Page 91 - CJFeb25

Continued on next page

6 Great Stuff I Never Learned in the Nahuatl Aztec language. methods and styles of contemporary
(Or Forgot) in Choral Methods After undertaking field research in a cappella.
Mexico City, including exploring
National Shrine Cathedral of original source materials from the Christina Aloisio, presenter
Our Lady of Guadalupe 1500 and 1600s, this presentation
Grand Salon will showcase the fusion of an older Backtrack Vocals,
compositional style in a fresh new Demonstration Choir
Central to the celebration of the way. Come learn about this work
Choral Art: Past, Present, and Fu- that is accessible for both commu- Rob Dietz , presider
ture is the training of experienced nity/church choirs and university/ Chair, National R&R for
and emerging choral educators who professional choirs alike and epito- Contemporary A Cappella
change students’ lives every day mizes the merging of the past and
through music. Great teaching in- present while pointing to the future
spires great music making. This fun, of sacred music.
engaging, and light-hearted session 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
will explore effective choral rehearsal Richard Carrillo, presenter

techniques including effective pacing Exhibitor’s Showcase
and sequencing, integrating musi- Amanda Quist, presider
cianship into the choral rehearsal, Past Coordinator, National R&R OPEN TO BOTH TRACKS
performance assessment tips, and for Collegiate Choirs Excelcia Music Publishing
engaging techniques for warming up
the choir while turning off the choral Meyerson Symphony Center
“autopilot.” Experienced and emerg- 8 Voices Unleashed: Horchow Hall
ing conductors will enjoy this practi- Empowering Students in
cal session as a guide or refresher Contemporary A Cappella
for techniques they forgot (or never
learned) during their choral training. Moody Performance Hall 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Auditorium
Christopher W. Peterson, presenter Concert Session E (Four Choirs)
Join us for a hands-on workshop PURPLE TRACK
Jeffrey Benson, presider designed to equip choral direc-
Past President, California ACDA tors with the skills and knowledge Winspear Opera House
to guide students in expressing
themselves through contemporary Steven Zielke, presider
7 Mass of the Americas: a cappella. Using members of a President, Northwestern Region
New Directions in Sacred Music professional a cappella group to
demonstrate, participants will gain 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
First United Methodist Church the tools necessary to teach students
Crossroads how to independently handle every 1 Linn-Mar High School
aspect of a cappella performance, Chamber Singers
Highlighting music from two from selecting repertoire to ar-
traditionally underrepresented com- ranging, beatboxing, and creating Trent Buglewicz, conductor
munities, Frank La Rocca’s Mass of choreography. This session will draw
the Americas utilizes Mexican mariachi on traditional choral foundations Deviņi dēli
music as melodic source material and and pedagogy, honoring bel canto Jānis Ozols
contains the first known Ave Maria singing, while embracing innovative Musica Baltica

CHORAL JOURNAL February 2025 / ACDA National Conference Program Book Volume 65 Number 6 89