The writer C. S. Lewis, a devout agnostic in his youth, became convinced of the claims of faith only after a protracted struggle, the outcome of which left him “the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England.” The ultimate…
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October 18 – 7:30 p.m. Calvin College Music Festival Covenant Fine Arts Auditorium Tickets required. Contact the Calvin Box Office for information October 19 – 7:30 P.M. “I Can See the Light” a collaboration of the Holland Chorale and the…
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So you have decided to start a children’s choir – now what? There are loads of resources for you out there! Here are a few tips and suggestions to get you started. Where to Begin? First you will need to…
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2013 ACDA-Michigan Fall ConferenceCONCERT SESSIONPERFORMING CHOIRS WEST OTTAWA HIGH SCHOOLSELECT WOMEN’S ENSEMBLEPamela Pierson, Conductor Pamela Pierson has had the distinct pleasure of working with young singers for 36 years. She has taught at West Ottawa High School in Holland…
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Perhaps in a perfect world it’s possible to conduct a rehearsal without a single mistake. But experience and human nature suggest that this goal is a fantasy, no matter how devoutly we might wish otherwise. In the real world, mistakes…
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When I was an undergrad at Western Michigan University, Dr. Joe Miller gave a lecture on the importance of owning quality choral CD’s (I guess now it would be MP3s). His lecture had two main points: 1) Recordings are always…
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We welcome Jared Anderson to the position of A.C.D.A.-MI President Elect! Many thanks, also, Jared for the sweeping pro-active initiative you have already demonstrated as our Advertising and Marketing Chair for two A.C.D.A.-MI state conferences. We are most encouraged in anticipation…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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