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Here is the list of the pieces in the Male Chorus Reading packet from the ACDA 2015 National Convention in Salt Lake City. Enjoy! –Susan Aya Ngena (Traditional Zulu Folk Song)Arr. Ruth Morris GrayTTB and pianoAlfred Music, 40038 The VagabondMark PattersonTTB, Accompanied, Optional soloBrilee Music, BL821 Goodbye, ThenTimothy TakachTBB choir, Bb clarinet, pianoTimothyCTakach.com (pdf download…
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 changing! I have recently accepted an opportunity to teach at the high school level. And…
Do you shy away from teaching vocal improvisation to your singers? Does the mere idea of scat give you heart palpitations? Do you write out notation for those places in the music that call for scatting? Improvisation can be a very scary idea for many – I know – I was one of them! When…
The July 5th announcement of the passing of Brazeal Dennard, esteemed choral conductor and educator, marked a significant event in the choral music history of Michigan. A lifelong resident of Detroit, Mr. Dennard excelled throughout his life as a music educator, a music supervisor, a church choir director and as the founder and director of…
Michigan Male Chorus Network by Matthew Packer ACDA-Michigan Male Chorus R&R Chair “Those who wish to sing always find a song.” ― Swedish Proverb I write this having recently returned from Western Michigan University and the 2017 Fall Conference of the Michigan Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. There was much singing and songs to be…
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 we analyze harmonic language, musical texture, and melodic line; where we identify likely trouble spots;…