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Tuesday, February 9
Philadelphia Bach Institute
All events occur at Rock Hall Auditorium, Temple University except when noted otherwise
Tues 11:00am  Opening Lunch - Marriott Downtown Philadelphia "Thirteen"
Tues Meet and greet the Institute participants and staff. The cost of the lunch is not included. 
Tues
Tues 12:30pm Institute Registration 
Tues Robert Duff, Dartmouth College (NH); and Dawn Willis, Bella Voce Women's Chorus (VT)
Tues
Tues 1:00pm  Conducting Master Class - The Motets of Johann Sebastian Bach 
Tues BWV 226 - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf 
Tues Timothy Reno (MD/DC), Beverly Shangkuan (CT), and Bryan Zaros (CT); conductors
Tues Helmuth Rilling, clinician
Tues
Tues University of Delaware Chorale; Paul D. Head, conductor (DE)
Tues Members of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Tues
Tues 3:00pm  Internalizing the Music and Structure of the Motets of Bach through Dalcroze Eurhythmics 
Tues Lawrence Doebler, Ithaca College (NY)
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Tues 5:00pm  Public lecture and Performance - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226
Tues University of Delaware Chorale and members of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Tues Timothy Reno, Beverly Shangkuan, and Bryan Zaros; conductors
Tues Helmuth Rilling, lecturer
Wed Wednesday, February 10
Wed Philadelphia Bach Institute 
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Wed 10:00am  Conducting Master Class - The Motets of Johann Sebastian Bach
Wed BWV 225 - Singet dem Herrn 
Wed Jeff Buettner (VT), Stephen Caldwell (PA), and Troy Quinn (RI); conductors
Wed Helmuth Rilling, clinician
Wed University of Maryland Chamber Singers; Edward Maclary, conductor (MD/DC)
Wed Members of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Wed
Wed 11:30am  Lunch 
Wed
Wed 1:30pm  Conductor’s Chorus Rehearsal I 
Wed Choruses from Sven-David Sandström's Messiah 
Wed Helmuth Rilling, conductor 
Wed Donald St. Pierre, accompanist
Wed
Wed 5:00pm  Public lecture and Performance - Singet dem Herrn, BWV225 
Wed University of Maryland Chamber Singers and members of the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia 
Wed Jeff Buettner, Stephen Caldwell, and Troy Quinn; conductors 
Wed Helmuth Rilling, lecturer
           
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Wed 8:00am-2:00pm   Stetson Convention Services Marriott Franklin Hall
Wed   Exhibit set-up  
Wed 10:00-11:30am   Conference Committee Meeting Marriott Room 403
Wed
Wed 12:30pm-2:00pm Jazz Honor Choir Registration and Re-auditions Marriott Franklin Hall Lobby
Wed Marty Lassman, Jazz Choir Coordinator; Cab Calloway School of the Arts (DE) Marriott Room 402, Room 403
Wed
Wed 2:00pm-4:30pm Jazz Honor Choir Rehearsal Marriott Franklin Hall 8-9
Wed All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers
Wed
Wed 2:00pm-5:00pm Men's and Women's Honor Choir Registration and Re-auditions Marriott Franklin Hall Lobby
Wed Jeff Welcher, Men's Choir Coordinator ; Oneida High School (NY)  Men-Marriott Room 402, Room 403
Wed Christine Cramer-Merkel, Women's Choir Coordinator; Gates Chili High School (NY) Women-Marriott Liberty, Independence Ballrooms
Wed
Wed 2:00pm-5:00pm Children's Honor Choir Registration and Re-auditions Courtyard Grand Ballroom Lobby
Wed Lillie Feierabend, Children's Choir Co-Coordinator; Connecticut Children's Chorus (CT) Logan, Rittenhouse Rooms
Wed Charles Harrill, Children's Choir Co-Coordinator; Connecticut Children's Chorus (CT)
Wed
Wed 2:00pm-9:00pm   Exhibitor Load-In and Set-up Marriott Franklin Hall
Wed
Wed 2:00pm-9:00pm Conference Registration Marriott Franklin Hall
Wed Russell Bloom, Eastern Division Conference Registrar; St. Paul's Methodist Church (PA)
Wed Craig Gregory, ACDA Assistant Director and Chapter Liaison (OK)
Wed
Wed 6:00pm-8:30pm Children's Honor Choir Rehearsal Courtyard Grand Ballroom
Wed All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers 
Wed  
Wed 6:30-9:30pm Men's, Women's, and Jazz Honor Choir Rehearsals 
Wed All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers  Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Wed   Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Wed Jazz-Marriott Franklin Hall 8-9
Wed
Wed 7:00-9:00pm   State President's Meeting Marriott Room 402
Wed   Tim Sharp, ACDA Executive Director; Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK)  
Wed   Hosted by Robert Eaton, Eastern Division President-Elect; Assabet Valley Mastersingers (MA)  
Wed
Wed 7:00-9:00pm   Repertoire & Standards Committee Meeting Marriott Independence Ballroom
Wed   Nancy Cox, Chair of ACDA National Repertoire & Standards Committee; Altus Junior High School, retired (OK)
Wed   Hosted by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President; Penn State University (PA)  
Wed
Wed 8:00pm In Concert Marriott Liberty Ballroom A,B,C
Wed
Wed "Off the Beat"
Wed The University of Pennsylvania's modern rock co-ed a cappella group is a four-time winner of the 
Wed Contemporary A Cappella Society's award for Best Album in the Country. Known for their innovative 
Wed vocal percussion, they have just released their 19th studio album. "Off the Beat" members will have 
Wed CDs available for sale after the concert. 
Wed Hosted by Sheryl Monkelien, Eastern Division Vocal Jazz R&S Chair; Mansfield University (PA)
Wed
Wed 9:00-10:30pm   Division/State Leadership Reception Marriott "JW's"
Wed   Hosted by Lynn Drafall and Robert Eaton  
Thu Thursday, February 11
Thu All sessions are one hour in length unless otherwise noted
Thu
Thu In addition to concerts and sessions for conductors of university, high school, jr. high/middle school, and children's choirs, 
Thu today's schedule features specific events designed for students as well as conductors interested in multi-cultural choral music.
Thu
Thu The Registration Desk is open from 7:30am-5:00pm
Thu The Exhibit Hall is open from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-6:30pm
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Thu 7:30am - 8:45am   Honor Choir Breakfast  Children-Courtyard Grand Ballroom Lobby
Thu     Men, Women, and Jazz-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon F
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Thu 8:00am Coffee Klatsch at Exhibits Marriott Franklin Hall
Thu Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while getting a sneak preview of our exhibits
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Thu 9:00am-12:00pm Honor Choir Rehearsals Children-Courtyard Grand Ballroom
Thu  All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers  Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Thu Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Thu Jazz-Marriott Franklin Hall 8-9
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Thu 9:05am Concert Welcome First Baptist Church
Thu America the Beautiful, Samuel A. Ward
Thu Conducted by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President; Penn State University (PA) 
Thu Accompanied by Anthony Leach, Eastern Division Urban Initiatives Co-Chair; Penn State University (PA)
Thu
Thu 9:15am In Concert  First Baptist Church
Thu York County Junior Honors Choir; Donna A. Knott, conductor (PA)
Thu jr. high/middle school Rhode Island Children's Chorus Chamber Choir; Christine Noel, conductor (RI)
Thu children Hosted by Robert Rappa, Rhode Island State President; Martin Middle School (RI)
Thu
Thu Repertoire Forum - Women II, SSA/SSAA Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Thu high school Music for advanced women’s choirs in the high school, college, and community
Thu university Conducted by Susan Wharton Conkling, Eastern Division Women's Choirs R&S Chair; Eastman School of Music (NY) 
Thu Accompanied by Julie Covach, Willink Middle School (NY)
Thu
Thu Let’s Talk: Q/A with Helmuth Rilling Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Thu Moderated by Robert Duff, Director of the Philadelphia Bach Institute, Dartmouth College (NH); and
Thu students David Fryling, Eastern Division Youth & Student Activities R&S Chair; Hofstra University (NY)
Thu
Thu The Score is the Door: Culture, Context and Programming Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Thu Marian Dolan, Artistic Director of The Choir Project (FL)
Thu multi-cultural Hosted by Ronald D. Johnson, Eastern Division Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives R&S Chair; 
Thu First Baptist Church of Highland Park (MD/DC)
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Thu Toward a Uniquely American Musical Experience --A Cross-Cultural Companion to Bach Cantata BWV 110 Marriott Independence Ballroom
Thu Doreen Rao, University of Toronto (ON); Assisted by the University of Toronto MacMillan Singers
Thu university Special Guest: Imant Raminsh
Thu Hosted by Catharine Melhorn, Massachusetts State President-Elect, Mt. Holyoke College, retired (MA)
Thu
Thu 9:15am-11:45am High School Soundtable  Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Thu This session is designed to answer the question often asked after a great performance: "how did they do that?" 
