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ACDA-PA 2019 Summer Conference
August 4-6, 2019 Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh Call for Interest Session Proposals ACDA-PA invites proposals for interest sessions to be presented at its summer conference. Sessions should be one hour in length and can be on any topic related to choral music. These could include, but not be limited to: repertoire, conducting, warmups, rehearsal techniques, inclusivity, building community, vocal health, commissioning, and advocacy. To be considered as a presenter, please submit a proposal using the link below. Proposals should be submitted by June 1, 2019 (deadline extended). It is understood that ACDA-PA will not assume financial responsibility for travel, registration, food, or lodging for presenters or interest session participants. Submitting a proposal implies that the presenter is prepared to travel, register for the conference, and present at the conference if accepted. To submit a proposal, click here ACDA-PA 2019 Summer Conference
August 4-6, 2019 Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh Call for Performing Choirs ACDA-PA invites applications for performing choirs to appear at its summer conference. We seek to represent the primary ACDA Repertoire and Resource areas—Youth, Collegiate, Lifelong, and Repertoire-Specific (Equity & Justice, Men’s/TTBB, Women’s/SSAA, Jazz, Ethnic, Contemporary/Commercial)—with a diverse, broad representation of our 21st-century choral art, and we invite audition recordings from choirs of all age levels, specializations (e.g. Gospel, Barbershop), or renown, including ensembles that represent historically underrepresented populations. Innovative and inspiring programming reflective of the choir’s strengths should be the cornerstone of the proposed program. Concerts should be 30 minutes in length. Application Materials
IMPORTANT: Do NOT include any identifying information within the recording itself (e.g., an announcement of the group or conductor, a visible banner of the school in a video clip, etc.). To be considered for performance, please submit an online application using the link below. Application materials should be submitted by June 1, 2019 (deadline extended). It is understood that ACDA-PA will not assume financial responsibility for travel, registration, food, or lodging for performers. Submitting an application for performance implies that the performing ensemble is prepared to travel, and perform at the conference if accepted. To submit a proposal, click here  Were you that high school student who loved choir, who was able to draw others around you during break, but who didn't know that choir could possibly be a career for you? The NextDirection event is for those very students, and is aimed at opening up the world of choral education for them. Built on a program developed and honed by the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association, 2018 was the first time we offered the experience to students across the country.
Some states are offering one or more scholarships for which high school students can apply. Scroll to the bottom of this page for information. Inspiring Choral Leadership - National Program July 14-20, University of Wisconsin - Parkside Headline conductors: Dr. Rhonda Fuelberth and Dr. Jo-Michael Scheibe Registration deadline: April 1, 2019. Click here to learn more. Artistic and programmatic leadership for NextDirection comes from Wisconsin Choral Directors Association. Virginia July 23-26, Virginia Wesleyan University - Virginia Beach Headline conductors: Dr. Shane Lynch and Dr. Lisa Billingham Registration deadline: May 1, 2019. Click here to learn more. States Offering 2019 Scholarships The following state chapters are offering scholarships for high school students to attend either of the two 2019 NextDirection events. State No. of scholarships Directions for applying Arizona 2 Visit https://www.azacda.org/nextdirection/. Iowa 2 Visit https://www.iowachoral.org. Georgia 1 Contact Dr. Neal for application. Louisiana 2 To be announced. Maryland/DC 2 Contact the state chapter for application. Minnesota 2 Apply online with the state's FMC Scholarship Application site. South Dakota 2 SD ACDA members will receive a letter from the president. Wisconsin 4 Contact Herb Berendsen for application. Is Your Chapter Interested in Learning about Hosting a NextDirection Event? Click here to visit a Google Form with information and an application. Greetings Teachers!
