Training the Individual Voice in the Choral Rehearsal
Jared Anderson, Director of Choral Activities at Michigan Tech, presented a fascinating session at the Fall Conference. Here is a link to his extensive Handout: e pluribus unum
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Jared Anderson, Director of Choral Activities at Michigan Tech, presented a fascinating session at the Fall Conference. Here is a link to his extensive Handout: e pluribus unum
I hope the title caught your attention! Not only are the Kings Singers soon to be performing in Michigan, but you may be interested in attending many other fine performances in your area! Please check the Area Reps tab on the ACDA Michigan site and find your area. Several of our reps have posted links…
Moderator: Janice Bane, copyright & licensing manager at Barbershop Harmony Society. Copyright and permissions have never been more relevant as ensembles attempt to navigate online platforms to share their performances. Guests discussing the necessary compliance steps included Shari Molstad, permission manager at Hal Leonard Corporation; Kent Draughon, vice-president Publishing Administration at Capitol CMG Publishing; Jeremy…
Dear Esteemed Colleagues, I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. It is with immense pleasure and honor that I write to you today, introducing myself as the President of the American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) – Michigan Chapter. As we embark on this journey together, I extend my warmest…
Here is a 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, 40038The VagabondMark PattersonTTB, Accompanied, Optional soloBrilee Music, BL821 Goodbye, ThenTimothy TakachTBB choir, Bb clarinet, pianoTimothyCTakach.com (pdf download $1)…
The Value of ACDA Conferences to the Young Music Major by Erin Kurtz ACDA-MI Student Representative (Undergraduate) This past October I attended my first ACDA Conference at Western Michigan University as a sophomore music major. Being inexperienced in the choir world outside of my high school and college, I did not know exactly what to…
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…