Thu Four high school choirs will demonstrate vocal warm-ups and perform for 10-12 minutes. Following, the conductors 
Thu high school will provide a brief history of their programs, discuss curricula and rehearsal techniques, and talk about 
Thu their school communities. Audience interaction with the conductors and singers will be encouraged.
Thu Moderated by Robert Drafall, Pennsylvania State President; State College Area High School (PA)
Thu Pennsbury High School Concert Choir; James D. Moyer, conductor (PA)
Thu Cherry Hill High School West Chamber Singers; Christine C. Bass, conductor (NJ)
Thu Herricks High School Chamber Choir; Louise O'Hanlon, conductor (NY)
Thu Strath Haven High School Silvertones; John H. Shankweiler, conductor (PA)
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Thu 10:00am-12:00pm   Men in the Middle Workshop Choir Rehearsal Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Thu   Note: This rehearsal is open to official ACDA choir chaperones only.  
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Thu 10:00am-12:00pm face2face Marriott Franklin Hall 5
Thu Chat privately with prestigious conductors, clinicians, and composers. Sign up for specific Marriott Meeting Rooms 401, 402
Thu appointment times in advance at the Registration Desk. A listing of people available at this time
Thu  can be found in the conference program book.
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Thu 10:40am Concert Welcome First Baptist Church
Thu Os Justi, Anton Bruckner
Thu Conducted by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President; Penn State University (PA)
Thu 10:45am In Concert First Baptist Church
Thu Rutgers University Glee Club; Patrick Gardner, conductor (NJ)
Thu university Ithaca College Women's Chorale; Janet Galván, conductor (NY)
Thu Hosted by Laurie Lausi, New Jersey State President: Cherry Hill High School East (NJ); and 
Thu Frederic H. Ford, Eastern Division Past President; Bridgewater-Raritan High School, retired (NJ)
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Thu Repertoire Forum - Multi-cultural I, Unison/SA Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Thu Music for treble voices at elementary, middle, and introductory high school levels
Thu multi-cultural Conducted by Rollo Dilworth, Temple University (PA) 
Thu Accompanied by Anthony Leach, Penn State University (PA)
Thu
Thu Do You Hear What I Hear? Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Thu Discussion moderated by Thomas Lloyd, Eastern Division Community Choirs R&S Chair; Haverford College (PA)
Thu Panelists: Susan Conkling, Eastern Division Women's Choir Chair; Eastman School of Music (NY); 
Thu students Ronald D. Johnson, Eastern Division Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives R&S Chair; First Baptist Church of Highland Park (MD/DC); 
Thu Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair; Children's Choir of Sussex County (NJ)
Thu   Sheryl Monkelien, Eastern Division Vocal Jazz R&S Chair; Mansfield University (PA); 
Thu Scott Tucker, Eastern Division Male Choirs R&S Chair; Cornell University (NY)
Thu
Thu From the First Musical Line to a Unique Concert Program
-- Sharing What We Have Learned in the Conspirare Youth Choirs
Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Thu children Nina Revering & Rick Gabrillo, Conspirare Youth Choirs (TX)
Thu Hosted by Kegerreis Scholar Kelly Perkins, Mansfield University (PA)
Thu
Thu Building a Vocal Community Marriott Independence Ballroom
Thu Ysaye M. Barnwell, Sweet Honey In The Rock (MD/DC)
Thu jr. high/middle school Hosted by Christie McKinney, Pennsylvania Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Good Hope Middle School (PA)
Thu Note: This session is repeated on Friday at 9:15am 
Thu
Thu Research Gallery Opening Marriott Franklin Hall
Thu Short presentations by the gallery participants
Thu Hosted by James John, Eastern Division Research and Scholarship Project Chair; 
Thu Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College-City University of New York (NY)
Thu research and scholarship
Thu Beneath the Notes: Extra-Musical Clues from the Printed Page 
Thu Timothy Newton, State University of New York at Oneonta (NY)
Thu
Thu Bringing Ignacio de Jerusalem’s Manuscripts to Performance in the Twenty-first Century 
Thu Sherrill Blodget, Castleton State College (VT)
Thu
Thu The Effect of Selected Nonmusical Factors on Adjudicators’ Ratings of High School Solo Vocal Performances
Thu Sandra A. Howard, Keene State College (NH)
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Thu Effective Programming: An Examination of Contemporary American Women Composers
Thu Jennifer Kelly, Lafayette College (PA); assisted by Caitlin Flood
Thu
Thu The Influence of Gender in Middle School Choral Students' Self-perceptions of their Vocal Performances
Thu Bridget Sweet, Bucknell University (PA)
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Thu Ocean Grove (NJ) Auditorium Choir: One Hundred Forty Years of Singing
Thu Cindy L. Bell, Hofstra University (NY)
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Thu Preferred Rehearsal Styles and Performance Quality in an Adult Community Chorus
Thu Susan Avery, Ithaca College (NY)
Thu
Thu Sacred Choral Music in the Soviet Regime
Thu Andrea Goodman, Cantilena Chamber Choir (NY)
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Thu Voices and Visions from an Oasis of Choir Culture
Thu Andrew Puntel, Fordham University (NY)
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Thu high school High School Soundtable  Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Thu continuation of 9:15am session
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Thu 11:45am-1:00pm Patriotic Caroling Marriott Market Street Entrance
Thu Join your ACDA friends in an informal patriotic "sing" on Independence Mall! 
Thu Music will be provided. The walk back to the Marriott will include several spots to catch some lunch.
Thu Hosted by Lorri Cetto, Hall High School (CT); and Dorothy Mutkoski, Cheshire High School, retired (CT)
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Thu 12:30pm - 2:30pm   Conductor’s Chorus Rehearsal II Marriott Independence Ballroom
Thu   Choruses from Sven-David Sandström's Messiah   
Thu Philadelphia Bach Institute   Helmuth Rilling, conductor   
Thu   Donald St. Pierre, accompanist   
Thu   Note: this rehearsal is open to Institute registrants only.  
