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ing Chicano/a/e student population 5 Recruiting and Retaining engaging musical experiences that
to this large body of music. By the Singers: Building the Present, encourage singer retention. Focus-
end, attendees will have more insight ing on identifying and developing
on Mexican choral music history, Planning the Future recruitment efforts that appeal to the
know where to find Mexican and National Shrine Cathedral of broader community and at all musical
indigenous repertoire, and have ac- Our Lady of Guadalupe levels, this session will include strate-
cess to resources to lead culturally gies to make meaningful connections
responsive performances. Using this Sanctuary in order to build and grow a choral
session’s offerings, participants can program.
generate deeper belonging amongst As choral directors, we are always
their students and community, share exploring ways to recruit and retain Jennifer Sengin, presenter
unheard voices, and continue to build singers in the ensembles. When grow-
community through music. ing choral programs in all settings, it Charles Robinson, presider
is helpful to consider the following Past President, Missouri ACDA
Raul Dominguez, presenter three opportunities: 1) exploring or
Greg Gentry, presider modifying program structure to meet
University of Colorado Boulder the needs of the community/school;
2) identifying and connecting with
(Retired) prospective singers; and 3) creating

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