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The article explores the importance of rhythmic awareness and internal timekeeping in choral performance, emphasizing the conductor's role in guiding artistry while singers maintain time. Topics include strategies for heuristic learning, such as using metronomes for rhythmic training, the concept of count-singing to synchronize pitches and rhythms, and exercises like subdividing rhythms to help choirs internalize time.

The article provides insights into building and sustaining American Choral Directors Association's (ACDA) student chapters at colleges through effective recruitment and engagement strategies. Topics include chapter recruitment methods, impactful programming and events, and fostering a supportive community among members and faculty advisors.

The article focuses on the unique characteristics and challenges of directing all-campus collegiate choirs, which include students from various majors. Topics include strategies for serving diverse student needs, building a distinctive choir identity, and selecting engaging and accessible repertoire for inclusive choral experiences.

The article provides guidance for choral directors on managing vocal health during respiratory illness, both for themselves and their singers. Topics include strategies for directors to support singers through illness, suggestions for accommodating voice limitations, and approaches for conducting rehearsals while minimizing vocal strain.

The article presents an interview with late British conductor Stephen Cleobury is presented, focusing on his approach to choral direction and vocal unity. Topics include the importance of voice blending in choirs, Cleobury's perspective on vibrato in different vocal groups, and the impact of accurate language pronunciation on vocal tone and color.

The article explores the intersection of music and peacebuilding, focusing on how choral educators can use music to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration. Topics include the role of music in conflict transformation, the importance of empathy and dialogue in peacebuilding, and practical strategies for implementing these concepts in choral settings.

The article offers information on the audition guidelines for performing choirs at the 2025 ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas. Topics include the conference's focus on celebrating choral heritage, encouraging applications that demonstrate excellence and engage ACDA membership, and eligibility criteria for conductors and choirs, including the requirement for co-conductors to submit one application together under specific conditions.

The article offers information on Interest Sessions which will be held at the American Choral Directors Association Western Region Conference, to be held in Pasadena, California, from March 6-9, 2024. The sessions include Building a Repertoire of Gestures: Laban Movement for Choral Conductors, Choirs for Change: Programming with Purpose, and Middle School Choral Students: How Do You Motivate Them?.

The article offers information on the Interest Sessions, which will be held at the American Choral Directors Association Southwestern Region Conference, to be held in Denver, Colorado, from February 27-March 2, 2024. The sessions include Best Practices in Program Administration for New Choral Directors, Choral Music and Storytelling: Building Engagement through Program Flow, and Choral Singing in America Documentary Screening.

The article offers information on the Spotlight Repertoire Sessions, which will be held at the American Choral Directors Association Northwestern (ACDANW) Region Conference to be held in Spokane, Washington, from January 24-27, 2024. The sessions include Choral Repertoire for College, University, and Upper-Level High School Choirs; Entry High School Repertoire from ACDANW Performance Choir Directors; and Redefining the Tenor/Bass Choir: Creating a Safe Space for All in Voice Specific Choirs.

The article offers information on the Interest Sessions, which will be held at the American Choral Directors Association Northwestern Region Conference to be held in Spokane, Washington, from January 24-27, 2024. The sessions include Building Respectful Culture in the Choral Program, Stress Relief for Directors and Singers, and Building Relationships, Community, and Rapport.

An interview with Donald Nally, conductor of the chamber choir The Crossing based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is presented. Nally describes his process as a choral conductor when working with new music. He discusses the importance of building enough lead time when working with composers in order to achieve goals as the artistic director and conductor and to help them realize their artistic vision. He offers advice to people who might be interested in developing a choral organization.

The article suggests strategies to help choral directors demystify vocal improvisation in the jazz choir setting. These include making students sing variation on the melody and encouraging them to stretch by adding ornaments or melodic modifications, having students sing the bass roots of every chord to make them comfortable with harmony, having students sing based on the tonic scale associated with the key signature, and encouraging students to listen to vocal improvisers.

The article presents a guide for choral conductors to teaching the oratorio "Messiah" by George Frideric Handel, including choral pedagogical tools and vocal exercises. It discusses metric accentuation, articulation in macro- and micro-phasing, rhythmic alterations and notes inégales, consonant placement and rhythmic alteration, dynamic markings and communicating rhetorical gestures in study guides. Sequential technical exercises for vocal agility and accuracy in Florid music are provided.

