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ACDA NATIONAL
2025 Friday, March 21 Detailed Schedule

March 18-22 Dallas, TX

lenges faced by that community. 5 Good Treble: The Case and Place look at historical context, present-day
Participants examine how inclusiv- for Treble Choirs challenges, and future aspirations,
ity enriches learning and cultivates we advocate for tangible changes to
empathy, while also gaining insights First United Methodist Church reshape and uplift all voices for gen-
into the needs of LGBTQIA+ stu- Atrium erations to come.
dents. Interactive discussions provide
actionable insights and resources to In choral music, the hierarchy Julianna LoBiondo and
celebrate diversity, ensuring every of different voicings of ensembles J. Christine Le, presenters
student’s voice is heard and valued. has long been a topic of discussion
By the session’s end, educators will and contention. In this presentation, Jessica Nápoles, presider
leave equipped to create supportive we aim to uncover historical biases Chair, National Standing
spaces that embrace diversity in mu- specific to treble choirs, acknowledge Committee for Research &
sic education. both the growth and challenges Publications, and
remaining in contemporary treble
Joshua Donaldson, presenter ensembles, and provide suggestions Conference Co-Chair
for choral directors to keep treble
Jackson Thomas, presider ensembles moving forward within the
University of Central Missouri choral landscape. Through a close

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