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Thursday, February 23 Detailed Schedule

Fever Dreams munities in the following three ways: the student growth goals so necessary
Erich Eastman 1) by introducing accessible, diverse in post-covid ensembles.
Manuscript choral music appropriate for high
school choral singers, 2) by contribut- Edryn J. Coleman, presenter
Radiance Untethered ing culturally diverse music composed
John Wykoff and arranged by minority choral Oakland Mills High School Singers,
Walton Music musicians, and 3) by demonstrating Insight Choir

a rehearsal/concert environment of
9:05 AM - 9:55 AM belonging that can nurture the social Tom Shelton, presider
and emotional needs of all choristers Past President, National ACDA
as they interact with the music and
SSAA/Women’s each other.
R&R Deep Dive Participants will receive a read- 2 An Introduction of Choral
ing packet of accessible repertoire. Literature by Eastern Asian
Duke Energy CC 3rd Floor Student singers in the demonstration
Junior Ballroom B choir (diversity is reflected in their Female Composers
population) will perform selected Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor
Breaking the Mold repertoire, providing choral direc- North Meeting Room 206
tors with a real-time opportunity to
This session takes a deeper look hear a high school choir perform This session presents a brief intro-
into literature for SSAA choirs that these selections. After each selection, duction of choral literature by female
empowers singers and ensembles students will reflect on the concept of composers in Eastern Asian musical
in different ways. Participants will belonging to this choir. cultures, including Japan, Korea, and
explore four diverse pieces of mu- The three session components China. The presentation introduces
sic in depth, gaining insight into address key challenges, both in pre- the development of choral music in
composer intent, rehearsal strategy, covid and post-covid teaching. One Eastern Asia, both in its traditional
performance practice, and cultural pre-covid challenge that still remains form and under the influence of the
understanding. important was finding accessible mu- Western European musical style.
sic that is diverse and inclusive, and Dedicated to recognizing significant
Presenter: Erin Plisco also crafted in culturally appropriate and underrepresented composers,
ways by expert composers and ar- specifically Eastern Asian female
rangers. Post-covid literature choices composers and their choral master-
Interest Sessions also have become more challenging, pieces, the session aims to provide
Choose from five options as repertoire must support smaller, practical and valuable guidance for
less advanced choirs to accommo- music educators and choral directors
date the loss of consistent in-person to study and program choral reper-
1 Accessible and Beautiful: rehearsal. Growth of music skills, toire within this genre.
SATB/SAB Music by Minority musical independence, and vocal de-
Composers/Arrangers velopment has often been diminished Pingyi Song, presenter
Duke Energy CC 3rd Floor due to extended time in virtual or Jeremy Tucker, presider
hybrid choral settings.
Junior Ballroom D The ultimate goal of this session State President, North Carolina
is to provide choral colleagues with a
This session seeks to support the diverse list of accessible high school
many distinct ACDA choral com- mixed choir selections that support

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