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Kyra Stahr is a DMA candidate in choral terian elder, with additional experience in Episcopal,
conducting at the University of Miami Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, DOC, and Mennonite
Frost School of Music and the associ- traditions, Kroeker came to Dallas from the University
ate conductor of the Master Chorale of of Notre Dame, where she held a faculty research posi-
South Florida. She earned her BM from tion in church music. She is the author of The Sounds of
Miami University and completed her MM in choral Our Offerings: Achieving Excellence in Church Music, editor
music from the University of Southern California. of Music in Christian Worship, and has published numer-
Stahr is the co-founder of conduct(her), a podcast am- ous articles on church music.
plifying voices of women conductors while exploring
the gender divide. Stahr has participated in the ACDA
Eastern Graduate Conducting Masterclass and pre-
sented at the World Symposium on Choral Music, Choral Pioneers:
ACDA Southern, and SWACDA. A Conversation with
Charlene Archibeque and André Thomas

Choose Inspiring Sacred Choral Music Friday 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm
for the Liturgical Year
Fairmont Dallas Hotel
Venetian Room
Thursday 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

First United Methodist Church This panel session is designed to convey the wisdom
Atrium and past experiences of a group of noted choral con-
ductor/educators. We will have an in-person discussion
with renowned choral pioneers Charlene Archibeque
“Informed by the Past, Committed to the Present, and André Thomas interwoven with impactful quotes
Preparing for the Future” describes a session presented from the late Peter Bagley and the late Joseph Flum-
by Church Music Institute that will journey through merfelt. Also, Maria Guinand, Eph Ehly, Ann Howard
the history of sacred choral music to highlight signifi- Jones, and Henry Leck’s advice on choral pedagogy
cant events from early music through the latest sacred and programming will be shared. These choral con-
music. The session will answer questions about how ductors are pioneers of diversity, artistry, conducting
history informs current practice and how resources like technique, music publication, and educational innova-
the Church Music Institute libraries can help choral tion.
musicians effectively lead church music programs. At-
tendees will leave with ideas for how to use the best sa- Gregory Gentry has taught at three R1
cred choral music to challenge and inspire their choirs institutions—Arizona State University,
and congregations. University of Colorado, and University
of Alabama—and has served as chorus
Charlotte Y. Kroeker (she/her) is author, master for the Phoenix Symphony, Tus-
professor (university and seminary), pia- caloosa Symphony, Colorado Music Festival, and Boul-
nist, organist/church musician, and ex- der Philharmonic. He has prepared more than thirty
ecutive director at the Church Music world and regional premieres, is founder of Southwest
Institute, Dallas, TX. Ordained Presby- Liederkranz, and curator of The Gregory Gentry Choral

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