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2024 ACDA Northwestern Region Conference January 24-27, 2024 Spokane, Washington

In t er est S essions
Interest Sessions

Classroom: A Pedagogical Study,” introduces transi- ming, Colorado, and Minnesota state conventions. As a
tional elements that are accessible to choral directors sought-after adjudicator, clinician, and conductor, she
of any level and involves an observational curriculum has worked with students from middle school to college
study. Moline has presented her dissertation research levels in solo voice to large vocal ensembles in both tra-
at the Jazz Educators Network Conference, and Wyo- ditional and vocal jazz idioms.

2024 ACDA Northwestern Region Conference

S potligh t Reper t oir e S essions
Spotlight Repertoire Sessions

Children and Community Youth Eastern Europe! We will explore the pitch material,
complex meters, and characteristic rhythms of music
from this region as we sing through pieces in the read-
Children and Youth Repertoire: ing packet. Where applicable, we will learn about folk

The DEI Mistake You May Not Know You are Making traditions that inspired the choral compositions and
and The Thing You Think is a Mistake That’s Not investigate how we might introduce these pieces to our
choirs. Countries represented may include the Czech
Republic, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Esto-
Brenda Winkle and members from the NWACDA nia, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will
use a DEI lens to discuss intentional programming for Angela Kasper will be the clinician for this session. Her
children and youth repertoire. Topics explored will in- photo and bio are on page 16.
clude: one DEI mistake that you may inadvertently be
doing, one thing that you may think is a mistake but
isn’t, providing resources toward intentional program-
ming, and Q&A with members from the DEI Com- Community
mittee.

Taking the CODA:
Brenda Winkle will be the clinician for this session. Her
photo and bio are on page 21. Cultivating Opportunities
and Discovering Artistry

College and University There is a weight in the phrase “easier said than
done”! As our conversations expand beyond literature
to help our singers connect with matters outside of
Treasures from Eastern Europe: rehearsal, conductors find themselves questioning the
Choral Repertoire for College, University, authenticity of their actions. Join Coty Raven Morris
and Upper-Level High School Choirs for a discussion and interactive experience on how your
programming can be both impactful, authentic, and
engaging for both singer and audience. Participants
Come sing choral pieces in various voicings from will leave with new repertoire, tools, and a full heart.

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