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2022 ACDA Eastern Region Conference

Interest Sessionsessions
In t e r est S

other engagements in North and tion nationally. In November 2020, ate Conference Chair for the 2023
South America. Prior to that, she ACDA National completed a formal National ACDA conference. Cruz is
served for 25 years as artistic direc- ADEI survey of our organization a graduate of the Oberlin Conser-
tor of Cantigas, the award-winning designed by Dr. Antonio Cuyler. vatory and the Eastman School of
chamber choir of Latin American Taking the results of this survey, the Music.
and Spanish music. Her composi- ACDA Diversity Initiatives Standing
tions are published by Hal Leonard, Committee has made recommenda- David Fryling is direc-
Boosey and Hawkes, and the Roger tions to further ACDA’s ADEI work tor of choral activities
Dean Publishing Company. and the Eastern region has already at Hofstra University
successfully implemented several and founding conduc-
initiatives that align with the recom- tor/artistic director of
Moderators’ Bios: mendations. Structured as a panel eVoco Voice Collective. He’s the for-
discussion and moderated by Wendy mer director of choral programs at
J. Donald Dumpson Moy, this session will be an oppor- the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp,
is president/CEO of tunity for attendees to hear about and has served on the faculty of both
Diverse Arts Solutions, these initiatives and ask questions of the New York State Summer School
Minister of Arts at panelists Arreon Harley-Emerson, of the Arts School of Choral Stud-
Arch Street Presbyte- Chair of DIC; David Fryling, ACDA ies and the Sitka Fine Arts Camp in
rian Church, founding conductor Vice President; and Penelope Cruz, Alaska. In 2016-17 he was awarded
of Westminster Choir College Jubi- Eastern ACDA Region President. By American Prizes in conducting in
lee Singers, New Jersey Symphony providing session attendees with in- the community chorus and college
Orchestra Community Chorus, and sight into diversity initiatives on the and university divisions.
the Philadelphia Heritage Chorale. National and in the Eastern Region
He has prepared choruses for Kath- levels, attendees will be equipped Arreon A. Harley-Emerson is a clini-
leen Battle, Andreas Bocelli, Deynce with practical strategies to imple- cian for this session. His photo and
Graves, Philadelphia and New Jersey ment ADEI practices in their own bio are on page 24.
Symphony Orchestras, and the New choral communities.
York and Philly Pops orchestras. Wendy Moy is a clinician for this ses-
Panelists’ Bios: sion. Her photo and bio are on page
Julia Zavadsky is a clinician for this 27.
session. Her photo and bio are on Penelope Cruz has
page 20. taught vocal and gen-
eral music at all grade
levels, conducted com- Creating Choral Community:
munity children’s and Coming Together in Song
Identity, Inclusion, and honor choirs, and sung profession-
Excellence in ACDA ally in Illinois, Wisconsin, and New The purpose of this session is to
York. Since 2003 she has been the share and make music representing
The purpose of this session is to choral conductor at White Plains diverse experiences. In this learning
dialogue about accessibility, diver- (NY) High School. She is president through performance opportunity

sity, equity, and inclusion (ADEI) of the Eastern ACDA Region. Un- conference attendees will participate
initiatives within the ACDA East- til recently, she was co-chair of the in the music making process by en-
ern region and the application of inaugural National ACDA Diversity gaging a wide range of repertoire
these initiatives across the organiza- Initiatives Committee. She is Associ- and conductor insights related to

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