Tried and True Middle School Gems: SSA
Karla McClain, Middle School/Junior High R & R Chair I am very fortunate to have some treble-only choirs at my school. I love that for my treble singers, I can …
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Facilitated Collaborative Choral Composition: An Interview with Dr. Giselle Wyers & Dr. Angela Kasper
by Dr. Leann Conley-Holcom This interview has been edited for length and clarity. In the fall of 2022, I had the privilege of hosting esteemed composer and conductor Giselle Wyers …
Dr. Janet Galván: 2024 Helen Kemp Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Dr. Janet Galván, Professor Emerita, Ithaca College, was recognized by her New York colleagues for her contribution to choral music when she received the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) New …
MassACDA Big Sing
FEBRUARY 10TH, 2024 AT ENDICOTT COLLEGE We are very excited to be offering this event again after a number of years off. As a combined group we will be singing …
Dr. Jamie Spillane: President-Elect Designate
Dr. Jamie Spillane is Director of Choral Studies at the University of Connecticut where he oversees a choral program with eight choirs, directs the UConn Concert Choir and Chamber Singers, …
ACDA Eastern President Slate
Candidate: Dr. Jamie Spillane Dr. Jamie Spillane is Director of Choral Studies at the University of Connecticut where he oversees a choral program with eight choirs, directs the UConn Concert …
On Repertoire: What “top 3” Picks are you performing this Fall?
As conductors and educators, we are always looking for repertoire suggestions and inspiration; looking for something to challenge ourselves and our students, and/or something to complete our program. I asked …
An Overview of Baltic Repertoire
Guest author Dr. Heather MacLaughlin-Garbes takes us on a journey through Baltic repertoire. Dr. MacLaughlin-Garbes is currently an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. The importance of song …