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2026 ACDA Eastern Region Conference February 25-28, 2026 Providence, Rhode Island

Insight Choirs
Insigh t C hoirs

Choral Pedagogy in Practice: Slippery Rock University
Equity, Expression, Technique

This insight choir session explores the transforma-
tive power of engaging with a living composer through
vocal pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching.
Composer B. E. Boykin joins the session to reflect on
her work and creative process as the choir performs and
rehearses her commissioned piece live. Participants will
observe teaching strategies that center student identi-
ty, vocal development, and community building using
Estill Voice Training, Laban Movement Analysis, and
Social-Emotional Learning. The session invites con-
ductors and educators to reimagine the choral process Our choir is a non-auditioned collegiate mixed en-
as an inclusive, collaborative journey—where voice, semble at a regional public university. Our singers rep-
culture, and artistry converge to shape a more equita- resent a wide range of majors, backgrounds, and musi-
ble future for choral singing. cal experiences. The ensemble serves as a lab choir for

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