Early Bird $75 After June 15, 2022, $100 Student Member Learn more about the General Conference Session by clicking here. Only one other choir from New York State, the Treble Choir from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College CUNY, was chosen. The GRAMMY Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer has been hailed as the worlds reigning male chorus by, The Susquehanna Chorale, founded in 1981 by Artistic Director Linda L. Tedford, is widely recognized as one of the premier vocal ensembles in the mid-Atlantic region and beyond. Along with traditional in-person attendance, for the first time we are offering one-day, in-person attendance as well as a virtual attendance option. Suite 220 School of Music Interim Director Daniel Ihasz remembers Rubinstein being deeply involved in choir, dance and opera at Fredonia, and he also earned a minor in Dance. Performing music by living composers offers a wealth of opportunities for you and your singers to connect more deeply with the music, and this session will look at a variety of resources (many of them free) to try in upcoming rehearsals. Any questions should be directed to the state (follow learn more links). To allow a return to in-person conferences within the safety limitations of the pandemic conference hostshave the option of offeringthe full adjudication process, which may or may not include a gala concert,or of performance and feedbackopportunities outside of the guidelines of formal adjudication. Since 2003 the choir has commissioned many African American composers/arrangers to complete works that have been premiered at the annual African American Music Festival at Penn State. Garnering interest both nationally and internationally. At the University, Rogers leads the graduate choral conducting program, conducts the chamber choir, and administers the program of over eight choral ensembles. Learn More . . Donald Dumpson, Michael Bussewitz-Quarm, Rollo Dilworth, Joshua Jacobson,Thomas Lloyd, Wendy Moy, Diana Saez, & Julia Zavadsky, Is Your Voice Sacred, Spiritual, or Cultural?Shireen Abu-Khader & Nahla Mattar, presenters, Margaret HillisUnlocking Her Approach from Score Study to Rehearsal PlanningCheryl Frazes Hill, presenter, Philosophy and Praxis: A More Inclusive Pedagogy Through Repertoire SelectionJabarie Glass & Shohei Kobayashi, presenters, The Power of Story in Song: Feeding the Choirs SoulDean Luethi, presenter, Resonate in Rehearsal: Revisiting the Harmony that Distinguishes Choral MusicBryan E. Nichols, presenter, Songs from the African Diaspora: Choral Arrangements from Latin AmericaDiana V. Sez, presenter, Trauma-Informed Choral Music EducationRebecca DeWan & Tammy Carusone, presenters. ACDA East President-Elect Interviews Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, discussing his upcoming conference appearance . ACDA EASTERN commissioned work,A Musing on the Hood, byJohn L. Cornelius, Striving After God,Undine Smith MooreWake Me Up, Lord,Uzee BrownHe Stooped to Bless,Edward MargetsonAve Maria,R. Nathaniel DettI Opened My Mouth to the Lord,arr. CEUs:0.1 AAA/Tier 1 CEUs Duration:60 minutes InstructionalLevel:Intermediate ProgramFocus: Knowledge Description: This web seminar will provide a current review, Seattle is a city home to innovation and has been at the forefront of visionary adaptations from music. 3. Wise is the founder and President of Raise Productions Center for the Gospel Arts, a gospel music production and publishing company in Columbus, Ohio established to provide educational training and resources for gospel artists and the community. I am thrilled for the Chamber Choir to represent our amazing Voice area at the convention. Our featured clinicians this year will be Dr. Andre Thomas and Dr. Judy Bowers who are both Professors Emeriti at The Florida State University. Thomas Gospel Choir (PA)Waltier Blocker,conductorQueens College Treble Choir (NY)Eric Rubinstein,conductorSusquehanna University Choir (PA)Amy Voorhees, conductorFredonia Chamber Choir (NY)Vernon Huff, conductorMorse Chorale (CT)Stephanie Tubiolo, conductor, A Brief Introduction of Choral Literature in Eastern Asian CulturesPingyi Song, presenter, African American Spirituals and the Social Justice CurriculumRollo Dilworth, presenter, Approaching New Arab Choral RepertoireShireen Abu-Khader & William Culverhouse, presenters, Come SundayArreon A. Harley-Emerson, presenter, COUNT!! ACDA is divided into seven geographic regions, as well as fiftystate chapters, each with its own conferences, newsletters, festivals, clinics, and workshops. A Virginia native, Marques L. A. Garrett (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities at the University of NebraskaLincoln in the Glenn Korff School of Music. Reach out to us atinfo@commodityfoods.orgor by calling 850-480-7332. His past appointments include being the director of the University of Michigan Mens Glee Club, Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota), the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois), and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Childrens Choir). A New Approach to Musical Vocabulary Acquisition for Singers and Choirs. Robert A.M. Ross presents a new system for singers and choral singers to acquire the necessary musical vocabulary (both rhythmic and intervallic) to become more proficient