Welcome to the new website for ACDA-MI. Our new platform will provide a number of resources for choral conductors throughout the state. We will highlight articles of interest in a number of Repertoire and Resources areas and announcements of choral…
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2015 ACDA-MI FALL CONFERENCE Headliners: Joe Miller and Eric Johnson with Cor Cantiamo performing Register Here! October 23/24, 2015, First Presbyterian Church of FlintFor Schedule, Headliner bios, Performance Choirs, Hotel Information & more, please see the State Conference tab! Hope…
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Why Healthy Gesture Matters Conductors spend most of their time doing one of two things: getting ready to conduct, and conducting. Preparation is important, of course. It’s where we come to understand the score, the text, and the composer; where…
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When I met Frank at Jonathan Palant’s session on men’s choirs at the 2015 National ACDA Convention in Salt Lake City this spring, I just had to ask him to submit his five favorites! I am so glad that I…
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I am delighted that Mike Mitchell, our president-elect for ACDA-Michigan as of September 2015, agreed to add to our list of great men’s pieces. I hope that you enjoy his list of seven suggestions. Susan. Rainbow ‘Round My ShoulderRobert de…
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Clayton Parr has been working with men’s choirs for many, many years. When I invited him to share some of his favorites, I knew it would be a varied list. Here is his list of five favorites. Susan. Hunker Down…
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Summer is the perfect time for choral directors to savor an entertaining and informative read by none other than our own Robert C. Oster, otherwise known as “Dr. Bob.” What a fun title! – Singers, Zingers, and Humdingers: Choral Conductor Do’s…
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In 2016, the Cambiata Institute, located at the University of North Texas, Denton, will host the third MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music. Similar to the 2012 and 2014 Conferences, this Conference will advocate for the pedagogical interests of middle…
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I am struck by the many thoughts and reflections that have gone through and continue to go through my mind as I have pondered the title of this article. “Success in the Middle School: A Changing Perspective.” My perspective is…
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Dear ACDA Officers and Choral Music Colleagues: We need your help! In 2016, the Cambiata Institute, located at the University of North Texas, Denton, will host the third MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music. Similar to the 2012 and…
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