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New Web Address: ACDA.ORG In its surge of technology renovations, the American Choral Directors Association has adopted a new domain name: acda.org. The domain name was formerly owned by the Antique and Collectibles Dealers Association. ACDA obtained the name through a timely inquiry and recent ownership change of the antique association. The negotiation took place…
The focus for our Fall ACDA-MI conference was multicultural music. Our clinicians introduced us to some new and exciting titles. Although many of these pieces may sound complex, most are quite accessible. Please click on the link below to see the complete list: ACDA-MI Reading Sessions Lit 2009 »
“Where do you find all that interesting music?” I get this question a lot. In fact, as your Repertoire and Standards Chair for Ethnic and Multicultural Music I’m delighted to get this question. For a long time I’ve placed a priority on programming diverse, exciting literature from as many periods, cultures, and performance practices as…
Four undergraduate conductors and three graduate conductors from five different Michigan universities participated in masterclasses with clinicians Francisco Núñez and Jo-Michael Scheibe at ACDA Michigan’s state conference in October. Attendance at the masterclasses by participants, fellow students and ACDA members alike was high, and confirmed our great interest in this particular activity at our conference….
What a terrific Fall Conference! Francisco Núñez proved to be charming, engaging and amazingly perceptive in his clinics with choirs and student conductors. It is always a thrill to watch a master teacher make substantial improvements in a short session! We were encouraged about our ACDA prospects after listening to Jo-Michael Scheibe! It is a…