sight readers through structured warm-up exercises based on essential musical vocabulary. An active performer, Dr. La has sung professionally with Conspirare, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and Colorado Bach Ensemble. Scroll down for Interest Session Details and Presenter Bios. ACDA also has student chapters ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson about the 20223 A Place of Belonging Conference. Raymond Wise, Ph.D., a native of Baltimore, Md., began his musical career at the age of three, singing gospel music with his family singing group The Wise Singers. Dr. This message was sent to conference attendees on July 22, 2022: Dear ACDA-PA Conference Attendee, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ACDA-PA Summer Conference in one week! The standards are very high and the competition is tough, Dr. Huff noted. Wise currently serves on the faculty of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where he serves as Professor of Practice in the African American African Diaspora Studies department and instructs courses in African American music. Submitted programs had to be 25 minutes in length while allowing for any applause or stage changes. This conference will include sessions that focus on the following areas: We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2022 Annual Conference. 3. Not only does Fredonia offer a high-quality music education, but a safe space to try new things, and a network of support by colleagues and faculty alike. ACDA Institutional Members unable to adjudicate at a conference will have the opportunity to participate in At Large Virtual Adjudication. ACDA Eastern Region 2022 There are presently no open calls for submissions. With limited time, choral directors often wonder how they can go beyond the notes on the page to enhance the musical experience for their ensembles. Learn more about the General Conference Session by clicking here. Join us in on the West coast for this must-attend conference, featuring relevant and compelling education, networking events and activities, and an interactive exhibit hall experience. the 2022 NW ACDA conference. This session will include works by the following: Keith Hampton, Moses Hogan, Donte Ford, Stan Spottswood, M. Roger Holland, II and Anthony Leach. Today the sessions are held every five years in cities with stadiums that can seat more than 70,000 attendees, which includes the more than 2,500 delegates attending and the visitors from around the world who are watching the session. Frances Fonza, CONNECTICUTDELAWAREMAINEMARYLAND/DCMASSACHUSETTSNEW HAMPSHIRENEW JERSEYNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIARHODE ISLANDVERMONT, MIDWESTERNNORTHWESTERNSOUTHERNSOUTHWESTERNWESTERN, Community & Professional/Music in Worship, College & Univ. I just love coming to the conference and getting to see a city. Learn More. 2 Graduate Credits, $250 Walking Through the Valley: The Music of Burleigh & Bonds. ACDA Southern Region - ACDA Southern Region Join us in Cincinnati! You are invited to the ACDA Southern Region Reception at the national conference in Cincinnati! Brandon A. BoydBetter,Jason Clayborn/ adapt. The rare distinction of being chosen to perform at an American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Conference has been bestowed upon the Chamber Choir at SUNY Fredonia. Helping our Singers Understand RhythmWilliam Cutter, presenter, Dalcroze Eurhythmics for the Choral ConductorDavid Frego, presenter, Everyones Song: Gender-Inclusivity in the Choir RoomDustin S. Cates & Ben Herstig, presenters, Identity and Inclusion in Choral Spaces: Pathways to Lasting Change (Three Sessions)I. Voices of Change: Impacting the Communities We ServeMichael Bussewitz-Quarm, Rollo Dilworth, Joshua R. Jacobson, Thomas Lloyd,Wendy Moy, Diana V. Sez, presentersJ. in Music Education at Fredonia in 2008. ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Dr. Rollo Dilworth about his upcoming appearance at the National ACDA Conference in Cincinnati. As one of the first SSAA choruses in the Barbershop Harmony Society, Parkside Melody strives to foster an open and inclusive environment where our identity is instead based on vocal skills, fellowship and positive impact on audiences and community members. The Hilton Garden Inn is an eight minute walk (0.3 miles) from the Renaissance Orlando. The General Conference Executive Committee voted on January 12, 2021, for the second time in 10 months, to postpone the 61st General Conference Session due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Stuart ChurchillDrop, Drop Slow Tears, Orlando GibbonsThe Negro Speaks of Rivers, Margaret BondsDeep River, arr. The music ensemble consists of variations of up to 4 keyboard players, 3 percussionist, lead guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer instrumentalist, trumpet, tenor, alto and soprano saxophone and trombone . The conference committee this year was interested in showcasing living and minority composers, Huff indicated, so he pulled together a program that was challenging and also reflected the diversity of choral music thats currently available. Applicants are not required to be enrolled in a conducting class at the time of application, only in a college/university music program. . Israel Greene will present a candid dialogue focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Thisorange trackSSAA choir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform Saturday late afternoon. She was asked to return in 2020 and again in 2021. They review financial and practice policies and act on initiatives and questions that impact our church world-wide. in Music (Piano and Voice) from Denison University (Granville, Ohio). He currently serves on the board of Chorus America and is the former national chair of the Diversity Initiatives Committee for the American Choral Directors Association. Delegates from around the world meet every five years to vote on important issues facing the world church. With over fifty commissioned works, she has composed new music for the American Choral Directors Association, professional choirs, colleges and universities, community choirs, high schools, and churches. I Am the Wind was named the winner of the 2020 ACDA Brock Competition for Professional Composers. Save the dates and get ready to Resonate in Boston this February 9-12, 2022! Whos Who? The national conference will be held in Cincinnati Feb 22-25, 2023. Discover the next gem for your singers in a variety of voicings and instrumentations. Whether at the national, regional, or state level, ACDA is structured so that members can easily connect with other choral professionals and become involved in ACDA's activities. Everything we do between August and February will be focused on the convention performance. The history and journey of music in the African American Church. You will leave this session feeling inspired to take action and do something positive in your communities. Art 203Milwaukee, WI 53211Conference Website, Registration cap: 330Coordinator: Dan SchuchartEmail: acda-nc2022@uwm.eduPhone: (414) 229-4178, *** NORTHEAST:March 11-12, 2022Two-Day Symposium Cancelled, ** NORTHWEST:March 23-26, 2022University of OregonSchool of Music and Dance1214 University of OregonEugene, Oregon 97403Conference Website, Registration cap: 250Coordinator: Shannon MockliEmail: smockli@uoregon.edu, *** SOUTH-CENTRAL:March 14-15, 2022Two-Day Symposium Cancelled, * SOUTH-CENTRAL:March 16-19, 2022Adjudication and Informal Concert has reached capacity.Lamar UniversityDepartment of Theatre & DanceP.O. Make sure to register and secure your housing by March 1 to get the best rates. We are delighted to list chapter conferences, workshops, and webinars on this page. The RESONATE Conference Guiding Principles. Behind the Scores: Demystifying the Compositional Process, Do you enjoy composing? He serves as the Associate Director of the African American Arts Institute, an IU division devoted to the perpetuation and performance of African American music and art. Cincinnati 2023 Conference Conversations: J. Donald Dumpson ACDA East President-Elect Interviews Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, discussing his upcoming conference appearance . "The conference was an amazing experience and I am already planning on attending next year in Seattle. Boykin. 2. A two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and a 2015 GRAMMY Award nominee,Eugene Rogersis recognized as a leading conductor and pedagogue throughout the United States and abroad. Engage and make new connections at conference receptions and events, off-site activities, and the amazing city of Seattle. ACDA does not have an overflow hotel for the 2022 Annual Conference, at this time we are recommending attendees make their reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 6850 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32821. His choirs have toured throughout China, South Africa, the United States, and have appeared at national and regional conferences. Salutation, Eriks EsenvaldSong from the Road, Craig Hella JohnsonBlack is the Color of My True Loves Hair, arr. Choral Director isnt just a job title. Venue America's Center 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 United States . If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Click the file names to open PDF documents: Click on the links below to complete the conference evaluation survey or to receive Act 48 credit hours for your attendance and participation in the summer conference: Cost includes: meals (Sunday BBQ Dinner, Monday Banquet Dinner, Monday/Tuesday Lunch; note: breakfast is included for those staying on campus), all reading session music, sessions and keynotes with Elaine Hagenberg &MarquesGarrett, and 1 ticket to Chanticleer concert. The new date will be June 6-11, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. Honor Choir rehearses with Marques Garrett, Childrens & Community Youth Choirs Shawn Funk, Junior High / Middle School Choirs Stephanie Magaro, Beyond Elijah Rock: Non-Idiomatic Choral Music of Black Composers, Vocal Jazz, Contemporary & Commercial Music Samantha Roberts, College and University Choirs Christopher Jackson. Suite 220 Dr. Rubinstein indicated hes proud to be a graduate of the Fredonia School of Music, saying that he owes much of his professional success to the experiences he received during his undergraduate study. A lay person Margaret Hillis Achievement Award for Choral Excellence, https://campustravel.com/university/messiah-university/, Featured guest clinicians Elaine Hagenberg & Marques L.A. Garrett (bios below), Featured concert