(Additional Chanticleer tickets are available. Only four collegiate choirs were selected to perform at the Eastern Division's conference this year, so we are very humbled by that., Having a choir perform at an American Choral DirectorsAssociation convention really brings the program into an elite status. This session will include works by the following: Keith Hampton, Moses Hogan, Donte Ford, Stan Spottswood, M. Roger Holland, II and Anthony Leach. Early Bird $290 After June 15, 2022, $340 Non-Members Behind the Scores: Demystifying the Compositional Process, Do you enjoy composing? The conference president, 1. This conference will include sessions that focus on the following areas: We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2022 Annual Conference. The next upcoming session is to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, June 6-11, 2022. ACDA EASTERN commissioned work byStephen Murphy. Only 17 choirs drawn from nine Northeastern states were selected to participate in the ACDA's 2022 conference to be held Feb. 9 to 12 in Boston. He did additional studies in Opera, Art, and German at the Institute for European Studies in Vienna, Austria, and in African-American History, Music, and Dance at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California. Journey through African American Music in Worship. Belonging is fundamental to being human. Whether at the national, regional, or state level, ACDA is structured so that members can easily connect with other choral professionals and become involved in ACDA's activities. I Am the Wind was named the winner of the 2020 ACDA Brock Competition for Professional Composers. He has held this position for 31 years. Lela AndersonFaithful Over a Few Things,Glenn BurleighWe Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace,Marques L. A. Garrett. Wise served as the Co-Director and Director of the Hampton University Ministers Conference Choir Directors and Organists Guild and Academy that provides intensive training in African American sacred music for church musicians. A Cappella Choir, Samford University - Philip L. Copeland. The MassACDA board would like to congratulate Dr. Lisa Graham, who has been elected to serve as our next President for the 2023-2025 term. The new date will be June 6-11, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. (sheets, towels and breakfast included, per night rate shown). Well-respected by the church members they represent Thisorange trackSSAA choir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform Saturday late afternoon. Amber Nellett, a candidate for a M.M. Below, please find important information regarding your conference participation. Only one other choir from New York State, the Treble Choir from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College CUNY, was chosen. Whos Who? ACDA EASTERN commissioned work byMoira Smiley. In 2016, Rogers passion for issues of social justice and music was featured in the award-winning documentary Love, Life and Loss which highlights Joel Thompsons powerful Seven Last Words of the Unarmed. Thisblue trackSATB choir will begin rehearsals Wednesday evening and perform Friday evening. We are delighted to list chapter conferences, workshops, and webinars on this page. She received her Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music Education, and PhD in Music Education from the Florida State University. Applicants are not required to be enrolled in a conducting class at the time of application, only in a college/university music program. With over fifty commissioned works, she has composed new music for the American Choral Directors Association, professional choirs, colleges and universities, community choirs, high schools, and churches. American Academy of Audiology More info here. . Up to 25 hours of PDPs will be offered at no additional charge. She has served the American Choral Directors Donald Dumpson & Julia Zavadsky, moderatorsII. We will then demonstrate how we incorporate inclusive ideals into rehearsals, repertoire, and performances. The ACDA-PA President-Elect Designate shall be elected in January of even-numbered years and serve a term of one year beginning July 1 of that year. All conferences will have opportunities for performance and feedback during the conference. In choral music, we also seek the resonance of the voice through our bodies and in performance spaces. She has conducted All State and honor choirs in Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Utah. The standards are very high and the competition is tough, Dr. Huff noted. Elaine Hagenbergs music soars with eloquence and ingenuity (ACDA Choral Journal). In addition, delegates representing major church institutions are selected. From Anthems and Spirituals to various styles of Gospel Music today. The St Thomas Gospel Choir currently consists of 50 singers and full band