The article highlights the importance of building a supportive and cohesive community within choral programs at 2-year colleges to enhance student engagement and program success. Topics include strategies for inclusive recruitment and onboarding, fostering a sense of belonging, and establishing a strong group identity through shared experiences and visual representation.

The article highlights the supportive role of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) in fostering connection and collaboration within the collegiate choral field. Topics include survey-driven initiatives to enhance student chapter engagement, the creation of accessible resources and networking opportunities, and efforts to tailor programs for diverse choral settings, such as two-year colleges and non-major choirs.

The author reflects on the purpose and mission of the ACDA Advocacy and Collaboration Committee to support the choral community in creating impactful opportunities. Topics include strategies to prevent and recover from burnout, various tools and approaches for effective advocacy, and examples of successful collaborations that foster community and creativity in choral music.

The article offers information on the submission guidelines for interest sessions at the 2025 ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas. Topics include the conference theme of Celebrating the Choral Art: Past, Present, and Future, the call for session proposals that engage the membership and align with the theme, and eligibility criteria for presenters, including membership requirements and restrictions on presenting at successive conferences.

The article offers information on the application guidelines for Insight Choirs at the 2025 ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas. Topics include the continuation of the Insight Choirs initiative, which supports social or community-related missions using choral music, and the call for proposals that engage participants and contribute to professional development.

The article offers information on Honor Choir Conductors for the American Choral Directors Association Southwestern Region Conference, to be held in Denver, Colorado, from February 27-March 2, 2024. The choir conductors include Mary Biddlecombe for 4-6 Grade Treble Choir, Tammy Carney for 7-9 Grade Treble Choir, and J. D. Frizzell for Contemporary A Cappella-Collegiate.

The article offers information on traditional publishing and self-publishing in the choral music industry. It discusses the benefits of traditional publishing, such as curation/vetting, editing, production support, marketing strength, and an established customer base. The article acknowledges that both traditional and self-publishing have their roles, and it provides insights from traditional publishers on the services they provide.

The article provides guidance for choral conductors on how to approach the first rehearsal of a new work. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive score study, using piano or recordings to learn the music, consulting scholarly editions, and understanding elements such as phrasing, dynamics, and translations. The article aims to help conductors plan and conduct a productive initial rehearsal by being well-prepared and mindful of techniques.

The article presents the author's views on gender issues in choral conducting by dividing the literature into three main categories, including gender stereotypes, gender bias, and striving for equity. The field of choral conducting has been viewed as more feminine than instrumental conducting. It mentions that all women should share the responsibility of learning from the experiences of women conductors to ensure equity in the profession.

The article focuses on revenue streams from licensing for choral composers with a particular emphasis on digital audio and video. Topics include traditional licensing (pre-digital era), mechanical licensing, and synchronization licensing all of which generate royalties and provide income for composers and publishers.

The article focuses on the importance of high-quality repertoire for young singers providing tips for selecting or writing suitable music for children's choirs. Topics include creating a beautifully crafted melody, adding depth with harmonies, and delivering a message that resonates. The author emphasizes the need for repertoire that is child-friendly yet not childish and challenging yet enjoyable to rehearse and perform.

The article discusses 2023 ACDA National Conference Program meeting on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Topics discussed including the uncertainty of the COVID pandemic has left choral directors and students in flux; how existing foundational practices could foster a culture of health, safety, and belonging; and the experiences of marginalized and historically excluded musicians.

The article focuses on various sessions to be discussed at the American Choral Directors Association's (ACDA) conference during February 22-25, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio including a session on choral literature, solo/group improvisation, and contemporary Irish Choral Repertoire.

The article discusses the International Federation for Choral Music's (IFCM) announcement of the 2026 World Symposium on Choral Music (WSCM) set to take place in Beijing, China.

The article focuses on the American Choral Directors Association's (ACDA) 2025 National Conference to be held in Dallas, Texas.

The author reflects on how teachers, especially choir directors, are already engaged in advocacy without realizing it and encourages them to leverage this skill for greater impact. Topics include recognizing everyday advocacy actions, collaborating with colleagues to amplify their voices, and remembering to advocate for their own well-being and professional needs.

The article offers information on the challenges and considerations associated with pursuing out-of-state employment opportunities for choral educators. It discusses topics such as teacher certification and license reciprocity, finding a mentor to navigate state contest rules and procedures, and the use of virtual interviews.