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Thu 12:55pm Concert Welcome First Baptist Church
Thu Great Men of Long Ago, Lon Beery 
Thu Conducted by Matthew Warren, "ACDA-NY Outstanding Young Choral Director Award" recipient; Spry Middle School (NY)
Thu Accompanied by Lon Beery, Eastern Division Jr. High/Middle School R&S Chair; Spry Middle School (NY)
Thu
Thu 1:00pm In Concert First Baptist Church
Thu Nittany Valley Children's Choir Concordia Singers; Lou Ann Shafer, conductor (PA)
Thu jr. high/middle school Keystone State Boychoir; Joseph P. Fitzmartin, music director and Steven M. Fisher, associate music director (PA)
Thu children Hosted by Robert Drafall, Pennsylvania State President; State College Area High School (PA)
Thu
Thu Repertoire Forum - Multi-cultural II, SAB/SATB Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Thu Music appropriate for mixed voices of all ability levels 
Thu Conducted by Ronald D. Johnson, Eastern Division Ethnic & Multi-Cultural Perspectives R&S Chair, 
Thu multi-cultural Rockville High School (MD/DC)
Thu   Accompanied by Anthony Leach, Penn State University (PA) 
Thu
Thu university What the World Needs Now-- Finding the Clarity, Courage and Conviction to be a Choral Artist Marriott Liberty Ballroom A-B
Thu high school Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare: Company of Voices (TX)
Thu students Hosted by David Griggs-Janower, 2010 Conference Committee; University at Albany- State University of New York (NY)
Thu
Thu Singing in Hebrew: Yes We Can! Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Thu all Joshua R. Jacobson, Northeastern University (MA); and Ethan Nash, Glastonbury High School (CT)
Thu Hosted by Daniel Abraham; Maryland/DC State President; American University (MD/DC)
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Thu 1:00pm-4:00pm Repertoire & Standards Resource Room Marriott Franklin Hall 6
Thu Meet the division R&S committee chairs! Spend some time browsing through 
Thu their favorite resources -repertoire, DVDs, workbooks, etc. 
Thu 1:00pm - 3:00pm: Susan Wharton Conkling, Women's Choirs; Deborah Mello, Children's Choirs; Sheryl Monkelien, Vocal Jazz
Thu 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Ronald D. Johnson, Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives; Lisa Larsen, Show Choirs
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Thu 1:30pm-3:30pm face2face Marriott Franklin Hall 5
Thu Chat privately with prestigious conductors, clinicians, and composers. Sign up for specific Marriott Meeting Rooms 401, 402
Thu appointment times in advance at the Registration Desk. A listing of people available at this time
Thu  can be found in the conference program book.
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Thu 1:30pm-5:00pm Honor Choir Rehearsals  Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Thu  All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Thu Note: The Children's Choir does not rehearse this afternoon. Jazz-Marriott Franklin 8-9
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Thu 2:25pm  Concert Welcome First Baptist Church
Thu With a Voice of Singing, Martin Shaw
Thu Conducted by Robert Eaton, Eastern Division President-Elect; Assabet Valley Mastersingers (MA)
Thu Accompanied by Elizabeth Moore, Central Regional High School (NJ)
Thu
Thu 2:30pm In Concert First Baptist Church
Thu Roxbury High School Classic Sounds Honors; Lorraine Lynch, conductor (NJ)
Thu university University of Toronto MacMillan Singers; Doreen Rao, conductor (ON)
Thu high school Hosted by O. David Deitz, 2010 Division Conference Chair; Penn State University-Harrisburg (PA)
Thu
Thu Repertoire Forum - Children’s Choir III, SA/SATB Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Thu Music written for children’s choir joined by a mixed choral ensemble
Thu children Conducted by Judith L. DuBose, Frederick Children’s Chorus (MD/DC); Joy Hirokawa, Bel Canto Children’s Chorus (PA); 
Thu and Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children’s Choirs R&S Chair, Chorus of Sussex County (NJ)
Thu Accompanied by Matthew Russell, Columbia High School (NJ) 
Thu
Thu Singing in the African American Tradition --The Power of Sing Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Thu multi-cultural Ysaye M. Barnwell, Sweet Honey In The Rock (MD/DC)
Thu students Hosted by Christie McKinney, Pennsylvania Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Good Hope Middle School (PA)
Thu Note: This session is repeated on Friday at 2:30pm 
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Thu 2:30pm-5:00pm Men in the Middle Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Thu Terry Barham shares strategies for working with the changing male voice 
Thu Assisted by the Men in the Middle Workshop Choir 
Thu jr. high/middle school
Thu Hosted by Lon Beery, Eastern Division Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Spry Middle School (NY)
Thu and Marily Berrie, Hackettstown Middle School (NJ)
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Thu 3:30pm-5:30pm Undergraduate Choral Conducting Master Class Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Thu Joe Miller of Westminster Choir College of Rider University (NJ) works interactively with conductors
Thu on gesture, communication, listening strategies, and rehearsal technique. 
Thu
Thu Conductors: 
Thu Lisa Diver, University of Delaware (Senior) 
Thu students Guillermo Muñoz, Lebanon Valley College (Senior)
Thu Joseph Shortall, University of Maryland (Junior)
Thu Hosted by David Fryling, Eastern Division Youth & Student Activities Chair; Hofstra University (NY)
Thu Assisted by the Mansfield University Concert Choir; Peggy Dettwiler, conductor (PA)
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Thu 3:45pm Tribute to Horace Boyer First Baptist Church
Thu The legacy of conference dedicatee Horace Boyer is remembered. 
Thu Hosted by Anthony Leach, Eastern Division Urban Initiative Project Co-Chair; Penn State University (PA) and
Thu E. Wayne Abercrombie, Eastern Division Past President; University of Massachusetts, retired (MA)
Thu Featuring the Heritage Signature Chorale performing We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder, arranged by Horace Boyer
Thu
Thu 4:00pm In Concert First Baptist Church
Thu Heritage Signature Chorale; Stanley Thurston, conductor (MD/DC)
Thu multi-cultural Northern Harmony; Larry Gordon and Patty Cuyler, directors (VT)
Thu Hosted by Frank Whitcomb, Vermont State President, Burlington High School (VT)
Thu
Thu Repertoire Forum - Mixed Voice Repertoire I, SAB/SATB Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Thu Music appropriate for all singers in introductory mixed choir experiences
Thu Conducted by Linda Hall, Eastern Division Senior High School Choirs R&S Chair; Baltimore City College High School (MD/DC);
Thu high school Maredia Warren, New Jersey City University (NJ); Cindy Bauchspies, Annapolis Area Christian School (MD/DC); and
Thu John Briggs, Gwynn Park Middle School (MD/DC)
Thu Accompanied by W. Patrick Alston, Douglass Memorial Church (MD/DC)
Thu
Thu 19th-Century Performance Practice --What Did Brahms Hear? Marriott Independence Ballroom
Thu university William Weinert and Deanna Joseph, Eastman School of Music (NY)
Thu Assisted by the University of Toronto MacMillan Singers; Doreen Rao, conductor
Thu Hosted by Christopher Kiver, Pennsylvania State President-Elect, Penn State University (PA) 
Thu
Thu Teach a Child to Read -- The Recipe for a Lifelong Relationship with Music Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Thu children Elaine Quilichini, Calgary Girls Choir (AB)
Thu Hosted by Patricia Joyce, NJ State President-Elect; New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJ)
Thu
Thu students Undergraduate Choral Conducting Master Class Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Thu continuation of 3:30pm session
Thu
Thu jr. high/middle school Men in the Middle Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Thu continuation of 2:30pm session
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Thu 5:00pm-6:30pm Exhibitor Happy Hour Marriott Franklin Hall
Thu Browse the exhibits while sampling food provided by AGI Fundraising and World's Best Chocolates
Thu while sipping on your favorite beverage (cash bar provided) 
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Thu 5:30pm-6:00pm Wanamaker Organ Recital Macy's
Thu This evening's recital features a performance by Roxbury High School Classic Sounds Honors; Lorraine Lynch, conductor
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Thu 7:00pm-9:30pm Honor Choir Rehearsals  Children- Courtyard Grand Ballroom
Thu All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers  Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Thu Note: The Children's Choir rehearsal concludes at 9:00pm Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Thu   Jazz-Marriott Franklin Hall 8-9
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Thu 7:30pm - 9:00pm    Bach Magnificat rehearsal Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Thu   Temple University Concert Choir and Westminster Choir Verizon Hall  
Thu   Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, soloists   
Thu Philadelphia Bach Institute   Helmuth Rilling, conductor   
Thu   Note: This rehearsal is open to Institute registrants only   
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Thu 8:00pm In Concert Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
Thu
Thu Community Sing 
Thu Ysaye M. Barnwell
Thu
Thu Conspirare: Company of Voices 
Thu Craig Hella Johnson, conductor
Thu
Thu Hosted by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President, Penn State University (PA)
Thu Welcome by John French, Organist/Choirmaster, Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
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Thu 10:00pm-12:00am   Student Member Reception Nodding Head Brewery
Thu   Open to all student members 1516 Sansom Street, 2nd floor
Thu   Hosted by Tim Sharp, ACDA Executive Director; Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK)  
Thu   Sponsored by the ACDA national office  
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Fri Friday, February 12
Fri All sessions are one hour in length unless otherwise noted
Fri
Fri In addition to concerts and sessions for conductors of university, high school, jr. high/middle school, and children's choirs, 
Fri today's schedule features specific events designed for those interested in jazz choir, show choir, and those who work with 
Fri choirs in worship settings.
