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March 30, 1927 – October 7, 2012 Howard J. Rizner, 85, of Hillsdale, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2012 at his home. He was born March 30, 1927 in Dearborn to Joseph and Victoria (Plomer) Rizner. He was married December 27, 1951 to Barbara Knoblauch and she survives. Howard Rizner’s career of teaching vocal music in…
Some of the most popular articles in Bella Voce are those that contain repertoire suggestions. With that in mind, the board decided to ask our R & S chairs to submit one repertoire selection each month to share with our membership. Below you will find some of these suggestions. Please refer back here periodically as…
Earlier this year, Minnesota ACDA asked me to contribute to their year long focus on renewal. Here is a short article that was born out of that request. Celebrate a little EVERY day….. In a world where expectations seem to increase by the second, I am constantly looking for ways to recharge. I am often…
Resources for Children’s Choirs: There are many great resources out there for directors of children’s choirs. Included below are books specific to teaching children’s voices, tried and true repertoire suggestions and links to some of the children’s choir programs in the state of Michigan. I welcome more additions or suggestions! Please use the link to…
Resources for Children’s Choirs: There are many great resources out there for directors of children’s choirs. Included below are books specific to teaching children’s voices, tried and true repertoire suggestions and links to some of the children’s choir programs in the state of Michigan. I welcome more additions or suggestions! Please use the link to…
As a male choir director I often struggle with finding successful SSA literature that does not talk about beauty, flowers, and/or butterflies. Though there are many great composers out there writing exciting pieces for treble choirs such as Stephen Hatfield, Andrea Ramsey, and Joan Syzmko; I stumbled upon a great piece of literature: And Ain’t…
As music educators one of our goals is to help our students develop into independent musicians. A crucial component of independent musicianship is the ability to successfully read music. Developing music literacy is essential to the goal of equipping students with independent musicianship skills (Henry, 2004). Often students do not receive enough instruction on sight-reading….
Please remember to complete the online voting and strategic planning survey. Also, the following letter will be of interest to Women’s Choir directors: Dear Ms. Kerwin, I wanted to make sure that you, as Women’s Choir R&S Chair for ACDA-MI, are aware of a great new composer, great new piece, and a great new publishing…
Greetings everyone! I hope the fall is bringing you much joy and great music making. It’s time to organize the ACDA Women’s Commission Consortium for 2012. The consortium’s last commissioning effort is in progress and we have received one out of three pieces that will be supported by the commission. Jocelyn Hagen’s piece, Moon Goddess,…
Jared Anderson is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Michigan Tech where he conducts the Michigan Tech Concert Choir, teaches courses in music theory, group voice, and basic musicianship, and coaches singers in Tech theater productions. Originally from Orem, Utah, Dr. Anderson has conducted ensembles in Utah, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan….
