2026 Midwestern ACDA Interest Sessions

Congratulations to our 2026 Midwestern ACDA Interest Session Clinicians!

Redefining Community: Choral Music at the Margins
Elena Cressy

Singing by heart: Aural tradition in the Choral Classroom
Elisabeth Cherland

Supporting Sopranos in the Choral Ensemble
Christiana Howell

Evolving Landscapes: Music Education in Underserved Areas
Erin Colwitz & Gabriela Hristova

Due Diligence: First Steps for Ethical Native Engagement
Thomas Goedecke & Alyssa Beltran

The Intersections of Gospel and European Choral Traditions
Bryon Black

Unified Music: A Practical Demonstration of Music for All
Zachariah Carlson-Giving

Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning in Choirs
Jason Hawkins

Appropriation or Collaboration? Programming World Music
Austin Norrid

Más Que Ritmo: Heart and Heritage of Latinx Choral Music
Eric Reyes

In Her Voice: Spotlighting Female Choral Composers
Hilary Apfelstadt, Alan Troy Davis, Lynne Gackle, and Mari Ésabel Valverde

Standards-Based Grading in the 6–12 Music Curriculum
Matthew Clark

Selecting and Programming Repertoire with Purpose
William McLean

Collective Wisdom: Reflections from Midwestern Prison Choirs
Amanda Weber, Mary Cohen, Jody Kerchner, Laura Clapp, and Catherine Roma

Choir as a Mirror: Reflect and Celebrate Student Identities
Leah Wyman, Cee E. Adamson, and Anjali Chudasama

We look forward to your sessions in Milwaukee!

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