Fri
Fri The Registration Desk is open from 8:00-4:00pm
Fri The Exhibit Hall is open from 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:00pm
Fri
Fri The complete schedule of We the People...United in Praise (partnered with 
Fri American Guild of Organists) can be found in the conference program book.
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Fri 7:30am   Past President's Breakfast Marriott "Thirteen"
Fri   Lynn Drafall and Robert Eaton, hosts  
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Fri 7:30am-8:45am   Honor Choir Breakfast  Children-Courtyard Grand Ballroom lobby
Fri     Men, Women, and Jazz-Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon F
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Fri 7:45am The "Rocky Run" Marriott Market Street Entrance
Fri Join your ACDA friends in an informal 1-1/2 mile jog to the top of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps. 
Fri Like the iconic Philadelphian Rocky Balboa, we'll pump our fists when we get to the top! 
Fri Hosted by Gordon Kaslusky, Mechanicsburg Middle School (PA)
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Fri 8:00am-9:30am  Coffee Klatsch at Exhibits Marriott Franklin Hall
Fri Enjoy a complimentary coffee while greeting our exhibitors!
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Fri 9:00am--- Honor Choir Rehearsals Children-Courtyard Grand Ballroom
Fri All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Fri Note: This morning's rehearsals end at various times. Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Fri   Jazz-Marriott Franklin Hall 8-9
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Fri 9:00am-12:00pm   Dress Rehearsal Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Fri   BWV 29 - Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir Verizon Hall  
Fri Philadelphia Bach Institute   BWV 146 - Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal in das Reich Gottes eingehen   
Fri   BWV 243 - Magnificat   
Fri   Note: This rehearsal is open to Philadelphia Bach Institute registrants only.  
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Fri 9:00am  Concert Welcome The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri Salvation is Created, Pavel Chesnokov, arranged by Walter Ehret 
Fri Conducted by William Payn, recipient of the "ACDA-PA Elaine Brown Award"; Bucknell University (PA)
Fri
Fri 9:05am  Tribute to Walter Ehret The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri The legacy of conference dedicatee Walter Ehret is remembered. 
Fri Hosted by Brandon Johnson, New York State President-Elect; Houghton College (NY)
Fri Featuring the Vassar College Women's Chorus performing A la Nanita Nana, arranged by Walter Ehret
Fri
Fri 9:15am In Concert The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri Vassar College Women's Chorus; Christine Howlett, conductor (NY)
Fri university Saint Thomas Choir of Men and Boys; John Scott, conductor (NY)
Fri music in worship Hosted by Mark Zeigler, New York State President; Nazareth College (NY) 
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum -"The Best of the East for the Middle School Beast " Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Fri Middle School/Junior High I - music by composers and arrangers from the Eastern Division 
Fri jr. high/middle school Conducted by composers Lon Beery, (NY); Amy Bernon, (CT); Neil Ginsberg (NY), 
Fri Robert Hugh (CT); and Nick Page, (MA) 
Fri Accompanied by Julie Covach, Willink Middle School (NY) 
Fri
Fri jazz Jazz Rehearsal Techniques - Stylistic Approaches and Thoughts Terra Hall
Fri show Vijay Singh, Central Washington University (WA)  Connelly Auditorium
Fri Hosted by Anthony Leach, Eastern Division Urban Initiatives Co-Chair; Penn State University (PA) 
Fri
Fri Building a Vocal Community Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Fri all Ysaye M. Barnwell, Sweet Honey In The Rock (MD/DC)
Fri Hosted by Linda Hall, Eastern Division Senior High School Choirs R&S Chair; Baltimore City College High School (MD/DC)
Fri
Fri Wedding in Shiraz - Middle Eastern Songs for the Western Choir Marriott Independence Ballroom
Fri all Joan Isaacs Litman, United Nations International School (NY)
Fri Assisted by Cantigas Women's Choir (NJ) and the United Nations International School Mothers Choir (NY)
Fri Hosted by Richard G. Nickerson; Maine State President; Windham High School (ME)
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Fri 10:00am-12:00pm face2face Marriott Franklin Hall 5
Fri Chat privately with prestigious conductors, clinicians, and composers. Sign up for specific Marriott Meeting Rooms 401, 402
Fri appointment times in advance at the Registration Desk. A listing of people available at this time
Fri  can be found in the conference program book. 
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Fri 10:45am In Concert Terra Hall
Fri Mansfield University Mansfieldians; Sheryl Monkelien, director (PA) Caplan Center Recital Hall
Fri jazz Shepherd Hill Regional High School Fantasy: Connie Vanco Galli, director (MA)
Fri show Hosted by Lisa Larsen, Eastern Division Show Choir R&S Chair; Coginchaug Regional High School (CT)
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum - Children I, Unison-SA Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Fri Music for young treble singers in introductory experiences
Fri children Conducted by Steven Fisher, Keystone Boychoir (PA); Gina Lupini Lehman, Cantilena Children’s Choir ( PA);
Fri Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair, Children’s Chorus of Sussex County (NJ); and 
Fri Michael Sanflippo, Eastern Division Boychoirs R&S Chair, Newark Boys Chorus (NJ)
Fri Accompanied by Shawn Condon, Smith Middle School (NJ)
Fri
Fri Just a Click Away - Public Domain Choral Music at the Library of Congress Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Fri Melinda O'Neal, National ACDA Research & Publications Committee; Handel Choir of Baltimore (MD/DC) 
Fri research &scholarship Accompanied by Jessica Rucinski, Harvard University (MA) 
Fri Hosted by John F. Delorey, Eastern Division Technology Project chair, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (MA)
Fri
Fri Strategies for Working with Middle School Voices Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Fri jr. high/middle school Victor V. Bobetsky, Hunter College of the City University of New York (NY)
Fri Hosted by Virginia Moravek, Eastern Division Past President; J. P. Stevens High School, retired (NJ)
Fri
Fri That Sound!!!!!!  Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Fri Jerry Blackstone, University of Michigan; (MI)
Fri university Assisted by the Eastern Division High School Men's Honor Choir
Fri high school Hosted by Judith Nicosia, Eastern Division Newsletter Editor; Rutgers University (NJ)
Fri
Fri Earthquake, Wind, Fire. . . and a Still Small Voice First Baptist Church
Fri -- Finding a Word in Today's Many Voices Education Hall (lower level)
Fri music in worship Tim Sharp, ACDA Executive Director; Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK)
Fri Hosted by Michele Holt, National Past President; University of Connecticut (RI)
Fri
Fri "Conspirare" in Open Rehearsal and Demonstration Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Fri all Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare: Company of Voices (TX)
Fri Hosted by David Griggs-Janower, 2010 Conference Committee; University at Albany- State University of New York (NY)
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Fri 12:00pm-12:45pm Wanamaker Organ Recital Macy's
Fri Today's recital features performances by three Eastern Division honor choirs.
