When I met Frank at Jonathan Palant’s session on men’s choirs at the 2015 National ACDA Convention in Salt Lake City this spring, I just had to ask him to submit his five favorites! I am so glad that I…
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I am delighted that Mike Mitchell, our president-elect for ACDA-Michigan as of September 2015, agreed to add to our list of great men’s pieces. I hope that you enjoy his list of seven suggestions. Susan. Rainbow ‘Round My ShoulderRobert de…
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Clayton Parr has been working with men’s choirs for many, many years. When I invited him to share some of his favorites, I knew it would be a varied list. Here is his list of five favorites. Susan. Hunker Down…
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Summer is the perfect time for choral directors to savor an entertaining and informative read by none other than our own Robert C. Oster, otherwise known as “Dr. Bob.” What a fun title! – Singers, Zingers, and Humdingers: Choral Conductor Do’s…
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In 2016, the Cambiata Institute, located at the University of North Texas, Denton, will host the third MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music. Similar to the 2012 and 2014 Conferences, this Conference will advocate for the pedagogical interests of middle…
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I am struck by the many thoughts and reflections that have gone through and continue to go through my mind as I have pondered the title of this article. “Success in the Middle School: A Changing Perspective.” My perspective is…
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Dear ACDA Officers and Choral Music Colleagues: We need your help! In 2016, the Cambiata Institute, located at the University of North Texas, Denton, will host the third MS/JH National Conference for Choral Music. Similar to the 2012 and…
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I asked Cathy if she would submit her favorite five choral pieces for men’s choirs. Like many high school directors, Cathy did not direct a men’s choir per se, but she would always have her male students sing in a…
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JOE MILLERD.M.A.Westminster Choir CollegeRider University His Joe Miller is conductor of two of America’s most renowned choral ensembles. The Westminster Choir and the Westminster Symphonic Choir. He is also director of choral activities at Westminster Choir College of Rider…
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This article, based on the author’s interest session presented at the 2014 ACDA-MI Fall Conference, is reprinted from the April 2015 Choral Journal. A Theory of Multiple Intelligences: Working with the Adolescent Brain/Voice