When is the last time you looked through this publication? Did
you know that more and more articles are being written with elementary,
middle school and 'real' high school choirs in mind? It isn't just
for college professors, although it continues to include articles appropriate
for them, too.
Every issue has repertoire reviews and recommendations
for all levels, book and CD reviews, and professional growth opportunities. Here
are some other things you may have missed:
December 2007:
"Building Strong Voices: Twelve Different Ways, part 1", by
Stephen Austin
"Starting a New Choral Program for Grade Six" by Cynthia Bayt Bradford
"Preparing a High School Choir for Adjudication by Angela L. Batey
Articles on Ruth Watson Henderson, Brazeal Dennard and Richard Westenburg
with insight on composing, interpretation of text and on conducting/performance
wisdom.
January 2008
In-depth descriptions of all seven different regional ACDA conventions
to be held in February and March. What a menu to choose from!
February 2008
Lead article by our own Steven Zopfi! (PLU) "Instrumentation of
the Basso Continuo in Early Seventeenth-Century Vocal Music"
"Engaging the iPod Generation: Perspectives from a New Generation of Conductors" by
Jerry Ulrich, including input from our own Giselle Wyers! (UW)
"Building Strong Voices, part 2" by Stephen Austin
Children's Choirs "Choral Beginnings: Matching Pitch",
edited by Ann Small
"Mission Possible: Organizing the Resurrection a of a Choral Program" by
Mark Simmons
March 2008
"American Choral Music at the Library of Congress: A Click Away" by
John Silantien
"Medieval Music in the JH Choral Classroom" by Patrick J. Hawkins
"Uncertain Singers Can Learn to 'Carry a Tune in a Bucket'" by Carol
J. Krueger
"Creating Student Conducting Opportunities" by Jason Paulk
Article contributed by Leora Schwitters - March
15, 2008
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