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Fri 12:40pm Eastern Division Award Ceremony The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri The inaugural "Helen Kemp Award for Lifetime Commitment to Excellence in Choral Music" 
Fri is presented to the first recipient, Helen Kemp.
Fri Presented by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President; Penn State University (PA); and
Fri Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair, Children’s Chorus of Sussex County (NJ)
Fri
Fri 12:50pm Introduction of U.S. Military Ensemble Conductors The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri Tim Sharp, ACDA Executive Director; Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK)
Fri 12:55pm Concert Welcome The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri The Awakening, Joseph Martin 
Fri Conducted by Brent Miller, Eastern Division Vice-President; Eisenhower Middle School, retired (NJ)
Fri Accompanied by Steven Bell, Teaneck High School (NJ)
Fri
Fri 1:00pm In Concert The Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany
Fri J.P. Case Middle School Tigerettes; Rosemary C. Nagy, conductor (NJ)
Fri jr. high/middle school Bel Canto Children's Chorus Concert Choir; Joy Hirokawa, conductor (PA)
Fri children Hosted by Brent Miller, Eastern Division Vice-President; Eisenhower Middle School, retired (NJ)
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum - Mixed Voice III, SATB Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Fri high school Standard mixed choral repertoire that every conductor and singer should know
Fri university Conducted by Michele Holt, University of Connecticut (RI)
Fri Accompanied by Jason D. Vodicka, Pennsbury High School (PA)
Fri
Fri Gospel, Praise & Worship and Inspirational Choral Music -- How to Sing It? Where to Share It? Marriott Independence Ballroom
Fri music in worship J. Donald Dumpson, Bright Hope Baptist Church and Westminster Choir College of Rider University (NJ)
Fri Hosted by Laurie Lausi, New Jersey State President; Cherry Hill High School East (NJ)
Fri
Fri Commissioning Sven-David Sandström's Messiah Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Fri Helmuth Rilling, Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart 
Fri Assisted by the Philadelphia Bach Institute Conductor's Chorus
Fri university Donald St. Pierre, accompanist
Fri Hosted by Robert Duff, Director of the Philadelphia Bach Institute; Dartmouth College (NH)
Fri
Fri The Jazz Singer -- And We Ain't Talkin' Al Jolson!  Terra Hall
Fri jazz Peter Eldridge, New York Voices (NY) Connelly Auditorium
Fri show Hosted by Sheryl Monkelien, Eastern Division Vocal Jazz R&S Chair; Mansfield University (PA)
Fri
Fri United In Praise "Festival Chorus" in Open Rehearsal  First Baptist Church
Fri all Conducted by Craig Courtney, Beckenhorst Press (OH) 
Fri Accompanied by Thomas Berdos, First Presbyterian Church of Mendham (NJ) 
Fri
Fri Accomplishing Your Programmatic Goals - Fundraising in the 21st Century Franklin Hall 8-9
Fri Gary Ulrich, AGI Fundraising (PA)
Fri all Hosted by Lonnie Arnold, Eastern Division Treasurer; Fairport High School, retired (NY)
Fri Note: This session is repeated at 4:00pm
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Fri 1:00pm-3:30pm   Jazz Honor Choir Dress Rehearsal  Terra Hall
Fri     Caplan Center Recital Hall
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Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm Repertoire & Standards Resource Room  Franklin Hall 6
Fri Meet the division R&S committee chairs! Spend some time browsing through 
Fri their favorite resources, repertoire, DVDs, workbooks, etc. 
Fri 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Ronald D. Johnson, Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives
Fri 2:00pm -3:00pm: Linda Hall, High School Choirs; Anthony Leach, Urban Initiatives; Michael Sanflippo, Boychoirs
Fri 3:00 - 4:00pm: David Fryling, Youth & Student Activities
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Fri 1:00pm - 5:00pm   Military Ensemble Conductor Meeting Marriott Meeting Room 403
Fri   Hosted by Tim Sharp, ACDA Executive Director; Tulsa Oratorio Chorus (OK)  
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Fri 1:30pm-3:30pm face2face Marriott Franklin Hall 5
Fri Chat privately with prestigious conductors, clinicians, and composers. Sign up for specific Marriott Meeting Rooms 401, 402
Fri appointment times in advance at the Registration Desk. A listing of people available at this time 
Fri can be found in the conference program book. 
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Fri 2:00pm-6:00pm Honor Choir Rehearsal Children-Courtyard Grand Ballroom
Fri This honor choir rehearsal is open to observers 
Fri Note: The Men's Choir and the Women's Choir do not rehearse this afternoon.
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Fri 2:25pm  Concert Welcome Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
Fri Set Me as a Seal, Rene Clausen 
Fri Conducted by Glory Reinstein, "Vermont Music Teacher of the Year"; Bella Voce Women's Chorus (VT)
Fri 2:30pm In Concert Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
Fri Hamburg High School Concert Chorale; Norman Zogaib, conductor (NY)
Fri university Penn State Glee Club; Christopher Kiver, conductor (PA)
Fri high school Hosted by Scott Tucker, Eastern Division Male Choirs R&S Chair; Cornell University (NY)
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum - Jazz Terra Hall
Fri Music appropriate for jazz choirs of all experience levels Connelly Auditorium
Fri Conducted by Sheryl Monkelien, Eastern Division Vocal Jazz R&S Chair, Mansfield University (PA)
Fri jazz Accompanied by Charles Masters, Central Dauphin High School (PA)
Fri Kevin Kern, piano; Ryan Holmes, bass; Angelo Stokes, drums
Fri Assisted by The Mansfieldians, Mansfield University
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum - "The Lighter Side"  Terra Hall
Fri Music for Show Choir - songs that will make your feet tap and your heart sing! Room 1703
Fri show Lighter selections for SA, SAB and SATB including songs about lightning, mud and basketball!