by Chanticleer & the Susquehanna Chorale (bios below) with Chanticleer talkback afterward, Performance by the "Choir for All" Honor Choir, World premiere performances of the 2020 and 2022 winning selections from the ACDA-PA Choral Composition Competition, Reading sessions for all repertoire & resources areas, Recognition of ACDA-PA award winners at the banquet, Discounted on-campus housing at Messiah University. Help ACDA bridge the gap and thrive into the post-pandemic times. Presenters will first describe a brief history of the barbershop style and the defining characteristics of the genre, as well as discuss the Everyone In Harmony Initiative. Find current information and announcements regarding the AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo. Bray, Lori Bryhni, Alyson Cartagena, Keith Skip Costa, Mary-Jean Cowell, Karen Dearborn, Susan Douglas Roberts, Abby Fiat, Barry Fischer, Lynda Fitzgerald, Philip Flickinger, Lisa A. Fusillo, Amy Ginsburg, Lonny Joseph Gordon, Erica Helm, Gerri P. Houlihan, Luke Kahlich, Annie Kloppenberg, Debra Wright Knapp, Joanne Lawrence, Paula Levine, Li Chiao-Ping, Luis Martinez, Rhythm McCarthy, Carrie Brueck Morris, Suzanne Ostersmith, Damon Rago, Melanie Kay Rosa, Lana Kay Rosenberg, Ann Sanders, Russell Sandifer, Mark Santillano, Solveig Santillano, Brent Schneider, William Seigh, Liz Staruch, Andrew Vaca, Sabrina Vasquez, Holly Williams, Alcine Wiltz, Candace Winters-March, Darci Brown Wutz, Marcy Jo Yonkey-Clayton, Stay up to date with the latest news and special offers, Statement In Support of a Healthy Safe and Equitable (Dance/USA), Conference Policies, Documents & Downloads, About the National College Dance Festival, National College Dance Festival Registration Instructions, Dance in Higher Education News and Resources. Currently, she publishes her concert music independently through Elaine Hagenberg Music which is distributed through GIA. More details can be found on ourAnnual Conference page. Essence of Joy is Music 93 in the Penn State School of Music. March 30, 2022 / 12:00 pm CDT End: April 2, 2022 / 5:00 pm CDT Website: Visit Website. In this session, well take an in-depth look at. The MassACDA Summer Conferencewill be held at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) from Sunday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Beyond the Score: Resources to assist your rehearsals. ", American Academy of Audiology The 48th Annual Conference, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more! The 47th Annual Conference, brings you an opportunity to hear from USDA and other industry experts, get connected with members nationwide, share best practices, and more! Everyone will be responsible for dinner on Monday and Tuesday on their own. ACDA Annual Conference: Advanced Registration Deadline March 31st Anaheim, CA | April 16-19 ACDA is coming to Anaheim! 2022 New England Collegiate Choral Festival. Cantabile, Nashville School of the Arts . This message was sent to conference attendees on July 22, 2022: Dear ACDA-PA Conference Attendee, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ACDA-PA Summer Conference in one week! 2022 State More info here. In choral music, we also seek the resonance of the voice through our bodies and in performance spaces. Our featured clinicians this year will be Dr. Andre Thomas and Dr. Judy Bowers who are both Professors Emeriti at The Florida State University. . We all seek experiences thatRESONATEwith us: emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, musically. I Am the Wind was named the winner of the 2020 ACDA Brock Competition for Professional Composers. Registration includes access to all sessions; Sunday night dinner, lunch on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and snacks; and all sheet music for those singing in the conference chorus. Dr. Fredonia is also connected to the Queens Colleges choir, whose director, Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education Eric Rubinstein, earned a Mus.B. Whether at the National, Regional, or State level, ACDA is structured so that its members can easily involve themselves in the organizations activities. Elaine has music in print with various publishers including Oxford University Press, G. Schirmer, Hinshaw Music, and Beckenhorst Press. Journey through African American Music in Worship. Early Bird $290 After June 15, 2022, $340 Non-Members completed its first season. Welcome to the application site for Concert Choirs, Spotlight Choirs, Interest Session Presenters, and Honor Choir members for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference, RESONATE , which will take place February 9-12, 2022 in Boston, MA. The masterclasses will offer a wonderful learning opportunity for everyone involved. 