accompaniment. AADD has also forged partnerships with several academic institutions, including St. Louis University . The Fredonia Chamber Choir rehearsing in Rosch Recital Hall, Dr. Vernon Huff conducting, for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference on Feb. 11. . ACDA 2022 Annual Conference Start Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:00 AM End Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:00 PM Location Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld Registration ACDA Member - $450.00 Federal Government - $450.00 Non-Member: Industry/Associate - $845.00 One Day Pass - Federal Government - $199.00 One Day Pass - Industry/Associate - $199.00 The rare distinction of being chosen to perform at an American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Conference has been bestowed upon the Chamber Choir at SUNY Fredonia. The conference committee this year was interested in showcasing living and minority composers, Huff indicated, so he pulled together a program that was challenging and also reflected the diversity of choral music thats currently available. Wise has served as the artistic director of the various Raise performing ensembles since 1986 .Wise is known for helping choirs perform gospel music authentically. 2022 Eastern Division ACDA Conference February 9, 2022- February 12, 2022 2021 MassACDA Virtual Summer Conference 2022 MassACDA Summer Conference Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Start: February 9, 2022 End: February 12, 2022 Website: https://acdaeast.org/conferences/region_conferences/ Box 10110Beaumont, TX 77710Conference Website, Registration cap: 384Coordinator: Golden WrightEmail: cgwright@lamar.eduPhone: (409) 880-8037, ** SOUTHEAST: March 12-15, 2022 Informal Concert has reached capacity.Florida State UniversitySchool of Dance130 Collegiate LoopP.O. Auditions for the 2022 conference were accepted between February 5 - April 16, 2021. Rubinstein was also one of Mr. Ihasz students in the New York State Summer School of the Arts choral program before enrolling at Fredonia for his undergraduate degree. Walking Through the Valley: The Music of Burleigh & Bonds. Delegates from around the world meet every five years to vote on important issues facing the world church. The Academy will provide a variety of accessibility services including auditory, visual, and mobility accommodations. Choral Director isnt just a job title. completed its first season. Suite 220 The 48th Annual Conference, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more! Besides the public masterclass, students will have a private session with their master teacher at least one day before the Friday session. Each union nominates delegates to represent its field. The masterclasses will allow for approximately 20 minutes of podium time during the session. Salutation, Eriks EsenvaldSong from the Road, Craig Hella JohnsonBlack is the Color of My True Loves Hair, arr. Israel Greene will present a candid dialogue focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Suite 220 Art 203Milwaukee, WI 53211Conference Website, Registration cap: 330Coordinator: Dan SchuchartEmail: acda-nc2022@uwm.eduPhone: (414) 229-4178, *** NORTHEAST:March 11-12, 2022Two-Day Symposium Cancelled, ** NORTHWEST:March 23-26, 2022University of OregonSchool of Music and Dance1214 University of OregonEugene, Oregon 97403Conference Website, Registration cap: 250Coordinator: Shannon MockliEmail: smockli@uoregon.edu, *** SOUTH-CENTRAL:March 14-15, 2022Two-Day Symposium Cancelled, * SOUTH-CENTRAL:March 16-19, 2022Adjudication and Informal Concert has reached capacity.Lamar UniversityDepartment of Theatre & DanceP.O. As the world continues to navigate through the pandemic, ACDA is working to increase accessibility through a combination of in-person, virtual, and hybrid opportunities. The in-person conference will open with a community sing through Dr. Thomass new Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy, and will feature sessions and concerts on various topics including conducting, repertoire, developmental choirs, and the adolescent voice. Reach out to us atinfo@commodityfoods.orgor by calling 850-480-7332. ACDA conferences, where you can connect with choral directors, network, learn from top choral leaders and experience great choirs in performance. This session will involve singing and listening to archival performances. Currently, she publishes her concert music independently through Elaine Hagenberg Music which is distributed through GIA. She teaches undergraduate coursework in choral methods, conducts the Concert Choir, and mentors graduate students in research. The national conference will be held in Cincinnati Feb 22-25, 2023. This is where interest sessions and the Exhibit Hall will be located. The choir performs sacred and secular music from the African and African American choral