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Contemporary A Cappella invested in the rehearsal process. In this reading ses-
sion, we will explore new music and different strategies
to let students take ownership of the rehearsal process.
Beyond “Doo Wop” The music will include a variety of styles, genres, and
Accessible A Cappella Arrangements levels of difficulty to fit the needs of any high school
choir. We will also integrate assessment strategies into
Explore contemporary a cappella pieces that will student-driven rehearsals. Come learn some new music
work for your ensemble whether it is a small group and find ways to bring the students to the front.
of 4-5 singers or a choir of 100+. This reading ses-
sion will take a deep dive into accessible contemporary William Gunn, presenter
repertoire for SAB, SSA, TB, and SATB ensembles.
Contemporary a cappella is a great tool to “bring in”
students who may not otherwise be interested in our
programs, and this session will provide responsive strat- SSAA/Women's
egies to explore multiple contemporary genres (pop,
r&b, hiphop, soul, rock & roll, etc.) to appeal to our Music for Today's Treble Ensemble
students of all backgrounds.

Join us in a reading session of music for treble en-
Rebecca Saltzman, presenter
sembles that encapsulates a range of topics and themes.
The pieces we will explore cover a variety of styles and
topics that anyone could find relatable—regardless of
Junior High/Middle School identity—by composers from an array of backgrounds.
Included in this session are rehearsal tools, context, and
Building Music Literacy Skills Using Repertoire further programming ideas for each piece.

Hana Cai, presenter
While we might not use all of our repertoire to build
literacy skills at the middle school level, the best way to
create more independent musicians is to strategically
pick repertoire that leverages their skill set. In this ses- World Musics and Cultures
sion, we will look at pieces that can build literacy skills
for middle school students and a variety of strategies
for applying literacy skills. En Español, Por Favor

Karla McClain, presenter Join us as we examine selections in Spanish from
many geographic origins in diverse styles and for var-
ied voicings and difficulty levels. We will include tips
on how to engage the language, the rhythms, and the
Senior High School styles with courage and respect.

Students at the Front: José “Peppie” Calvar, presenter
Strategies for Student-Led Rehearsals

Teachers often struggle with students who don’t seem

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