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2026 ACDA Western Region Conference March 4-7, 2026 San Jose, California

ers must work together, lift up one another, and share majesty and divine grandeur.
responsibility for the final product. Since 1978, Chan- Vaughan Williams’s Dona Nobis Pacem blends Latin
ticleer has primarily performed as an unconducted en- Mass with Walt Whitman’s poetry in a stirring 1936
semble. In this session, we will explore why and how plea for peace that resonates powerfully today.
Chanticleer works without a conductor, and how those Elgar’s Enigma Variations presents musical portraits of
lessons can be applied to choirs of all skill levels. the composer’s closest friends, woven together with a
hidden theme that has intrigued audiences for over a
century.
Lyyra Interest Session

Poster Sessions
Inspiring Through Music—
Combining Excellence with Creativity Crafting a Flavorful Journey of
to Create Inclusive Education and Performance Asian Folk Choral Music

Supitcha Kansirisin
Lyyra and the VOCES8 Foundation will talk
through their approach to various education programs
that are crafted to inspire audiences of all ages and Last Things First!
abilities toward a lifelong love of music. Hinging on
meeting students and teachers where they are at, VO- Warm-ups that Perfect Your Concert
CES8 Foundation ensembles strive for a “music for all” Jason Harney
approach that can drive excellence at the highest level,
but all introduce music concepts in an accessible way
for new singers. Lyyra will also touch on concepts of Silly Songs to Foster Serious Music Skills
repertoire and vocal techniques that support inclusivity Anna Volodarskaya
in choral music.

The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord:
Post-Conference Offering Our Tapestry of Voices Reflect Cosmological Heritage!

Harold Moses
Symphony San Jose presents “The Enigmatic Voice”
Saturday, March 7, at 7:30pm The Motets of José Maurício Nunes Garcia

Discounted tickets available for Western Region (1767-1830)
conference attendees. Visit acdawestern.org/the- Youngeun Kim
enigmatic-voice for the discount code and link to pur-
chase.
The Voice of the Steppe:
Symphony San Jose presents “The Enigmatic Voice” Exploring Mongolian Choral Music
at the majestic California Theatre, featuring three mas- Through the Works of Se Enkhbayar
terworks that celebrate power, peace, and mystery.
Handel’s Zadok the Priest, commissioned for King Mengda Jiang
George II’s coronation, is a timeless masterpiece of

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