idioms. Essence of Joy is Music 93 in the Penn State School of Music. Google Calendar. They review financial and practice policies and act on initiatives and questions that impact our church world-wide. With over fifty commissioned works, she has composed new music for the American Choral Directors Association, professional choirs, colleges and universities, community choirs, high schools, and churches. Performances oftenRESONATEwith a person because they vibrate sympathetically with some experience that the individual carries within, and the impact of those experiences cannot be underestimated; however, it might be true that only certain experiences have beenrepresented, perhaps making it difficult to findresonanceandrelevancefor many. That is tough, because there is so much great choral music being arrangedand composed right now, Huff remarked. The concerts, sessions, and presentations willreflectthe many different life experiences and realities of our members and those we hope will become part of our sharedresonance. In our choirs, within our institutions, and as members of the greater chorus of humanity, belonging to a community means that each member is heard, understood, seen, and valued. The MassACDA Summer Conferencewill be held at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) from Sunday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Keep an eye on our website for information regarding our 2024 Eastern region Conference save the dates now! The General Conference Executive Committee voted on January 12, 2021, for the second time in 10 months, to postpone the 61st General Conference Session due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below, please find important information regarding your conference participation. The Hilton Garden Inn is an eight minute walk (0.3 miles) from the Renaissance Orlando. February 15, 2021. These masterclasses will engage four undergraduate and four graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a music degree program. The MassACDA Summer Conference will be held at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) from Sunday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The General Conference Executive Committee voted on January 12, 2021, for the second time in 10 months, to postpone the 61st General Conference Session due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 National Conference in Cincinnati welcomes us all back in person to a place where we can celebrate our diversity and affinities, eliminate barriers, and inspire each . 2020 Preview Alleluia (Live) 1 5:04 Reading 1 (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 2 0:18 Ubi caritas et amor (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 3 5:38 Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Sing Unto God (Live) However, even if we have our dream job, it can still be easy to forget the reasons we chose this rewarding profession. The main convention hotel is the Sheraton Boston Hotel. In addition to composing full-time, Elaine actively engages in bringing her music to life as the guest artist and featured clinician for professional conferences and festivals both in the U.S. and abroad as a composer, conductor, and accompanist of her work. O, I Got a Light,arr. A lay person The 7th Annual Clinical Education Forum will highlight important practice management topics and strategies for how to introduce them in student clinical experiences. Those staying overnight will have breakfast provided. Theatre alumna Dominique Kempf was in Buffalo last week in a production at Sheas Performing Arts Center as part of the national tour of the Broadway musical, Hadestown., Copyright 2022by State University of New York at Fredonia, Fredonia Chamber Choir ready to sing at ACDA eastern conference. Today the sessions are held every five years in cities with stadiums that can seat more than 70,000 attendees, which includes the more than 2,500 delegates attending and the visitors from around the world who are watching the session. The sessions will be held on Friday, February 11, and they will be led byrenownedconductor-teachers Brandon Boyd, Craig Hella Johnson, Sandra Snow, and Jan Taylor. Dr. Identity, Inclusion, and Excellence in the ACDAPenelope Cruz, David Fryling, Arreon A. Harley-Emerson, & Wendy MoyIII. We have three delegates representing Wisconsin Conference at the GC Session. Wisconsin Theology Student Merissa Erb Inducted as Ministerial Trainee, Womens Empowerment Weekend: New Daily Rates, Brian Stephan Announces Retirement After 43 Years in Denominational Service, Como Revertir la Diabetes/Capacitacin para Lderes del Ministerio de Salud Hispano. Rogers holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in choral music education from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in choral conducting from U-M. Elaine has music in print with various publishers including Oxford University Press, G. Schirmer, Hinshaw Music, and Beckenhorst Press. 3. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a resource for the student conductors, to ask and answer questions, and to focus each conductor on the tasks at hand for the public masterclasses. Early Bird $75 After June 15, 2022, $100 Student Member A native of Florida with a Cuban-American background, Dr. Napoles taught middle school chorus in the public schools of Miami and Orlando, FL. Brandon A. BoydBetter,Jason Clayborn/ adapt. Please read each conference website carefully for the opportunities offered.All scheduled events are listed below using the following key: *adjudication offered atthe conference **adjudicationnot offered at the conference***two-day eventAll events below are scheduled to be in person. ACDA Southern Region - ACDA Southern Region Join us in Cincinnati! Engage and make new connections at conference receptions and events, off-site activities, and the amazing city of Seattle. Thomas Gospel Choir (PA)Waltier Blocker,conductorQueens College Treble Choir (NY)Eric Rubinstein,conductorSusquehanna University Choir (PA)Amy Voorhees, conductorFredonia Chamber Choir (NY)Vernon Huff, conductorMorse Chorale (CT)Stephanie Tubiolo, conductor, A Brief Introduction of Choral Literature in Eastern Asian CulturesPingyi Song, presenter, African American Spirituals and the Social Justice CurriculumRollo Dilworth, presenter, Approaching New Arab Choral RepertoireShireen Abu-Khader & William Culverhouse, presenters, Come SundayArreon A. Harley-Emerson, presenter, COUNT!! I just love coming to the conference and getting to see a city. The AAA Annual Conference offers many opportunities to connect with peers, learn about upcoming information, receive guidance on new audiological developments, and more. Having a choir perform at an American Choral DirectorsAssociation convention really brings the program into an elite status. The AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo will be held at the Seattle Convention CenterArch Building, 705 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101-2310. Reaction to the choirs selection from current students and alumni has been universally positive, Huff noted, when the School of Music posted the announcement. In this session, well take an in-depth look at. Learn, grow, and innovate with educational sessions, clinical and research posters,androundtable discussions on topics that mean the most to you. The conference masterclass committee is delighted to announce that four public masterclasses in conducting will be held during the 2022 Eastern Division Conference in Boston. 1. Dr. Chasing the Dream: Living Our Best (Choir Director) Life! ACDA does not have an overflow hotel for the 2022 Annual Conference, at this time we are recommending attendees make their reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 6850 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32821. Jessica Npolesis Interim Chair of Music Education and Associate Professor of Choral Music Education at the University of North Texas. In 2019, Dr. Npoles made her Carnegie Hall debut as choral conductor for the WorldStrides OnStage Honors Performance Series. Early Bird $75 After June 15, 2022, $100 One Day or Virtual, Overnight accommodations available onsite for $60 a night, or $180 for the entire conference, 1 Graduate Credit, $150 Only one other choir from New York State, the Treble . His past appointments include being the director of the University of Michigan Mens Glee Club, Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota), the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois), and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Childrens Choir). . The Fredonia Chamber Choir rehearsing in Rosch Recital Hall, Dr. Vernon Huff conducting, for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference on Feb. 11. Brandon WaddlesAllor che ignuda,Vicente LusitanoShe Lingers On,Zanaida RoblesAll shall be well,Sarah QuartelWild Embers,Melissa Dunphy, Thisblue trackSATB choir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform perform Friday evening. A two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and a 2015 GRAMMY Award nominee,Eugene Rogersis recognized as a leading conductor and pedagogue throughout the United States and abroad. He earned his PhD in Music Education (Choral Conducting) at Florida State University. She has conducted the Southern, North Central/Central, and Western division honor choirs for the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). the 2022 NW ACDA conference. Welcome to the application site for Concert Choirs, Spotlight Choirs, Interest Session Presenters, and Honor Choir members for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference, RESONATE , which will take place February 9-12, 2022 in Boston, MA. Our