Donald Scott attributes the influence of his high school choral director, the late Dale Grotenhuis (d. 2012), in his decision to pursue a career in music education. He received his BA from Calvin College and his MA from Western Michigan University. He also…
Read more
DAVID RAYL D.M.A. Michigan State University David Rayl is professor of music, director of choral programs, and associate dean for graduate studies and research at the Michigan State University College of Music. Under his baton the…
Read more
2013 ACDA-MI Fall Conference Pre-Registration On-Site Registration Flint, Michigan – October 25/26 2 Day 1 Day* 2 Day 1 Day* ACDA Member (Active or Retired) $125 $80 $150 $100 Non-ACDA Members $220 $175 $245 $195 ACDA Member (Student) $20 $20…
Read more
Screwtape Maleficus, DMA (as told to Gerald Custer) 2013 is the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Clive Staples Lewis, author of the Screwtape Letters, a collection of infernal advice from a senior devil to his nephew Wormwood, an apprentice…
Read more
I retired after 34 years of teaching secondary choral music. It was a bit unexpected, but at the last moment, in a financial and familial sense, it became clear it was the right decision. It was painful to accept leaving…
Read more
I’m a full-time musician at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I’ve been at the church for 6 ½ years, but I’ve been in church music pretty much all of my life. Here are some of my favorite Lenten…
Read more
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…
Read more
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
The choral world mourns the loss of Diane Loomer, co-founder of the internationally acclaimed women’s choir, Elektra, on December 10th at the age of 72. She is also credited with founding Chor Leoni, a highly regarded men’s choir that often…
Read more
Confession, the spiritual masters tell us, is good for the soul. It’s not hard to see why. Confession lightens the conscience. It deflates the ego and allows us to offload the guilt we carry, sometimes without even being consciously aware…
Read more