2020 Preview Alleluia (Live) 1 5:04 Reading 1 (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 2 0:18 Ubi caritas et amor (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 3 5:38 Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Sing Unto God (Live) The Fredonia Chamber Choir rehearsing in Rosch Recital Hall, Dr. Vernon Huff conducting, for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference on Feb. 11. . Below, please find important information regarding your conference participation. Walt attended both the Westminster Choir College of Princeton, NJ and the University of the Arts of Philadelphia, PA. Walt is a classically trained singer that brings his flare and experience of church music to the Episcopal Church. Dr. Npoles is an active conductor, clinician, and adjudicator, frequently engaging in guest conducting opportunities locally, regionally, and nationally. In 2019, Dr. Npoles made her Carnegie Hall debut as choral conductor for the WorldStrides OnStage Honors Performance Series. Only four collegiate choirs were selected to perform at the Eastern Division's conference this year, so we are very humbled by that., Having a choir perform at an American Choral DirectorsAssociation convention really brings the program into an elite status. She teaches undergraduate coursework in choral methods, conducts the Concert Choir, and mentors graduate students in research. Choirs/Student Activities, Conference Conversations: Arreon Harley-Emerson, Conference Conversations: J. Donald Dumpson. TheMassACDA Summer Conference will be held at Assumption University (Worcester, MA) from Sunday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 13, 2022. The generous support from our corporate partners and sponsors helps make the many Academy initiatives possible. Walt Blocker brings many years and experiences of Music in Worship. It is because of my training from Fredonia that I am a creative, flexible and compassionate educator, Rubinstein said. Besides the public masterclass, students will have a private session with their master teacher at least one day before the Friday session. Only one other choir from New York State, the Treble . Walt is responsible for starting one of the very first Gospel Choirs in the Episcopal Church. ", "It's my favorite professional event every year. Conference Location. Reston, VA 20191, Copyright 2023 American Academy of Audiology. She received her Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music Education, and PhD in Music Education from the Florida State University. 2022 Conference Schedule - ACDA-PA Conference Schedule Scroll down for Interest Session Details and Presenter Bios Sunday, July 31, 2022 Monday, August 1 Tuesday, August 2 Session Descriptions & Presenter Biographies Headliner Keynote/Plenary Sessions HEADLINER/KEYNOTE SESSIONS BY ELAINE HAGENBERG HEADLINER/KEYNOTE SESSIONS BY MARQUES L.A. GARRETT The choir has performed world premieres of works from todays finest composers, has been featured on the nationally broadcast. This SATBorange trackchoir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform Saturday late afternoon. Give to the ONE ACDA Fund. The purpose of these sessions is to provide a resource for the student conductors, to ask and answer questions, and to focus each conductor on the tasks at hand for the public masterclasses. Lastly, we will invite participants to learn barbershop tags, and leave them with a list of inclusive repertoire ideas for SSAA barbershop ensembles. Academy members receive many benefits for professional development, practice management, and community development. He has also served as a member of the academic faculty for the Gospel Music Workshop of America for 33 years. There are truly wonderful things happening in our choral/opera/voice programs and it will be a thrill to show our neighbors from around the eastern division, Huff said. We welcome and encourage applications from students in both small and large music programs. We will explore why each of us chose to teach choir, the attributes of transformational choral directors, the importance of caring for ourselves and our people, and how all of this can help us live our best (choir director) lives! From Anthems and Spirituals to various styles of Gospel Music today. The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is anational organizationfounded in 1959 to serve the professional needs of all choir directors. Box 3062120Tallahassee, FL 32306-2120Conference Website, Registration cap: 350Coordinator: Rachel S. HunterEmail: fsuacda2022@gmail.com, Elizabeth Lowe Ahearn, Judy Allen, Tiffanee Arnold, Ruth Barnes, Jean Baxter, Lorelei E. Bayne, Jeanne Beaman, Paul Besaw, B.J. February 15, 2021. She has served the American Choral Directors 11480 Commerce Park Drive In 2016, Rogers passion for issues of social justice and music was featured in the award-winning documentary Love, Life and Loss which highlights Joel Thompsons powerful Seven Last Words of the Unarmed. Roy RingwaldSweet Rivers, Shawn Kirchner. Early Bird $75 After June 15, 2022, $100 One Day or Virtual, Overnight accommodations available onsite for $60 a night, or $180 for the entire conference, 1 Graduate Credit, $150 In addition to being the founding director of EXIGENCE, Dr. Rogers is the director of choirs and an associate professor of conducting at the University of Michigan. 4. JUNE 6-11, ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. She is also the founding Artistic Director of the Santa Barbara Gay Men's Chorus, which just . The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy. About ACDA East The new date will be June 6-11, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri. Rubinstein was also one of Mr. Ihasz students in the New York State Summer School of the Arts choral program before enrolling at Fredonia for his undergraduate degree.

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