featured clinicians this year will be Dr. Andre Thomas and Dr. Judy Bowers who are both Professors Emeriti at The Florida State University. With limited time, choral directors often wonder how they can go beyond the notes on the page to enhance the musical experience for their ensembles. A New Approach to Musical Vocabulary Acquisition for Singers and Choirs. The new date will be June 6-11, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. The generous support from our corporate partners and sponsors helps make the many Academy initiatives possible. Recognize their role is to work for the best of the church as a whole, rather than primarily the best for their local area I am thrilled for the Chamber Choir to represent our amazing Voice area at the convention. 2022 New England Collegiate Choral Festival. Donald Dumpson, Michael Bussewitz-Quarm, Rollo Dilworth, Joshua Jacobson,Thomas Lloyd, Wendy Moy, Diana Saez, & Julia Zavadsky, Is Your Voice Sacred, Spiritual, or Cultural?Shireen Abu-Khader & Nahla Mattar, presenters, Margaret HillisUnlocking Her Approach from Score Study to Rehearsal PlanningCheryl Frazes Hill, presenter, Philosophy and Praxis: A More Inclusive Pedagogy Through Repertoire SelectionJabarie Glass & Shohei Kobayashi, presenters, The Power of Story in Song: Feeding the Choirs SoulDean Luethi, presenter, Resonate in Rehearsal: Revisiting the Harmony that Distinguishes Choral MusicBryan E. Nichols, presenter, Songs from the African Diaspora: Choral Arrangements from Latin AmericaDiana V. Sez, presenter, Trauma-Informed Choral Music EducationRebecca DeWan & Tammy Carusone, presenters. This session will explore three choral works by Black composers: Harry T. Burleighs Southern Lullaby and Margaret Bondss Credo. These pieces are featured on a new album of choral works by Black Composers being recorded this summer titled Walking Through the Valley: Choral Music from Black Composers, 1920-2022. We will explore the compositional styles of each composer, and discuss the complicated and rich texts by Langston Hughes and W.E.B DuBois. You will leave this session feeling inspired to take action and do something positive in your communities. Cincinnati 2023 Conference Conversations: J. Donald Dumpson ACDA East President-Elect Interviews Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, discussing his upcoming conference appearance . MORE POSTS Get to Know Us! ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson about the 20223 A Place of Belonging Conference. 2022 GC Session Date and Location Change. The music ensemble consists of variations of up to 4 keyboard players, 3 percussionist, lead guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer instrumentalist, trumpet, tenor, alto and soprano saxophone and trombone . Mark the date and location on your calendar. Venue America's Center 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 United States . The 47th Annual Conference, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more! ", American Academy of Audiology Learn more about the General Conference Session by clicking here. There are truly wonderful things happening in our choral/opera/voice programs and it will be a thrill to show our neighbors from around the eastern division, Huff said. An SSAATTBB choir of singers who will be in grades 10, 11, or 12 in February 2022. Learn More. I felt truly cared for at Fredonia, Rubinstein said. A Virginia native, Marques L. A. Garrett (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities at the University of NebraskaLincoln in the Glenn Korff School of Music. Walt is responsible for starting one of the very first Gospel Choirs in the Episcopal Church. Save the dates and get ready to Resonate in Boston this February 9-12, 2022! ACDA is coming to Orlando! I Am the Wind was named the winner of the 2020 ACDA Brock Competition for Professional Composers. The AAA Annual Conference offers many opportunities to connect with peers, learn about upcoming information, receive guidance on new audiological developments, and more. Please note that chapter events are organized and run independently by each state chapter leadership team. Wise served as the Ethnic and American music Repertoire and Standards Chair for the American Choral Directors Association Central Division (ACDA). Raymond Wise, Ph.D., a native of Baltimore, Md., began his musical career at the age of three, singing gospel music with his family singing group The Wise Singers. Dr. Wise earned a B.F.A. The last time a Fredonia choir was invited to perform at an ACDA convention, also held in Boston, was in 1986, when Dr. Donald P. Lang was its director. This SATBorange trackchoir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform Saturday late afternoon. An active performer, Dr. La has sung professionally with Conspirare, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and Colorado