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choral works in new languages and contexts, and ex- their achievements as conductors, composers, arrang-
plored programming that furthers the missions of both ers, producers, singers, scholars, and educators, and
organizations. “Expanding the Canon” features one to have included:
two conductor residencies each season in a program
utilizing personnel from both choirs, as well as instru- Adrian Davis, Minneapolis, MN – Bridges/Puentes:
mentalists specific to the selected repertoire. Black Voices Amplified (Fall 2021)
Conductors are in residence for ten days in the
Twin Cities, leading rehearsals and concerts of their Anaida Carquez, Miami, FL – Puentes: Creer / Bridg-
programs as well as presenting public workshops and es: Believe (Spring 2022)
singalongs specific to the concert repertoire, seminars
at the University of Minnesota, and engagement ac- Alexander Lloyd Blake, Los Angeles, CA – Bridges/
tivity through the educational programs of the Cho- Puentes: Singing Truth – An American Conversation
rale and Border CrosSing. Artistic directors Kathy (Fall 2022)
Saltzman Romey and Ahmed Anzaldúa, along with
their administrative staff, alternate as project leaders Anthony Trecek-King, Boston, MA
and work closely with each conductor to ensure that Puentes/Bridges: In This Lan’ (Spring 2024)
the two ensembles are properly prepared prior to the
residency. Guest artists are recognized in the field for

Earn

Graduate

Credit

by Attending the
2025 ACDA
National Conference

March 18-22 Dallas, TX

For more information please contact Dr. Robert Sinclair
email: rsinclair@vandercook.edu
direct: 312-788-1144

Chicago, IL | 312-225-6288 | www.vandercook.edu

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