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includes the titles of several com- 3 (re)sounding Joy: and common shortcomings of DEI
positions with details about voicing, Shifting Paradigms for DEI Work work in choral spaces—including
instrumentation, duration, publish- in Choral Spaces programming that perpetuates a one-
ers, and a bibliography. The project dimensional perspective on music
raises awareness of women choral First United Methodist Church by historically excluded composers.
composers and their output for vari- Crossroads This session will conclude with a
ous voicings. A panel of four people comprehensive list of accessible rep-
involved in the book’s creation will Utilizing trauma-informed and eq- ertoire and resources that will help
describe the context of the project uity-centered approaches, this session participants shift their DEI practices
and share video recordings from ad- addresses common DEI program- to create more welcoming, safe, and
ditional contributors. ming practices and pitfalls. Attendees joy-centered choral spaces.
will gain strategies for reframing
Hilary Apfelstadt, Alan Davis, Lynne or replacing potentially triggering Alyssa Cossey, presenter
Gackle, and Mari Esabel Valverde, or trauma-centered music through
presenters an examination of common choral Nicky Manlove, presider
practices that may be unintentionally Tucson Girl’s Chorus
Mary Hopper, presider traumatizing for singers. Additionally,
Past President, National ACDA we will explore current challenges

Choral Conducting at Eastman!

Choral Masterworks: The Brahms Requiem and the Romantic Century
Faculty: William Weinert, Deanna Joseph, Daniel Bara
An exploration of Ein deutsches Requiem and Nineteenth-Century Performance
Practice. Enrollment limited to 14 conductors. Participants conduct the professional

chorus in residence and lead the Summer Sing, an Eastman community tradition.
July 7-11, 2025

Eastman congratulates outstanding alumni Deanna Joseph, Allen
Hightower, and Brian Russell, conductors at the 2025 ACDA National
Convention!

Eastman School of Music: Bach’s 340th Birthday Reception
Friday March 21 | 10:00 PM
The Fairmont Dallas Pyramid Bar 1717 North Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Scan here or visit
summer.esm.rochester.edu
(585) 274-1074 | Toll-free: 1-844-820-3766

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