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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…
2013 TBA 2012 Donald Scott (Valley Christian High School/The King’s Choraliers) 2011 Milton Olsson (Michigan Technical University) 2010 Susan Matych-Hager (Fruitport High School/Siena Heights University) 2009 Mark Puchala (NW Michigan College) 2008 John Tyner (Monroe High School/John Tyner Chorale) 2007 Leonard Riccinto (b.3/1941-d.12/2006) (Eastern Michigan University) 2006 Jerry Blackstone (University of Michigan) 2005 Duane Davis (Grand…
ACDA is… a professional organization for professional choral directors. Other organizations serve singers/institutions. Our role is to serve CONDUCTORS! The ACDA-MI Convention is a State Level convention with National Clinicians! The following is adapted from the ACDA National website: How does membership benefit you? Explore Conductor Exchange Programs ACDA Choral Archives and Museums Commissioning new…
As we approach a very busy time in our musical calendars, please take a minute to note the special concerts in our area of the state of Michigan. I find it refreshing and relaxing to be an audience member rather than bearing full responsibility for all aspects of a choral performance. There are numerous opportunities…
This article, based on the author’s interest session presented at the 2014 ACDA-MI Fall Conference, is reprinted from the April 2015 Choral Journal. A Theory of Multiple Intelligences: Working with the Adolescent Brain/Voice
Susan Matych-Hager, professor emeritus, Siena Heights University, retired in May, 2007, after 34 years of service. Prior to Siena Heights University, Susan was a teaching assistant at Indiana University, taught vocal music at Fruitport High School, Fruitport Middle School and at St. Mary’s Elementary School, Adrian. She holds degrees from Siena Heights College (now University)…
