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Daniel Reza Sabzghabaei and 7 You Are the Voice Teacher: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Arian Khaefi, presenters Teaching Technique in Choral Singing

National Shrine Cathedral of Concert Session C (Four Choirs)
San Diego State University Chamber Our Lady of Guadalupe
Choir, Demonstration Choir ORANGE TRACK
Grand Salon
Arian Khaefi, presider Winspear Opera House
“Blend. Drop your jaw. Straight
San Diego State University tone. Darker.” Most have heard one Jeffery Ames, presider
of these phrases before, but do these President, Southern Region
ideas really help inexperienced sing-
6 More than Surviving: Collegiate ers? What terminology can we use to 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Stress, Burnout, and Musicianship provide clarity, connects concepts in
a relatable way, and takes away some
Moody Performance Hall of the mystery? Are we teaching 1 Montgomery High School
Auditorium singers the pedagogy behind their Madrigals
instrument in clear, concrete terms? Heather Orr, conductor
Using a trauma-informed lens, this Additionally, how can we bridge what
session explores the physical impact can be a disconnect between singing Kyrie Eleison
of toxic levels of stress. Stress impacts in a choral ensemble and singing in Rosephanye Powell
the body and has specific implications applied lessons? By bringing concepts 2025 Raymond W. Brock
for conductors and singers at all lev- and skills from voice pedagogy into Memorial Commission
els. Focusing on the undergraduate the choral rehearsal, conductors can
experience, this session introduces better support their singers in their Kruhay
research-supported ways to complete vocal development. Benny F. Castillon
the stress cycle. Furthermore, recog- Manuscript
nizing that teachers are experiencing Amy Johnston Blosser and Morte! Che voi?
high levels of burnout and compas- C. Andrew Blosser, presenters Maddalena Casulana
sion fatigue, this session explores ways Public Domain
to establish a practice of wellness Hilary Apfelstadt, presider
and balance during one’s time as an Past President, National ACDA I Denna Ljuva Sommartid
undergraduate that one can hopefully (In This Sweet Summertime)
bring with them into the field, prepar- Clark William Lawlor
ing them to be a model of balance for Endeavor Music Publishing
future generations. 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Ain’t Got Time to Die
Rebecca DeWan, presenter Exhibitor’s Showcase Hall Johnson
G. Schirmer, Inc.
Colin Graebert, presider OPEN TO BOTH TRACKS Normal
John Bapst Memorial High School
Mormolyke Press Carlos Cordero
Meyerson Symphony Center Graphite Publishing

Horchow Hall Bright Morning Stars
Spiritual; arr. Alice Parker
Walton Music

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