The RESONATE Conference Guiding Principles. I just love coming to the conference and getting to see a city. Its roster is chosen following auditions held during the first week of classes, Huff noted, and then, it's off to the races. Those staying overnight will have breakfast provided. She received her Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music Education, and PhD in Music Education from the Florida State University. ACDA East President-Elect Interviews Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, discussing his upcoming conference appearance . Up to 25 hours of PDPs will be offered at no additional charge. Email: acda-nc2022@uwm.edu Phone: (414) 229-4178 *** NORTHEAST: March 11-12, 2022 Two-Day Symposium Cancelled ** NORTHWEST: March 23-26, 2022 University of Oregon School of Music and Dance 1214 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon 97403 Conference Website Registration cap: 250 Coordinator: Shannon Mockli Email: smockli@uoregon.edu SOUTH: Cantabile, Nashville School of the Arts . Walking Through the Valley: The Music of Burleigh & Bonds. Give to the ONE ACDA Fund. The national conference will be held in Cincinnati Feb 22-25, 2023. To allow a return to in-person conferences within the safety limitations of the pandemic conference hostshave the option of offeringthe full adjudication process, which may or may not include a gala concert,or of performance and feedbackopportunities outside of the guidelines of formal adjudication. Prior to her appointment at UNT, she taught at the University of Utah for 11 years. As conductors, it is our mission to create experiences that willRESONATEin numerous ways. His past appointments include being the director of the University of Michigan Mens Glee Club, Macalester College (St. Paul, Minnesota), the Boys Choir of Harlem, Waubonsie Valley High School (Aurora, Illinois), and Anima Young Singers of Greater Chicago (formerly the Glen Ellyn Childrens Choir). The AAA 2023+HearTECH Expo will be held at the Seattle Convention CenterArch Building, 705 Pike Street Seattle, WA 98101-2310. Wise has served as the artistic director of the various Raise performing ensembles since 1986 .Wise is known for helping choirs perform gospel music authentically. Suite 220 This is where interest sessions and the Exhibit Hall will be located. He picked three selections that he felt best represented the Chamber Choir. Applicants are not required to be enrolled in a conducting class at the time of application, only in a college/university music program. Cum Sancto Spiritu, Jos GarciaLaus Trinitati,Faith MorganWhen Thunder Comes, Mari Esabel ValverdeJoy,Hans HeruthSign Me Up,arr. She has conducted All State and honor choirs in Arkansas, California, Delaware, Florida, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Utah. The choir performs sacred and secular music from the African and African American choral idioms. AADD has also forged partnerships with several academic institutions, including St. Louis University . The General Conference Executive Committee voted on January 12, 2021, for the second time in 10 months, to postpone the 61st General Conference Session due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps you will find that you, too, are being nudged to explore your passions more deeply. These masterclasses will engage four undergraduate and four graduate students who are enrolled full-time in a music degree program. Chasing the Dream: Living Our Best (Choir Director) Life! The Adventist Church World Session, also known as the General Conference (GC) Session, is the Seventh-day Adventist Churchs highest governing body. Choral Director isnt just a job title. Fredonia is also connected to the Queens Colleges choir, whose director, Assistant Professor of Choral Music Education Eric Rubinstein, earned a Mus.B. Dr. Rubinstein indicated hes proud to be a graduate of the Fredonia School of Music, saying that he owes much of his professional success to the experiences he received during his undergraduate study. Wise is the founder and President of Raise Productions Center for the Gospel Arts, a gospel music production and publishing company in Columbus, Ohio established to provide educational training and resources for gospel artists and the community. 2 Graduate Credits, $250 Traditionally choral and barbershop choruses have been categorized based on the gender makeup of the group. February 15, 2021. Whether at the national, regional, or state level, ACDA is structured so that members can easily connect with other choral professionals and become involved in ACDA's activities. We cant wait to see you in person. . Mark the date and location on your calendar. A native of Florida with a Cuban-American background, Dr. Napoles taught middle school chorus in the public schools of Miami and Orlando, FL. An SSAATTBB choir of singers who will be in grades 10, 11, or 12 in February 2022. Subscription to Choral Journal, your region newsletters, and your state newsletter, Access to ACDA Monographs on choral music topics, CONNECTICUTDELAWAREMAINEMARYLAND/DCMASSACHUSETTSNEW HAMPSHIRENEW JERSEYNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIARHODE ISLANDVERMONT, MIDWESTERNNORTHWESTERNSOUTHERNSOUTHWESTERNWESTERN, Community & Professional/Music in