Fri Hosted by Lisa Larsen, Eastern Division Show Choir R&S Chair; Coginchaug Regional High School (CT)
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum - Music in Worship First Baptist Church
Fri Music appropriate for church and temple choirs of all experience levels Fellowship Hall
Fri music in worship Conducted by Jessica Allen, Congregational Church of Middlebury (VT)
Fri Accompanied by Matthew Russell, Columbia High School (NJ)
Fri
Fri From Warm-up to Cool Down - Keeping Singers Engaged in Rehearsal Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Fri high school Sharon Paul, University of Oregon (OR)
Fri Hosted by Krystal Rickard, Delaware State President-Elect; University of Delaware (DE)
Fri
Fri Diversity in Children's Choirs - Choral Goals We Share Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Fri children Helen Kemp, Helen Kemp, Westminster Choir College, Professor Emerita (PA)
Fri Hosted by Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair; Children’s Chorus of Sussex County (NJ)
Fri
Fri Singing in the African American Tradition - The Power of Sing Marriott Independence Ballroom
Fri all Ysaye M. Barnwell, Sweet Honey In The Rock (MD/DC)
Fri Hosted by Nick Page, Eastern Division Urban Initiatives Project Co-Chair: Boston's Mystic Chorale (MA)
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Fri 2:30pm-3:45pm Research Gallery "Drop-In" Marriott Franklin Hall
Fri Authors will be present to discuss their research and to answer questions
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Fri 4:00pm In Concert Terra Hall
Fri Cherry Hill High School West Men of Note; Christine C. Bass, director (NJ) Caplan Center Recital Hall
Fri Hosted by Lisa Larsen, Eastern Division Show Choir R&S Chair; Coginchaug Regional High School (CT)
Fri
Fri jazz Eastern Division Jazz Honor Choir
Fri Vijay Singh, director; University of Central Washington (WA)
Fri Jeff Knoettner, piano; Micah Jones, bass; Tom Palmer, drums
Fri
Fri Welcome by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President; Penn State University (PA)
Fri Hosted by Stuart Younse, 2010 Honor Choir Chair; Simsbury High School (CT)
Fri
Fri Repertoire Forum - Mixed Voice II, SATB Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Fri university Music appropriate for advanced high school choirs, collegiate choirs, and community choirs
Fri high school Conducted by Paul D. Head, University of Delaware (DE)
Fri Accompanied by Betsy Kent, Newark United Methodist Church (DE)
Fri
Fri Breathe with Ease! Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Fri --Teaching Effective Breath Management Through Body Mapping
Fri all Heather J. Buchanan, Montclair State University (NJ)
Fri Hosted by Patricia Joyce, New Jersey State President-Elect; New Jersey Youth Chorus (NJ)
Fri
Fri Meet Helen Kemp: A Lifetime of Teaching Children How to Sing Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Fri children Helen Kemp, Westminster Choir College, Professor Emerita (PA)
Fri Hosted by Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair; Children’s Chorus of Sussex County (NJ)
Fri
Fri R.I.S.E. Up! New Directions for Middle School Choirs Marriott Independence Ballroom
Fri jr. high/middle school Marc Kaplan, Tuxedo School District (NY)
Fri Assisted by junior high school students from the Tuxedo School District
Fri Hosted by Jay Chandler, New Hampshire State President; Pelham High School (NH)
Fri
Fri Source Studies in Music of the Baroque Era Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Fri Hosted by James John, Eastern Division Research & Scholarship Chair,
Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College-City University of New York (NY)
Fri Moderated by Daniel Abraham, Maryland/DC State President; American University (MD/DC) 
Fri
Fri research & scholarship Beneath the Notes: Extra-Musical Clues from the Printed Page 
Fri Timothy Newton, State University of New York at Oneonta (NY)
Fri
Fri Bringing Ignacio de Jerusalem’s Manuscripts to Performance in the Twenty-first Century
Fri Sherrill Blodget, Castleton State College (VT)
Fri
Fri Accomplishing Your Programmatic Goals - Fundraising in the 21st Century Marriott Franklin Hall 8-9
Fri Gary Ulrich, AGI Fundraising (PA)
Fri all Note: Repeat of 1:00pm session
Fri Hosted by Gary Smith, Delaware State President; Henry B. duPont Middle School (DE)
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Fri 5:15pm-6:30pm We the People...United in Praise  First Baptist Church
Fri An interfaith worship service featuring the Bright Hope Baptist Church Celestial Choir, 
Fri Korean United Christians Choir, Nashirah: the Jewish Chorale of Greater Philadelphia, and 
Fri the United in Praise Festival Chorus conducted by Craig Courtney.
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Fri 6:00pm-8:30pm Honor Choir Rehearsals  Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Fri  All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers  Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Fri Note: The Children's Choir does not rehearse this evening
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Fri 7:00pm-7:30pm Wanamaker Organ Recital Macy's
Fri This evening's recital features a performance by the Bel Canto Children’s Chorus Concert Choir; Joy Hirokawa, conductor (PA) 
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Fri 8:00pm In Concert Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Fri Verizon Hall
Fri The Music of Johann Sebastian Bach
Fri  - BWV 29, Wir danken dir, Gott, wir danken dir 
Fri  - BWV 146, Wir müssen durch viel Trübsal in das Reich Gottes eingehen 
Fri  - BWV 243, Magnificat 
Fri Helmuth Rilling, conductor 
Fri Temple University Concert Choir and Westminster Choir 
Fri Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia; Eric Plutz, organ
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Fri 10:00pm-12:00am Jazz Jam Terra Hall
Fri Performances by the Eastern Division Jazz Honor Choir, Vijay Singh director;  Caplan Center Recital Hall
Fri UArts Jazz Singers, Justin Binek director; and an open jam session for performers, 
Fri conference participants and special guests. Join us to listen, sing and jam - Jazz in Philadelphia at its best! 
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Fri 10:00pm - 12:00am   President's Reception  Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Fri   by invitation only. Music provided by AJ Luca, University of the Arts (PA)  Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden
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Sat Saturday, February 13
Sat All sessions are one hour in length unless otherwise noted
Sat
Sat In addition to concerts and sessions for conductors of university, high school, jr. high/middle school, and children's choirs, 
Sat today's schedule features specific events designed for conductors of community choirs and those working in urban settings.
Sat
Sat The Registration Desk is open from 8:30am-12:00pm
Sat The Exhibit Hall is open from 9:00am-3:00pm 
Sat The complete schedule of the Community Choir Festival (partnered with Chorus America) 
Sat can be found in the conference program book
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Sat 7:00am-9:00am   Temple University Alumni Breakfast Marriott "Thirteen"
Sat   Hosted by Janet Yamron, Temple University Professor Emerita (PA)  
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Sat 7:30am-8:45am   Honor Choir Breakfast  Children-Courtyard Grand Ballroom Lobby
Sat     Men, Women, and Jazz-Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon F
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Sat 8:00am-9:30am "Walking in the Steps of Greatness" Marriott Market Street Entrance
Sat   Join your ACDA friends in a walking tour of the Curtis Institute of Music. See where
Sat Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, and Vincent Persichetti studied theory and composition, 
Sat and where these famed musicians lived when they called Philadelphia "home." 
Sat Hosted by Lou Ann Shafer, Nittany Valley Children's Choir (PA)
Sat Note: Attendance is limited to a maximum of 10 people.
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Sat 8:30am-12:00pm   Choral Journal Editorial Board Meeting Marriott Meeting Room 403
Sat   Hosted by Carroll Gonzo, editor  
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Sat 9:00am-10:00am  Coffee Klatsch at Exhibits Marriott Franklin Hall
Sat Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee while making your final purchases!
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Sat 9:00am-11:45am Honor Choir Rehearsals Men-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon E
Sat All honor choir rehearsals are open to observers  Women-Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Sat Note: The Women's Choir rehearsal will conclude at 11:00am.
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Sat 9:45am-11:00am   Children's Honor Choir Dress Rehearsal  Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
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Sat 9:45am Julius Herford Prize Ceremony First Baptist Church
Sat The Julius Herford Prize is awarded annually by the ACDA National Research and Publications Committee to 
Sat the author of the year's most outstanding doctoral dissertation in choral music. 
Sat The winner of the 2008 Herford Prize is Kevin Leong for his dissertation from Boston University entitled: 
Sat "The Hymn Settings of Ludwig Senfl’s Liber vesperarum festorum solennium, D-Mbs Mus. Ms. 52."
