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March 18-22 Dallas, TX Interest Sessions (Open to Both Tracks) )
Christina Aloisio is the music director of
the professional a cappella group Back- Why Social Media is Vital for Choir
track Vocals. Her musical journey spans
musical theatre, choral ensembles, and
contemporary a cappella. She holds Saturday 10:00 am - 10:50 am
a BME from the University of Delaware, where she First United Methodist Church
served as assistant music director for Vocal Point, earn- Crossroads
ing third place in the nation’s largest a cappella compe-
tition, ICCA. Aloisio has also directed productions at
Gateway to the Arts, including “The Most Epic Birth- Discover the power of social media for choral pro-
day Party” and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” grams! This presentation emphasizes the vital role of
She served as vocal captain for Busch Gardens’ a cap- an engaging online presence, providing practical tips
pella show, The Gift of Harmony, and directed the for effective use. Research and insights from teens’ so-
semi-professional group Downbeat. cial media usage and its societal impact are shared,
highlighting the importance of connectivity. Learn
quick and easy content creation tips for Facebook and
Instagram and how to streamline posts with Meta Busi-
ness Suite. The session wraps up with a ready-to-use
social media calendar, empowering choral programs to
boost visibility and impact in today’s digital landscape.

Kirstie Lisk-McCallum is a master’s stu-
dent in choral conducting at the Univer-
sity of Houston. After receiving her BME
from UH, she served as the assistant choir
director at Langham Creek High School
Backtrack Vocals is a vocal band from New York in Cy-Fair ISD, directing multiple choirs that earned
City with a rich touring history across the U.S., Viet- accolades in competitions and festivals across the city.
nam, and Kazakhstan. Their engaging performances She has performed with UH’s Concert Chorale at pres-
feature a diverse repertoire, including Top 40 hits, Mo- tigious events like TMEA, ACDA, and NCCO, and the
town, classical, and original music. They are dedicated Bela Bartok International Choral Competition in Hun-
to education, having conducted outreach programs at gary. She has also performed with the Christ Church
over 250 schools worldwide that aim to inspire and de- Cathedral Choir, Cantare Houston, and Suono Cham-
velop young artists, fostering inclusivity and a love for a ber Choir in Houston.
cappella music. Backtrack has over 113,000 subscribers
and 13 million views on YouTube.

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