Worship, College & Univ. The Fredonia choir will be the third of three choirs to give two concerts, at 3 and 5 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 11, at the Old South Church, built during the Gilded Age and considered one of Americas finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. She was asked to return in 2020 and again in 2021. Or are you curious about how to explain the process to your singers? Helping our Singers Understand RhythmWilliam Cutter, presenter, Dalcroze Eurhythmics for the Choral ConductorDavid Frego, presenter, Everyones Song: Gender-Inclusivity in the Choir RoomDustin S. Cates & Ben Herstig, presenters, Identity and Inclusion in Choral Spaces: Pathways to Lasting Change (Three Sessions)I. Voices of Change: Impacting the Communities We ServeMichael Bussewitz-Quarm, Rollo Dilworth, Joshua R. Jacobson, Thomas Lloyd,Wendy Moy, Diana V. Sez, presentersJ. We have three delegates representing Wisconsin Conference at the GC Session. ACDA Southern Region - ACDA Southern Region Join us in Cincinnati! In addition to composing full-time, Elaine actively engages in bringing her music to life as the guest artist and featured clinician for professional conferences and festivals both in the U.S. and abroad as a composer, conductor, and accompanist of her work. We all seek experiences thatRESONATEwith us: emotionally, spiritually, intellectually, musically. Walt is responsible for starting one of the very first Gospel Choirs in the Episcopal Church. Margaret Hillis Achievement Award for Choral Excellence, https://campustravel.com/university/messiah-university/, Featured guest clinicians Elaine Hagenberg & Marques L.A. Garrett (bios below), Featured concert by Chanticleer & the Susquehanna Chorale (bios below) with Chanticleer talkback afterward, Performance by the "Choir for All" Honor Choir, World premiere performances of the 2020 and 2022 winning selections from the ACDA-PA Choral Composition Competition, Reading sessions for all repertoire & resources areas, Recognition of ACDA-PA award winners at the banquet, Discounted on-campus housing at Messiah University. Since 2003 the choir has commissioned many African American composers/arrangers to complete works that have been premiered at the annual African American Music Festival at Penn State. 2022 Eastern Division ACDA Conference February 9, 2022- February 12, 2022 2021 MassACDA Virtual Summer Conference 2022 MassACDA Summer Conference Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Start: February 9, 2022 End: February 12, 2022 Website: https://acdaeast.org/conferences/region_conferences/ Part choir-director-pep-rally, part TedTalk, this session aims to leave each of us with a renewed sense of purpose and passion. Only one other choir from New York State, the Treble . The American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is anational organizationfounded in 1959 to serve the professional needs of all choir directors. 2022 GC Session Date and Location Change. Wise served as the Co-Director and Director of the Hampton University Ministers Conference Choir Directors and Organists Guild and Academy that provides intensive training in African American sacred music for church musicians. MassACDA will provide participants with the opportunity to receive PDP hours for the conference or graduate credit available through Westfield State University. Reston, VA 20191, Copyright 2023 American Academy of Audiology. Israel Greene will present a candid dialogue focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This session will include works by the following: Keith Hampton, Moses Hogan, Donte Ford, Stan Spottswood, M. Roger Holland, II and Anthony Leach. Delegates from around the world meet every five years to vote on important issues facing the world church. ACDA Eastern Conference 2024 Providence, RI, United States Start Date: Feb 28, 2024 (Wednesday) End Date: Mar 2, 2024 (Saturday) Duration: 4 days Country: United States State: Rhode Island City: Providence, RI Venue: TBA Nearby Hotels: - Frequency: Biennial (Every 2 Years) Target Audience: Regional Open To: Trade, Industry & Academic Countdown: ACDA Eastern Region President-Elect Amanda Hanzlik interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson about the 20223 A Place of Belonging Conference. Today the sessions are held every five years in cities with stadiums that can seat more than 70,000 attendees, which includes the more than 2,500 delegates attending and the visitors from around the world who are watching the session. CEUs:0.1 AAA/Tier 1 CEUs Duration:60 minutes InstructionalLevel:Intermediate ProgramFocus: Knowledge Description: This web seminar will provide a current review, Seattle is a city home to innovation and has been at the forefront of visionary adaptations from music. February 28th March 2nd. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You are invited to the ACDA Southern Region Reception at the national conference in Cincinnati! 