We invite you to join us for a series of workshops with renowned choral clinician, Dr. Rollo Dilworth from Temple University. Dr. Dilworth will be in residence on the Lehigh Valley March 28 – 30, presenting sessions that will inspire you as you prepare for the home stretch of the school year! Opportunities to:
Allentown School District and Bel Canto Youth Choir singers will comprise a lab chorus for Dr. Dilworth to work with on Saturday. Dr. Dilworth’s presentations will be applicable for teachers of all students, elementary through high school. Act 48 Credit is available! Please go to: https://bach.org/belcanto/ And scroll down to Workshops for more detailed information and to register! Don’t miss this opportunity to see a master teacher at work! To register, complete the registration form and mail it to the Bach Choir/Bel Canto Office (address is on the form). Payment instructions are available on the form. Registration is requested by March 15, 2019! Please help us spread the word by forwarding this to your colleagues! We look forward to meeting you in March! Questions? Please contact: Silagh White, Administrator The Bel Canto Youth Chorus of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem 610-866-4382 x116 silagh@bach.org Joy Hirokawa, Founder and Artistic Director The Bel Canto Youth Chorus of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem joyhirokawa@comcast.net  Save the Date!
ACDA-PA Summer Conference August 4-6, 2019 Shadyside Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA Mark your calendars now!  Choral Kaleidoscope is a professional development event exploring the multi-faceted choral educators, conductors, and church musicians! This year’s guest clinician, Dr. Hilary Apfelstadt, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, will present engaging sessions on rehearsal technique, podium leadership, and a conducting masterclass with the Duquesne Voices of Spirit. Dr. Caron Daley, Director of Choral Activities at Duquesne University, will lead sessions on movement in the choral rehearsal and re-tooling your conducting gesture.
Registration begins October 1! Act 48 credits available through the American Choral Directors Association of Pennsylvania. Event Schedule: 8:30-9:00am Sign in (Room 206) 9:00-9:45 “Using Movement in the Choral Rehearsal” (Daley) 9:45-10:00 Morning coffee 10:00-11:00 “The Conductor as Teacher: Rehearsing-in-Action” (Apfelstadt) 11:00-11:15 Break 11:15-12:00 “The Conductor as Leader: Modeling-in-Action” (Apfelstadt) 12:00-1:00 Lunch 1:00-2:00 “Re-tooling your Conducting Gesture” (Daley) 2:15-4:00 Conducting Masterclass with the Duquesne Voices of Spirit (Apfelstadt) Registration: Opens October 1: Visit www.duq.edu/choralkaleidoscope Early bird (October 1-December 31): $50 After January 1: $60 On-site registration: $65 Conducting masterclass repertoire: Muusika, Pärt Uusberg I have had singing, Steven Sametz Haec Dies, William Byrd Joshua fit the Battle of Jericho, arr. Moses Hogan Interested in conducting one of the above pieces in the conducting masterclass with the Duquesne Voices of Spirit (Duquesne’s 40-voice touring choir)? Send a short statement of interest or resume to Dr. Caron Daley by December 1, 2018 (daleyc1@duq.edu)  ACDA Sing Up! Membership Drive
Is your membership in ACDA up to date? Are you sure? Renew today! ACDA's Sing Up! Membership Drive ends on November 15. Don't wait! www.acda.org ACDA-PA is pleased to announce the following choral ensembles that will be featured at the Fall Conference:
     Hello! Chris Elek and I are very excited to welcome the Sweet Harmony festival to South Fayette High School this year. The festival is scheduled to be held on November 9, 2018. Attached to this email you will find the informational letter as well as the director information and student application forms. Please return these to me through postal mail or electronically no later than Friday, September 28th. Please let Chris or me know if you have questions or need further information. We look forward to seeing you and your students in November. Best, Jess -- Mrs. Jessica Horzempa, M.Ed. Choral Director | Music Teacher | Musical Director | Drama Club Sponsor | Student Council Advisor South Fayette Education Association Treasurer & Membership Chair South Fayette Middle School 3700 Old Oakdale Road McDonald, PA 15057 (412) 221-4542 x721 Small world, big future. - 2018-2019 Operational Theme 
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