Michigan Male Chorus Network by Matthew Packer ACDA-Michigan Male Chorus R&R Chair “Those who wish to sing always find a song.” ― Swedish Proverb I write this having recently returned from Western Michigan University and the 2017 Fall Conference of the Michigan…
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Sing for Justice at EMU by Liza Calisesi Maidens ACDA-MIchigan Women’s Choirs R&R Chair Greetings, Michigan Choral Musicians! My name is Liza Calisesi Maidens and I am new to the Board as of August 2017. I served as Concerts Chair…
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My ACDA Moments by Jed Scott, ACDA-Michigan Webmaster/Editor I was not a music education or conducting student as an undergraduate or in graduate school. At Western Michigan University, I effectively majored in Gold Company; my masters degree is in Studio Jazz Writing. It…
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ACDA-MI congratulates the following outstanding ensembles selected via blind listening panel to perform at the ACDA-MI Fall Conference on Oct. 27-28. Canticum Novum (Northwestern Michigan College) – Jeffrey Cobb, Conductor Cantus Femina (Western Michigan University) – Dee Gauthier, Conductor 8th Grade Choir…
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by Dr. Kimberly Dunn Adams Western Michigan University ACDA-MI Student Activities Chair Take Charge Now! Tips to prepare for the “real world” while still a student “Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson…
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Dr. Bradley Bloom was a valued member of the Michigan choral community and a longtime ACDA-Michigan Board Member. We are sorry to hear of his passing. Dr. Bradley Bloom, legendary choral conductor and teacher, passed away June 6, 2016, in…
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by Jessica Allen ACDA-MI Student Representative (Graduate-Level) This past summer I had the opportunity to teach a summer session at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for the first time. For approximately two weeks in August I was responsible for a…
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by Jed Scott, ACDA Webmaster/Editor Z. Randall Stroope is one of two headliners for the 2016 ACDA-Michigan Fall Conference. He graciously took a few minutes to answer some questions about his work and what he hopes to share with the…
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by Dr. Stephen Barton, ACDA-MI 2-Year College Representative This following interview is with Dr. Steven Ender, President of Grand Rapids (MI) Community College (GRCC). GRCC is undertaking a renovation of the GRCC Music Center which houses the NASM accredited music…
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by Gabriela Hristova, ACDA-MI Past President Teaching and making music with a choir is a complex process. I would compare it with the playing of an instrument, except that the instrument in our case is a group of people with…
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