2020 Preview Alleluia (Live) 1 5:04 Reading 1 (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 2 0:18 Ubi caritas et amor (Live) High School Honor Choir & Edith Copley 3 5:38 Judas Maccabaeus, HWV 63: Sing Unto God (Live) Choirs/Student Activities, Conference Conversations: Arreon Harley-Emerson, Conference Conversations: J. Donald Dumpson. The Hilton Garden Inn is an eight minute walk (0.3 miles) from the Renaissance Orlando. ACDA EASTERN commissioned work byB.E. Early Bird $290 After June 15, 2022, $340 Non-Members Venue America's Center 701 Convention Plaza St. Louis, MO 63110 United States . He has held this position for 31 years. Stuart ChurchillDrop, Drop Slow Tears, Orlando GibbonsThe Negro Speaks of Rivers, Margaret BondsDeep River, arr. 1. ", "It's my favorite professional event every year. Recently, he was named as the fifth Artistic Director of the two-time GRAMMY Award-Winning Ensemble, The Washington Chorus (Washington, D.C.). This SATBorange trackchoir will begin rehearsals Thursday morning and perform Saturday late afternoon. A two-time Michigan Emmy Award winner, a 2017 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient, and a 2015 GRAMMY Award nominee,Eugene Rogersis recognized as a leading conductor and pedagogue throughout the United States and abroad. This session will involve singing and listening to archival performances. 2022 Conference Schedule - ACDA-PA Conference Schedule Scroll down for Interest Session Details and Presenter Bios Sunday, July 31, 2022 Monday, August 1 Tuesday, August 2 Session Descriptions & Presenter Biographies Headliner Keynote/Plenary Sessions HEADLINER/KEYNOTE SESSIONS BY ELAINE HAGENBERG HEADLINER/KEYNOTE SESSIONS BY MARQUES L.A. GARRETT Make sure to register and secure your housing by March 1 to get the best rates. The Fredonia Chamber Choir rehearsing in Rosch Recital Hall, Dr. Vernon Huff conducting, for the ACDA Eastern Region Conference on Feb. 11. However, even if we have our dream job, it can still be easy to forget the reasons we chose this rewarding profession. The 7th Annual Clinical Education Forum will highlight important practice management topics and strategies for how to introduce them in student clinical experiences. Not only does Fredonia offer a high-quality music education, but a safe space to try new things, and a network of support by colleagues and faculty alike. A Virginia native, Marques L. A. Garrett (he/him/his) is an Assistant Professor of Music in Choral Activities at the University of NebraskaLincoln in the Glenn Korff School of Music. Only four collegiate choirs were selected to perform at the Eastern Division's conference this year, so we are very humbled by that., Having a choir perform at an American Choral DirectorsAssociation convention really brings the program into an elite status. In addition, delegates representing major church institutions are selected. The music ensemble consists of variations of up to 4 keyboard players, 3 percussionist, lead guitar, bass guitar, synthesizer instrumentalist, trumpet, tenor, alto and soprano saxophone and trombone . Our next regional conference will be held March 6-9, 2024 in Pasadena, CA. The conference president, 1. The 2022 ACDA Eastern Region Board and Conference Committee seek to create sound waves that travel further in different directions, fostering diversity and inclusivity in ways thatRESONATEwith more people. Learn more about the General Conference Session by clicking here. The ACDA-PA President-Elect Designate shall be elected in January of even-numbered years and serve a term of one year beginning July 1 of that year. A pastor Join us in on the West coast for this must-attend conference, featuring relevant and compelling education, networking events and activities, and an interactive exhibit hall experience. As the world continues to navigate through the pandemic, ACDA is working to increase accessibility through a combination of in-person, virtual, and hybrid opportunities. Learn More. We will explore why each of us chose to teach choir, the attributes of transformational choral directors, the importance of caring for ourselves and our people, and how all of this can help us live our best (choir director) lives! ACDA Eastern Region 2022 There are presently no open calls for submissions. Willing to carefully consider each report and prayerfully seek Gods leading in each vote they are asked to cast, Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 2018 / All Rights Reserved. This session will explore three choral works by Black composers: Harry T. Burleighs Southern Lullaby and Margaret Bondss Credo. These pieces are featured on a new album of choral works by Black Composers being recorded this summer titled Walking Through the Valley: Choral Music from Black Composers, 1920-2022. We will explore the compositional styles of each composer, and discuss the complicated and rich texts by Langston Hughes and W.E.B DuBois. More info here. From the ACDA-PA Bylaws: ARTICLE VII - Officers Section 1. Whos Who? The purpose of these sessions is to provide a resource for the student conductors, to ask and answer questions, and to focus each conductor on the tasks at hand for the public masterclasses. 