Sat Presented by Grant Cook, Chair of the Herford Prize Subcommittee; Heidelberg University (OH)
Sat
Sat 9:55am  Concert Welcome First Baptist Church
Sat Sicut Cervus, Giovanni Pierluigi Palestrina
Sat Conducted by Kevin Leong, 2008 Herford Prize recipient; Harvard University (MA)
Sat Accompanied by Helen Stanley, Gateway Regional High School (NJ)
Sat
Sat 10:00am In Concert First Baptist Church
Sat Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts Girls Chorus; Audrey Bishop, conductor (NY)
Sat university Syracuse University Singers; John Warren, conductor (NY)
Sat high school Hosted by Brandon Johnson, New York State President-Elect; Houghton College (NY)
Sat
Sat Repertoire Forum - Children II, SSA/SSAA Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Sat Music written for children and youth treble singers
Sat children Conducted by Heather Eyerly, The Crane School of Music (NY); Donald C. Morris, Newark Boys Chorus (NJ);
Sat Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair, Children’s Chorus of Sussex County (NJ); and
Sat Michael Sanflippo, Eastern Division Boychoirs R&S Chair, Newark Boys Chorus (NJ)
Sat Accompanied by Frederic H. Ford, Eastern Division Past President; Bridgewater-Raritan High School, retired (NJ)
Sat
Sat The Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) -- Choral Music in the Philadelphia Public Schools Marriott Independence Ballroom
Sat urban Diane Dannenfelser, William Z. Morrow, Kathleen Flaherty, Christina Bates (PA)
Sat high school Program Founder: Dr. Jack Carr;  Assisted by the GAMP Concert Choir
Sat Hosted by Gary Smith, Delaware State President; Henry B. duPont Middle School (DE)
Sat
Sat Demystifying the Adolescent Choral Student Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Sat jr. high/middle school Bridget Sweet, Bucknell University (PA)
Sat Hosted by Richard G. Nickerson; Maine State President; Windham High School (ME)
Sat
Sat The Non-Reading Reading Session Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Sat all  Nick Page, Boston’s Mystic Chorale (MA)
Sat Hosted by Michelle Graveline, Massachusetts State President; Assumption College (MA)
Sat
Sat Topics in Twentieth and Twenty-first Century Choral Music Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Sat Hosted and Moderated by James John, Eastern Division Research and Scholarship Project Chair; 
Sat Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College-City University of New York (NY)
Sat research & scholarship
Sat Effective Programming: An Examination of Contemporary American Women Composers
Sat Jennifer Kelly, Lafayette College (PA)
Sat
Sat Sacred Choral Music in the Soviet Regime 
Sat Andrea Goodman, Cantilena Chamber Choir (NY)
Sat
Sat Making your Case:  -- Data on How Children, Adults and Communities Benefit from Choruses Arch Street Presbyterian Church Chapel
Sat community choir festival Ann Meier Baker, President & CEO of Chorus America (MD/DC); and 
Sat Catherine Davies, Director of Membership Services of Chorus America (MD/DC)
Sat Hosted by Christopher Kiver, Pennsylvania State President-Elect, Penn State University (PA)
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Sat 10:00am-12:00pm face2face Marriott Franklin Hall 5
Sat Chat privately with prestigious conductors, clinicians, and composers. Sign up for specific Marriott Meeting Rooms 401, 402
Sat appointment times in advance at the Registration Desk. A listing of people available at this time
Sat can be found in the conference program book.
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Sat 11:30am In Concert  Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
Sat
Sat Eastern Division Children's Honor Choir
Sat Elaine Quilichini, conductor; Calgary Girls Choir (BC)
Sat children Kathleen Bartkowski, accompanist; Ledyard High School (CT)
Sat Welcome by Lynn Drafall, Eastern Division President; Penn State University (PA)
Sat Hosted by Stuart Younse, 2010 Honor Choir Chair; Simsbury High School (CT)
Sat
Sat In Concert  Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Sat community choir festival Wheatland Chorale; Robert Upton, conductor (PA)
Sat Handel Choir of Baltimore; Melinda O'Neal, conductor (MD/DC)
Sat Performance talk-back discussion moderated by Ann Meier Baker (MD/DC)
Sat Hosted by Thomas Lloyd, Eastern Division Community Choirs R&S Chair; Haverford College (PA)
Sat
Sat Repertoire Forum - Men, TB/TTBB Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Sat Music appropriate for high school, collegiate, and community male choirs of all experience levels.
Sat university Conducted by Scott Tucker, Eastern Division Male Choirs R&S Chair, Cornell University (NY); James Niblock, 
Sat high school Colgate University (NY); and Frank Albinder, Washington Men's Camerata (MD/DC)
Sat Accompanied by Frederic H. Ford, Eastern Division Past President; Bridgewater-Raritan High School, retired (NJ)
Sat
Sat Choral Repertoire: The Gateway to Sightsinging Marriott Liberty Ballroom A
Sat jr. high/middle school Matthew Swope and Sherlee Glomb, Winter Park High School (FL)
Sat high school Hosted by Robert Drafall, Pennsylvania State President; State College Area High School (PA)
Sat
Sat Conducting Recitative: A Guide for Conductors Marriott Liberty Ballroom C
Sat university Ann Howard Jones and Scott Allen Jarrett, Boston University (MA)
Sat Hosted by D. Douglas Miller, Eastern Division Past President; Penn State University, retired (PA)
Sat
Sat “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing”-- Reaching ALL Children Through Choral Music Education Marriott Independence Ballroom
Sat urban Judy Hanson and Josephine Lee, Chicago Children's Choir (IL)
Sat Hosted by Heather Flora, Eastern Division Secretary; Pine-Richland Middle School (PA)
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Sat 1:00pm-3:00pm Repertoire & Standards Resource Room  Marriott Franklin Hall 6
Sat Meet the division R&S committee chairs! Spend some time browsing through 
Sat their favorite resources, repertoire, DVDs, workbooks, etc. 
