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Betsy Marsh, Bella Voce editor, enjoys working with singers of all ages. After 36 years in public education, she recently retired from Van Hoosen Middle School in Rochester Hills, MI. Ensembles under her direction consistently earned superior ratings, performing with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, at the Michigan Music Conference, and at the Michigan Summer Choral…
Dr. Gabriela Hristova is Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Michigan-Flint Department of Music where she conducts both the University Chorale and Chamber Singers, and teaches courses in choral and instrumental conducting and music performance. Dr. Hristova is conductor of the Department of Music’s Summer Academy of Music…
Special thanks to Jared Anderson for serving the organization as Interim Marketing and Advertising Chair after being elected President-Elect. Please see Jared’s contact information on the CONTACTS page of this website.
Cantata Academy Chorale New Singer Auditions: Sunday, August 28, 2011 First United Methodist Church, 5005 Chicago Road, Warren, MI 48092. Cantata Academy Chorale periodically accepts experienced adult singers in all vocal ranges. Auditions can be scheduled for Sunday, August 28, 2011 (or another date by appointment) by calling the…
Do you love to sing? Become a member of the Madrigal Chorale of Southfield – one of Michigan’s premier choral groups! Under the direction of: Robert A. Martin, Ph.D., Artistic Director Betsy Marsh, Associate Director We are holding AUDITIONS for all voice parts on Tuesday, Sept 6, 2011 …
Do you love to sing? Become a member of the Madrigal Chorale of Southfield – one of Michigan’s premier choral groups! Under the direction of: Robert A. Martin, Ph.D., Artistic Director Betsy Marsh, Associate Director We are holding AUDITIONS for all voice parts on Tuesday, Sept 6, 2011 …
Interim Adjunct Director of Choral Activities and/or Vocal Music Educator Fall 2011 Eastern Michigan University Department of Music and Dance invites applications for an interim adjunct director of choral activities and/or vocal music educator for the 2011-12 academic year. The successful candidate(s) will conduct and administer the University Choir and Chamber Choir ensemble programs, and/or…
Obtaining field experience in music education is a very important part of a college student’s growth. Most (if not all) institutions require that students obtain a certain number of hours observing and working with students prior to their student teaching assignments. Historically speaking, this was not always the case, as institutions would not require…
In my experience, two of the most difficult aspects of running and maintaining a professional organization are recruitment and retention. It can take tremendous effort to inform prospective members on campus that your organization exists. Getting your name out there by using a student listserv, flyers, sidewalk chalk, or word of mouth will help…
As a double major in Vocal Music Education and English Education, I am a huge proponent for a more interdisciplinary approach to teaching music. With the idea of cross-curricular education becoming more popular in schools, it is important for us to consider the occasional use of newer methods in our classrooms. Integrating different subjects into…
