Dear Choral Colleagues, The National Sing Up Membership Campaign starts September 15 and will run through November 15, 2020. Our state is given 20 complimentary one-year memberships to use for recruitment purposes with the goal of retention and commitment after the complimentary…
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From the National Association of State High School Associations Initial results of an aerosol study commissioned by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) and more than 125 performing arts organizations…
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On June 18, college and university choral professors from around the state joined together in a group discussion about how each of their schools planned to move forward with choral activities this fall. Please CLICK HERE to watch.
Visit THIS PAGE on the national ACDA website for helpful resources during this unprecedented time.
The ACDA COVID-19 Response Committee released a detailed report with over 50 resources to help directors plan for the upcoming choral season. CLICK HERE to access the report.
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…
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Moderator: Brian Newhouse, Minnesota Public Radio. This webinar focused on examples of how singers and singing ensembles are producing their art now, as physical distancing guidelines continue to be in place. A variety of guests shared promising projects and existing and…
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The National Association of Teachers of Singing, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Chorus America, Barbershop Harmony Society, and Performing Arts Medical Association (PAMA) presented an important webinar about the near term future of singing as we seek fact based…
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On March 14, 2020, the Michigan State University Women’s Chamber Ensemble is hosting a multigenerational choral concert performing the work, The Journey of Harriet Tubman. Treble choirs from across the state of Michigan will participate including the MSU Community Music…
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Terry D. TaylorTerry Taylor is Managing Editor of Growing in Grace Children’s Music Curriculum, a comprehensive faith-based resource in use in over 1000 churches and schools in 40 states. From 1980-2012 Terry served as Minister of Music in churches in…
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