The article offers information on the process of (re)building choir programs in various contexts, such as establishing new programs or revitalizing existing ones. It discusses the findings of a study that examined the experiences of middle school choral directors in their (re)building journeys. The study identified seven themes that characterized their efforts, including creating open systems, fostering social and musical havens, engaging parents and promoting student agency.

The article informs on the Lift Every Voice Concert Program Sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the American Choral Directors Association that was held on April 22, 2022. It mentions it is a mentoring program for talented young choral conductors from under-represented groups, and the week included private conducting lessons, conducting classes, and participation.

The article discusses reflective practice, an integral part of teaching, but it can be difficult to maintain consistently. Including time for daily reflection, rejuvenation, and re-engagement in the yearly schedule of events can make it easier to implement because it is on the calendar. The strategies may provide an understanding of reflective practice, open avenues for creativity in student-centered learning, and motivate choral directors to seek out opportunities for professional growth.

The article focuses on the experiences of Andrew Crane Director of Choral Activities with choral composition specifically why he collaborates with living composers of choral music; other topics include cold-call solicitations, forming relationships with composers, and the commissioning process.

The article offers information on the Honor Choir Conductors, who will perform at the American Choral Directors Association Northwestern Region Conference to be held in Spokane, Washington, from January 24-27, 2024. The choir conductors include professor of choral music education Rollo Dilworth for 6-8 grade, vocalist and educator Jennifer Barnes for 9-12 grade Jazz, and director of choral activities Jace Kaholokula Saplan for 9-10 grade soprano, alto, tenor, bass.

In this article author talks about stress management. Topics include considered that goal of this short essay is to define burnout and what causes it, describe the nature of stress, put it into the context of working as a musician, then zoom all the way out and Red Pill into the Matrix, and end with actionable solutions.

The article examines that for choral musicians, profession is primary identity and mental landscape is dominated by it. Topics include reports that Albert Bandura social learning theory highlights the importance of models in shaping our behavior; and provide views of several choral directors in a variety of stages in their lives and their careers.

The article discusses twenty-two rules for choral singers and directors as suggested by Daniel Friderici on various subjects relevant to the choral practice. Topics discussed include exceptionality of Friderici's rules in their practical orientation, breadth of coverage, and relatively succinct formulation and how these rule provide a wealth of information on all aspects of choral training, singing, conducting, performance practice and music interpretation.

In this article author talks about choral music and their conductors who manage practice tracks, recordings, volume levels, and a host of apps and programs in the hopes of still creating music together. Topics include focuses on what kinds of tools continue to allow musical intelligence, the core of conducting experience, to guide and inspire singers to perform their best, no matter where these performances occur.

In this article author talks about choral music rehearsals during COVID-19. Topics include examines that conductors and administrators use framework to reconsider the results of their activities, appreciate their achievements, give themselves and their singers confidence, and advocate for their programs by pointing to demonstration of resiliency and ingenuity.

An interview with several choral composer Nancy Telfer, Jon Washburn, and Larry Nickel is presented. Topics include talks about key moments in musical journey as several person follows a unique musical path and there are mentors or musical programs that make a significant, positive contribution along the way.

The article focuses on the importance of cultivating community within choir settings, emphasizing the role of choir directors as stewards of lifelong singers and builders of belonging. Topics discussed include the vision of the new Lifelong Choirs Coordinator, Jack Cleghorn, who aims to provide practical resources for sustaining choirs post-pandemic, covering issues like fundraising, organizational management, and connecting members with industry leaders.

The article discusses the traditional training model of a choral conductor, which is equipped to correct any imperfections in intonation, rhythm, diction, and many other components of the choral art and during music rehearsals. One set of tools that allows conductors to maximize their rehearsal time is a solid process for score study, which allows the conductor to get to know a piece of music inside and out.

The article presents a detailed schedule for the 2021 American Choral Directors Association national conference on March 18.

The article announces several winners of various awards including chorister and choral scholar Bob Chilcott, choral music education professor Charles Robinson, and composer Elaine Hagenberg.

A list of sponsors, exhibitors, and partners for the American Choral Directors Association national conference from March 18-20, 2021 is presented.

The article presents a detailed schedule for the American Choral Directors Association national conference on March 20, 2021.

The article provides a general information on the American Choral Directors Association and its magazine, including its home office, national board officers, and 2021 Conference Committee members.

The article offers information on the schedule for the American Choral Directors Association national conference on March 19, 2021.