Iowa Friday, February 10, 7:30 p.m. Wartburg College Castle Singers, featuring Kammerstreicher in Concert The Grand Theater 26 N. 6th St. Keokuk, IA 52632 Friday, February 17, 7:30 p.m. Wartburg College St. Elizabeth Chorale in Concert Messiah Lutheran Church 2411 West Ave. Burlington, IA 52601 Saturday & Sunday, February 18 & 19 Hawkeye Honors Music Festival…
No matter the size of the congregation, the choir is as integral component of the spiritual life of a church. In many churches, the choir is comprised almost entirely of dedicated volunteer members. Below, I have offered five ways to recruit for the volunteer church choir. Work Collaboratively Successful collegiate choral directors work collaboratively…
Two Broad Principles The two most important things you can do to recruit for your vocal jazz ensemble should be obvious, since they apply to all sorts of other performing groups as well: 1. Make outstanding music. Pick great repertoire, get a killer rhythm section, sing with great intonation and stylistic understanding. Lock in vertical…
Choir programs, schools and communities come in all shapes and sizes. Whether a new director or a veteran, only you are the expert in your setting. In the spirit of strength in collaboration, I would love to share with you what has worked in our environment. We have found over the years that rather than…
Since Weston Noble passed away on December 21, 2016, at the age of 94, many have shared stories about the legacy of this musical giant. My experience with Weston Noble is slightly different. I not only had the privilege of singing for him at Luther College in the Nordic Choir, but I also spent the…
Planning a division ACDA conference is a lengthy process that takes many dedicated people working diligently over a long period of time. There are site visits, endless emails, frequent phone calls, and meetings packed with information. The process also involves dreaming and imagining ways in which to inspire and serve our members, so it’s a…
Dear Reader, In summer 2011, I assumed the editorship of this newsletter, a moment that took place very shortly after Melisma’s move from its traditional paper copy to a solely electronic format. I was admittedly a bit nervous; although I do a lot of editing of theses and other scholarly writings, I had not edited…