3. He did additional studies in Opera, Art, and German at the Institute for European Studies in Vienna, Austria, and in African-American History, Music, and Dance at San Francisco State University in San Francisco, California. Jessica Npolesis Interim Chair of Music Education and Associate Professor of Choral Music Education at the University of North Texas. The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy. Below, please find important information regarding your conference participation. The rare distinction of being chosen to perform at an American Choral Directors Association Eastern Division Conference has been bestowed upon the Chamber Choir at SUNY Fredonia. Salutation, Eriks EsenvaldSong from the Road, Craig Hella JohnsonBlack is the Color of My True Loves Hair, arr. Bray, Lori Bryhni, Alyson Cartagena, Keith Skip Costa, Mary-Jean Cowell, Karen Dearborn, Susan Douglas Roberts, Abby Fiat, Barry Fischer, Lynda Fitzgerald, Philip Flickinger, Lisa A. Fusillo, Amy Ginsburg, Lonny Joseph Gordon, Erica Helm, Gerri P. Houlihan, Luke Kahlich, Annie Kloppenberg, Debra Wright Knapp, Joanne Lawrence, Paula Levine, Li Chiao-Ping, Luis Martinez, Rhythm McCarthy, Carrie Brueck Morris, Suzanne Ostersmith, Damon Rago, Melanie Kay Rosa, Lana Kay Rosenberg, Ann Sanders, Russell Sandifer, Mark Santillano, Solveig Santillano, Brent Schneider, William Seigh, Liz Staruch, Andrew Vaca, Sabrina Vasquez, Holly Williams, Alcine Wiltz, Candace Winters-March, Darci Brown Wutz, Marcy Jo Yonkey-Clayton, Stay up to date with the latest news and special offers, Statement In Support of a Healthy Safe and Equitable (Dance/USA), Conference Policies, Documents & Downloads, About the National College Dance Festival, National College Dance Festival Registration Instructions, Dance in Higher Education News and Resources. Each union nominates delegates to represent its field. Our featured clinicians this year will be Dr. Andre Thomas and Dr. Judy Bowers who are both Professors Emeriti at The Florida State University. This message was sent to conference attendees on July 22, 2022: Dear ACDA-PA Conference Attendee, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the ACDA-PA Summer Conference in one week! Lela AndersonFaithful Over a Few Things,Glenn BurleighWe Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace,Marques L. A. Garrett. Chapter presidents may submit additions to this list using this online form. In our choirs, within our institutions, and as members of the greater chorus of humanity, belonging to a community means that each member is heard, understood, seen, and valued. ACDA does not have an overflow hotel for the 2022 Annual Conference, at this time we are recommending attendees make their reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn located at 6850 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando, Florida, 32821. The main convention hotel is the Sheraton Boston Hotel. 11480 Commerce Park Drive ACDA 2022 Annual Conference Start Sunday, April 24, 2022 8:00 AM End Wednesday, April 27, 2022 12:00 PM Location Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld Registration ACDA Member - $450.00 Federal Government - $450.00 Non-Member: Industry/Associate - $845.00 One Day Pass - Federal Government - $199.00 One Day Pass - Industry/Associate - $199.00 Only 17 choirs drawn from nine Northeastern states were selected to participate in the ACDA's 2022 conference to be held Feb. 9 to 12 in Boston. Besides the public masterclass, students will have a private session with their master teacher at least one day before the Friday session. School of Music Interim Director Daniel Ihasz remembers Rubinstein being deeply involved in choir, dance and opera at Fredonia, and he also earned a minor in Dance. ** CENTRAL: March 5-7, 2022Missouri Valley College500 East CollegeMarshall, MO 65340Conference Website, Registration cap: 200Coordinator:Janie MorganEmail: Morganj@moval.edu, * EAST-CENTRAL: March 5-7, 2022Adjudication is FullOhio UniversitySchool of Dance137 Putnam HallAthens, OH 45701Conference Website, Registration cap: 250 (might increase)Coordinators: John Bohuslawsky, Teresa HollandEmail: bohuslaw@ohio.eduPhone:(740) 566-6435, * MID-ATLANTIC NORTH:March 16-19, 2022Slippery Rock UniversityDepartment of Dance1 Morrow Way Slippery Rock, PA 16057Conference Website, Registration Cap: 250Coordinator: Jennifer KellerEmail: Jennifer.keller@sru.eduPhone: (724) 738-2773, * MID-ATLANTIC SOUTH:March 18-20, 2022Randolph College2500 Rivermont Ave. Lynchburg, VA 24503Conference Website, Coordinator: Marie Zvosec Email:dance@randolphcollege.eduPhone: (434) 947-8539, ** NEW ENGLAND:March 25-27, 2022Registration has reached capacity. Thisblue trackSATB choir will begin rehearsals Wednesday evening and perform Friday evening. He is the Choirmaster and Director of the award winning, St Thomas Gospel Choir. This conference will include sessions that focus on the following areas: We will be offering CEU credits for sessions attended during the 2022 Annual Conference. Frances Fonza, CONNECTICUTDELAWAREMAINEMARYLAND/DCMASSACHUSETTSNEW HAMPSHIRENEW JERSEYNEW YORKPENNSYLVANIARHODE ISLANDVERMONT, MIDWESTERNNORTHWESTERNSOUTHERNSOUTHWESTERNWESTERN, Community & Professional/Music in Worship, College & Univ. Submitted programs had to be 25 minutes in length while allowing for any applause or stage changes. They review financial and practice policies and act on initiatives and questions that impact our church world-wide. The 2023 National Conference in Cincinnati welcomes us all back in person to a place where we can celebrate our diversity and affinities, eliminate barriers, and inspire each .