Bach Ensemble. Williams Visiting Professor Kyle van Schoonhoven, '11, is returning to campus to continue his residency following a special concert in Prague. The history and journey of music in the African American Church. Registration includes access to all sessions; Sunday night dinner, lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and snacks; and all sheet music for those singing in the conference chorus. Cantabile, Nashville School of the Arts . Currently, she publishes her concert music independently through Elaine Hagenberg Music which is distributed through GIA. This is a tremendous honor not only for the Chamber Choir, but for our incredible Voice program, as well as the entire School of Music," remarked Dr. Vernon Huff, who serves as director of Choral Activities and conductor of the Chamber Choir. Join us for engaging events and activities! Come join your ACDA Eastern Region colleagues on Friday, March 19 at 8:30PM EDT for some March Madness (choral repertoire edition), Conductor mixology, news about our 2022 Boston conference applications, events, and headliners, and breakouts with your state chapters. Fredonia is also connected to the Queens Colleges choir, whose director, Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education Eric Rubinstein, earned a Mus.B. Each of the divisions and unions elect delegates that represent the work across their territory to represent them at the session. Committed members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church He currently serves on the board of Chorus America and is the former national chair of the Diversity Initiatives Committee for the American Choral Directors Association. From hearing accessibility to amplification and rehabilitative products or services, enhance your practice and patient outcomes through connections with industry representatives. A pastor Beyond the Score: Resources to assist your rehearsals. Wise is the founder and President of Raise Productions Center for the Gospel Arts, a gospel music production and publishing company in Columbus, Ohio established to provide educational training and resources for gospel artists and the community. Everything we do between August and February will be focused on the convention performance. ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Dr. Rollo Dilworth about his upcoming appearance at the National ACDA Conference in Cincinnati. Reston, VA 20191, Copyright 2023 American Academy of Audiology. ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson about the 20223 A Place of Belonging Conference. Subscription to Choral Journal, your region newsletters, and your state newsletter, Access to ACDA Monographs on choral music topics, CONNECTICUTDELAWAREMAINEMARYLAND/DCMASSACHUSETTSNEW HAMPSHIRENEW JERSEYNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIARHODE ISLANDVERMONT, MIDWESTERNNORTHWESTERNSOUTHERNSOUTHWESTERNWESTERN, Community & Professional/Music in Worship, College & Univ. Margaret Hillis Achievement Award for Choral Excellence, https://campustravel.com/university/messiah-university/, Featured guest clinicians Elaine Hagenberg & Marques L.A. Garrett (bios below), Featured concert by Chanticleer & the Susquehanna Chorale (bios below) with Chanticleer talkback afterward, Performance by the "Choir for All" Honor Choir, World premiere performances of the 2020 and 2022 winning selections from the ACDA-PA Choral Composition Competition, Reading sessions for all repertoire & resources areas, Recognition of ACDA-PA award winners at the banquet, Discounted on-campus housing at Messiah University. The work we do each day contributes to our identity and can serve as a source of meaning and joy. This message was sent to conference attendees on July 22, 2022: Dear ACDA-PA Conference Attendee, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ACDA-PA Summer Conference in one week! Chapter presidents may submit additions to this list using this online form. Perhaps you will find that you, too, are being nudged to explore your passions more deeply. Traditionally choral and barbershop choruses have been categorized based on the gender makeup of the group. 11480 Commerce Park Drive From the ACDA-PA Bylaws: ARTICLE VII - Officers Section 1. Everyone will be responsible for dinner on Monday and Tuesday on their own. Performing music by living composers offers a wealth of opportunities for you and your singers to connect more deeply with the music, and this session will look at a variety of resources (many of them free) to try in upcoming rehearsals. The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is anational organizationfounded in 1959 to serve the professional needs of all choir directors. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Elaine has music in print with various publishers including Oxford University Press, G. Schirmer, Hinshaw Music, and Beckenhorst Press.