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Tacoma Refugee Choir linked by 5 You Can Be H.I.P. Too!!! – 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
stories from members and a dem- Conducting an Historically-Informed
onstration of community, including Orchestra Exhibitor’s Showcase
an invitation for attendees to sing
along and be part of the sharing. As Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor
one of the few intercultural refugee South Meeting Rooms 263-264 Nat'l Assn. of Teachers of Singing
choirs in the United States, the les- Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor
sons of belonging learned from this This session will explore topics for Meeting Rooms 260-262
unique community are applicable the choral conductor related to the
to all ensembles with members who H.I.P. movement (Historically In- Understanding voices from the
feel othered by society. The Tacoma formed Performance) of performing inside/out: live scoping and vocal
Refugee Choir is founded upon the music with special attention to tech- health.
idea that it’s hard not to love people nical and performance conventions
when you sing together. Though our present when a work was composed.
members come from diverse commu- Topics discussed will benefit each 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
nities and have even fought against conductor, ranging from the gifted
one another in their countries of aficionado to the newly intrigued, Concert Session B (Four Choirs)
origin, members are united in hope who is faced with the daunting task
and joy. In our weekly gatherings, we of conducting a full-size orchestra Cincinnati Music Hall
create time to acknowledge pain and while still infusing an H.I.P. style Springer Auditorium
then transcend concerns to celebrate into music making. This interactive
in laughter and joy. session will showcase the world-class Christopher Kiver, presider
Attendees will learn how we culti- early-music specialists of the Spire President, Eastern Region
vate this space that feels welcoming to Baroque Orchestra, using musical
so many, including exercises we utilize excerpts from Bach, Handel, Vivaldi,
to acknowledge individual concerns Mozart, Haydn, and Schubert. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
and emotions people may feel upon Young People's Chorus
entering the space, how improvisation Spire Baroque Orchestra, 1
and movement reduces judgment and Demonstration Group of New York City
improves tonal quality, our pedagogi- Elizabeth Núñez, conductor
cal practice of teaching without sheet Ben A. Spalding, presenter
music and why this can be a strength Suite for Dancing Voices:
even for those classically trained. We Julie Yu-Oppenheim, presider I. Shing Way
will briefly share our communal song- Past President, Southwestern Region II. Afternoon Melodies
writing process and how being part III. Quarry Weave
of the writing process is both healing IV. Panda Chant
and empowering. Meredith Monk
Boosey & Hawkes

Tacoma Refugee Choir, Insight Choir Mignonne, allon voir si la Roze
Guillaume Costeley
Erin Guinup, presenter www.imslp.org

Amanda Hanzlik, presider Ah! Vous dirai-je, Maman
President-Elect, Eastern Region Francisco J. Núñez,
based on Mozart variations
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