Dear Friends— For years, I’ve read the valedictories given by state, divisional, and national presidents as they hand their imaginary gavels off to their successors, and I guess it’s now my turn. While I’d like to give a nod to “my administration,” I’d like to focus most of this final column of mine on the…
From Brainerd, Minnesota, Phil Mattson is a name, I believe, familiar to all of us. As a major pioneer in the world of jazz and especially vocal jazz, Phil’s musicianship, dedication, and comprehensive knowledge of the craft is beyond just about anyone of his generation. Anyone can look up information about Phil, but here are…
The last of this season’s Google Hangout sessions are coming up. You are invited to join your NC-ACDA R&R Chairs in these Hangouts. The Video Hangout is a type of virtual round table discussion in real-time. This has been a great chance for colleagues to come together, brainstorm, share, and be inspired! The topics presented…
Republished from Wisconsin School Musician, January 2013, with permission from the Wisconsin School Music Association I love attending music conventions/conferences for a variety of reasons, and one of those is the chance to learn new and exciting repertoire. In my book, I feel that I can put a check mark in that box if I…
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Contemporary music-making in the choral field has never been more exciting. The sheer volume of music available for performance from around the world in every possible style is unprecedented and continues to impact choral performances everywhere. This installment of College Quarterly will take a closer look at one genre that continues to gain momentum in…
