral Connections by Jeremy D. Jones and Joshua Habermann

Just One Trip: The Transforming Power of Cultural Exchange by Scott Glysson

ACDA Connecting with the World Webinar Series: A Living Online Resource by Tim Sharp

ACDA Costa Rica: Breaking Boundaries in Central America by David Ramírez and Josué Ramírez Palmer

Authenticity, Collaboration, Connection, and Growth: Exploring the ACDA International Activities Mentorship Program and the Power of YOU! by Emily Williams Burch with Ashley Conway and T. J. Harper

ARTICLES

Research Report
The Power of Incarcerated Voices to Transform Community: Research from a Women’s Prison Choir by Amanda Weber

Rehearsal Break
What’s in a Name? by Stuart Chapman Hill

2021 Summer Festival and Workshop Listings

Book Reviews

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