Sat 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Kenneth Steele, Music in Worship; Scott Tucker, Male Choirs
Sat 2:00pm - 3:00pm: Lon Beery, Jr. High/Middle School Choirs; Ronald D. Johnson, Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives; 
Sat  Lisa Larsen, Show Choirs
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Sat   Vermont State Board Meeting Marriott Room 403
Sat   Hosted by Frank Whitcomb, VT State President  
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Sat 1:15pm-2:45pm   High School Men's Honor Choir Dress Rehearsal  Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
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Sat 1:55pm Concert Welcome First Baptist Church
Sat Songs in the Key of Life - traditional African American Spirituals 
Sat Taught by Anthony Leach, Eastern Division Urban Initiatives Co-chair; Penn State University (PA)
Sat
Sat 2:00pm In Concert  First Baptist Church
Sat children Boston Children's Chorus Premier Choir; Anthony Trecek-King, conductor (MA)
Sat jr. high/middle school Hosted by Jay Chandler, New Hampshire State President; Pelham High School (NH)
Sat urban
Sat
Sat In Concert  Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Sat Robert Dale Chorale; Steven Thomas, conductor (PA)
Sat Princeton Pro Musica; Frances Fowler Slade, conductor (NJ)
Sat community choir festival  Performance talk-back discussion moderated by Ron Sayer, National ACDA R&S Chair for Community Choirs (MO)
Sat Hosted by Thomas Lloyd, Eastern Division Community Choirs R&S Chair; Haverford College (PA)
Sat
Sat Repertoire Forum - Women I, SA/SSA Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Sat jr. high/middle school Music appropriate for women in middle school and introductory high school experiences 
Sat high school Conducted by Penelope Cruz, White Plains High School (NY)
Sat Accompanied by Edward Reisert, Fox Lane High School (NY)
Sat
Sat Preparing the Parts --Effective & Efficient Marking for Choral-Instrumental Works Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon C
Sat university Daniel Abraham, American University (MD/DC)
Sat Hosted by Krystal Rickard, Delaware State President-Elect; University of Delaware
Sat
Sat Neighbours to the North - Choral Gems from French Canada  Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Sat all Patricia Abbott, Executive Director of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, 1993-2009 (QC)
Sat Hosted by E. Wayne Abercrombie, Eastern Division Past President; University of Massachusetts, retired (MA)
Sat
Sat Research Forum - What Makes Research Valuable? Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon D
Sat Discussion moderated by James John, Eastern Division Research & Scholarship Project Chair 
Sat Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College-City University of New York (NY)
Sat Panelists: Ann Clements, Past Chair of MENC's Special Research Interest Group on the Social Sciences (PA)
Sat research and scholarship David DeVenney, Editor of The Choral Research Memorandum Series (PA)
Sat Carroll Gonzo, Editor of the Choral Journal (MN)
Sat Dennis Shrock, Editor of The Choral Scholar (CT)
Sat William Weinert, Editor of The American Choral Review (NY)
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Sat 2:45pm - 4:15pm   High School Women's Honor Choir Dress Rehearsal  Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
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Sat 3:20pm Introduction of New Eastern Division President-Elect  First Baptist Church
Sat 3:25pm Concert Welcome  First Baptist Church
Sat Verleih uns Frieden, Felix Mendelssohn
Sat Conducted the by the 2010-2012 Eastern Division President-Elect
Sat Accompanied by Frederic H. Ford, Eastern Division Past President; Bridgewater-Raritan High School, retired (NJ)
Sat
Sat 3:30pm In Concert First Baptist Church
Sat Wellesley College Choir; Lisa Graham, conductor (MA)
Sat university Washington Men's Camerata; Frank Albinder, music director (MD/DC)
Sat Hosted by David Lockart, 2010 Conference Performing Choir Chair; North Hunterdon High School (NJ)
Sat
Sat
Sat Repertoire Forum - "Music for Men in the Middle" Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Sat jr. high/middle school Jr. High/Middle School, CTB
Sat Conducted by Lon Beery, Eastern Division Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Spry Middle School (NY) 
Sat Accompanied by Julie Covach, Willink Middle School (NY)
Sat
Sat How to Keep Choral Music Alive in a Changing World! Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon G
Sat urban Judy Hanson and Josephine Lee, Chicago Children's Choir (IL)
Sat Hosted by Craig Cannon, Eastern Division Past President; Fox Chapel High School (PA)
Sat
Sat Training Young Voices - School, Church & Community Choirs Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Sat Discussion moderated by Deborah Mello, Eastern Division Children's Choirs R&S Chair; Children's Chorus of Sussex County (NJ)
Sat  children Panelists: Elaine Goldsmith, Children's Festival Chorus (PA); Kenneth Hess, Allen W. Roberts Elementary School (NJ);
Sat Amanda Page Smith, Brick Presbyterian Church (NY)
Sat
Sat Empowering Access for Individuals with Special Needs in the Choral Rehearsal Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon I
Sat all Jennifer S. Haywood, Ithaca College (NY)
Sat Hosted by Norene Ferris, 2010 Conference Hospitality Chair; Penn State University (PA)
Sat
Sat Effective Advocacy for the Secondary Choral Music Program --Building Support for Your Vision Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon C
Sat high school Kenneth Elpus, Northwestern University (IL)
Sat Hosted by Kegerreis Scholar Joshua Nannestad, Boston University (MA)
Sat
Sat Estill Voice Training for Choirs --a Fresh Path to Vocal Health, Flexibility, and Color Arch Street Presbyterian Church Chapel
Sat community choir festival  Kimberly Steinhauer, Vocal Innovations LLC (PA)
Sat Hosted by Thomas Lloyd, Eastern Division Community Choirs R&S Chair; Haverford College (PA)
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Sat 5:00pm In Concert  Church of the Holy Trinity, Rittenhouse Square
Sat Eastern Division High School Women's Honor Choir 
Sat high school Sharon Paul, conductor; University of Oregon (OR)
Sat Hung-Yun Chu, accompanist; University of Oregon (OR)
Sat
Sat Eastern Division High School Men's Honor Choir
Sat Jerry Blackstone, conductor; University of Michigan (MI)
Sat Michael E. Copps, accompanist; Manlius Pebble Hill School (NY)
Sat
Sat Welcome by Robert Eaton, Eastern Division President-Elect; Assabet Valley Mastersingers (MA)
Sat Hosted by Stuart Younse, 2010 Honor Choir Chair; Simsbury High School (CT)
Sat
Sat In Concert  Arch Street Presbyterian Church
Sat Susquehanna Chorale; Linda Tedford, conductor (PA)
Sat Harmonium Choral Society; Anne Matlack, conductor (NJ)
Sat community choir festival  Performance talk-back discussion moderated by Alan Harler, Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia (PA)
Sat Final group sing, "Dona Nobis Pacem" from Mass in B minor by Johann Sebastian Bach; Alan Harler, conductor
Sat Hosted by Thomas Lloyd, Eastern Division Community Choirs R&S Chair; Haverford College (PA)
Sat
Sat Repertoire Forum - Urban Marriott Franklin Hall 2-3
Sat Music appropriate for contemporary choral ensembles in urban environments 
Sat Hosted by Anthony Leach, Eastern Division Urban Initiative Project Co-Chair; Penn State University (PA)
Sat urban Conducted by Dexter Allgood, Metropolitan Baptist Church (NJ); Rollo Dilworth, Temple University (PA);
Sat James Glover, Towson University (MD/DC); Thomas Dixon Tyler, Shiloh Baptist Church (MD/DC); and
Sat   Clayton White, Community College of Philadelphia (PA)
Sat Accompanied by Evelyn Simpson Curington, Shiloh Baptist Church (MD/DC)
Sat
Sat The Expressive Power of Intervals --A Catalyst for Teaching Inspired Performance Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon A-B
Sat university  Jameson Marvin, Harvard University (MA)
Sat Hosted by Michelle Graveline, Massachusetts State President; Assumption College (MA)
Sat
Sat Middle Management Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon I
Sat Roundtable discussion regarding classroom management within the middle school choral 
Sat rehearsal. Each participant will present a strategy or idea. There will be plenty of time for questions and 
Sat general sharing from all present.
Sat jr. high/middle school Discussion moderated by Lon Beery, Eastern Division Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Spry Middle School (NY)
Sat Panelists: Marily Berrie, New Jersey Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Hackettstown Middle School (NJ);
Sat Susan Cherry, Vermont Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; St. Johnsbury School (VT); 
Sat Mary Jennings, Maryland/DC Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; Hammond Middle School (MD/DC); 
Sat Colleen Emerick Thompson, Connecticut Jr. High/Middle School Choirs R&S Chair; 
Sat Henry James Memorial School (CT)
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Sat Writing for the Choral Journal Marriott Grand Ballroom Salon D
Sat research and scholarship Carroll Gonzo, Stephen Town, and members of the Choral Journal Editorial Board
Sat Hosted by Judith Nicosia, Eastern Division Newsletter Editor; Rutgers University (NJ)
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Sat 6:30pm Feast of the East  National Constitution Center
Sat Division-wide reception featuring foods representing all Eastern Division states. 
Sat Tour the exhibits of the National Constitution Center and view the live show titled Freedom Rising. 
Sat   Music provided by the Bill Evans Ensemble; University of the Arts (PA)
Sat Co-sponsored by Eastern Division state chapters
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Sat In Concert  National Constitution Center
Sat   Singing City; Jeffrey Brillhart, conductor
Sat with special guest Nick Page 
Sat Hosted by Robert Eaton, Eastern Division President-Elect; Assabet Valley Mastersingers (MA)
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Sun Sunday, February 14
Sun
Sun 8:30 -11:00am   Conference Committee Meeting Marriott President's Suite
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