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God and each other. sible examples of the many different 3 Dreaming a Just and Equitable
genres, rhythms, scales, and musical Choral Future with VOICES21C
Presenters: Emily Floyd, Ariel styles within Arab vocal music, and
Merivil, and Tom Trenney are appropriate for multiple levels of Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor
choral ensembles. For each song, we North Meeting Room 206
will cover historical and musical con-
Contemporary/Commercial text, and give participants substantial VOICES21C imagines the choir
R&R Deep Dive experience singing the music. as a locus for creativity, compassion,
justice, resistance, empowerment,
Duke Energy CC 3rd Floor Shireen Abu-Khader and and equity. V21C strives to create
Junior Ballroom B William Culverhouse, presenters a space that engages participants to
ponder and act to build a just and
We are excited to “Deep Dive” Zanaida Stewart Robles, presider equitable future. In our session, mem-
into some amazing pieces that could Chair, California State R&R for bers will discuss, demonstrate, and
serve your a cappella group, choir, Composition engage participants in improvisation,
show choir, or showcase your sing- creative play, community building, vi-
ers in new and exciting ways! These sual storytelling, and narrative-based
pieces are out of the “norm” for show 2 Building a Culture programming for choral practice.
choirs and bring a new take on con- of Student Leadership Participants will see and experience
temporary a cappella! values, activities, and processes to
Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor help them build an artistic practice
Presenters: Rob Dietz, Kelsey Burkett, North Meeting Rooms 201-204 that is justice-centered and that
prioritizes personal expression and
and Tyler Domer When students feel part of a safe vulnerability. Extensive resources on
environment, learning is possible. artistic and leadership practices will
When students use leadership skills be highlighted and provided.
Interest Sessions to create that environment, the re-
Choose from four options sults are astounding. In this session, André de Quadros, Krystal Morin, and
presented in collaboration between Bradford Dumont, presenters
directors and student officers, we will
1 Approaching New Arab Choral look at ways to build student leader- Mari Esabel Valverde, presider
Repertoire for Mixed Voices ship, and in turn strong communities Member, National Standing
Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor in choral programs of any size, age Committee for Diversity Initiatives
South Meeting Rooms 263-264 level, or background. Whether you
are just starting down this path, or are
looking for fresh ideas for a program
There is a vast wealth of beautiful 4 Rounds: An Under-Utilized
choral repertoire from Arab coun- that is already established, this session Genre that Enhances
will have something for you and your
tries, but many choral directors feel students. Inclusion and Community
daunted approaching it. This ses-
sion will provide an introduction to Sarah Leaman and Wesley Roy, Duke Energy CC 2nd Floor
Arabic pronunciation and vocal style presenters South Meeting Rooms 230-233
by exploring five Arabic vocal pieces
which are contemporary choral set- Justin Chase, presider As we consciously build environ-
tings of traditional musical material. State President-Elect, Florida ments, methods, and repertoire
These varied settings present acces- welcoming to diverse populations (of

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