A Cappella Education Association

Jerry Lawson, a ca****la icon and innovator, is featured In a PBS special this month. It is a must-watch for all fans of contemporary vocal music!

https://www.pbs.org/show/just-mortal-man-jerry-lawson-story/

Just a Mortal Man: The Jerry Lawson Story | PBS Jerry Lawson was the original lead singer of the legendary group The Persuasions.

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📣 This one's for all of you that really wanted to participate in our choral festival this year but couldn't make the trip! Now's your chance to join in and be assessed by our amazing panel of judges this year from the comfort and safety of your homes. Worried about glitchy zoom calls? Don't be! We'll record the whole thing for you to watch back at your leisure. Check our for more information and to register today!

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Here's to a healthy, musical, harmonious 2022!

Happy New Year from all of us at NACC. Can't wait to see you all at this year 😉

March is just around the corner! Not only do we give you a chance to escape the winter weather at NACC, but we have fantastic a ca****la performances and clinics to keep you having fun while you're there!

We hope you all have a fantastic holiday season full of love and music! ❤️

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the AEA!

🌟CHORAL CLINICIAN SPOTLIGHT🌟 5 facts about Dr. Eady⠀⠀
✨ Recognized as the 2014 Music Educator of the Year by the Tennessee Music Educators Association
✨ Currently serves as Director of Choral Activities at Central Michigan University
✨ His choirs have performed at state and regional conventions of the American Choral Directors’ Association
✨ Has presented at state, regional, and national conventions of the American Choral Directors Association and the National Association for Music Education
✨ His research interests also include the comprehensive development of the teacher/conductor, the history of the terminal conducting degree, building resilience in pre-service and novice music educators, and the rehabilitative impact of choral singing on incarcerated individuals.

🌟CHORAL CLINICIAN SPOTLIGHT🌟 5 facts about Dr. Galvan⠀
✨ Awarded the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) New York Outstanding Choral Director Award in 1995
✨ Director of Choral Activities at Ithaca College, conducts the Ithaca College Choir and the Ithaca College Treble Chorale.
✨ Hs conducted professional and university orchestras including Virtuosi Pragenses, the Madrid Chamber Orchestra, and the Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, in choral/orchestral performances.
✨ Was awarded the Ithaca College Faculty Excellence Award for teaching, scholarship, and service in the spring of 2018
✨ Has been recognized as one of the country's leading conducting teachers, and her students have received first place awards and have been finalists in both the graduate and undergraduate divisions of the American Choral Directors biennial National Choral Conducting Competition.

🌟CHORAL CLINICIAN SPOTLIGHT🌟 5 facts about ⠀
✨ He is the 2021 GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year⠀
✨ He is the Coordinator of Choral and Vocal Studies, Associate Professor of Music, & Director of the Black Music Institute at the University of Arkansas⠀
✨ He has collaborated with Gospel recording artists including: Donnie McClurkin, Richard Smallwood, Mary Mary, Marvin Winans, Marvin Sapp, Lisa Knowles, Kathy Taylor, & more
✨ He has conducted regional and state honor choirs, and headlined conferences in 26 states and 5 countries.
✨ Choirs under Dr. Murdock’s direction have performed at the Arkansas All-State Conference and the Southwestern Division Conference of the American Choral Directors Association.

Another fantastic quote from the one and only Deke Sharon! Let's be honest, the best aca****la performances are never the "safe" ones!

⏰IT’S YOUR LAST CHANCE! ⏰Put your application in today! we’re looking for the top ten high school a ca****la groups and the top ten college a ca****la groups in the nation to put on the performance of a lifetime at NACC 2022. Click the for more info and to apply now!⠀
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Music is magical, and let’s be honest we’re looking forward to some holiday magic✨

Now's the time to show us what you've got! 💫 Time is short, and trust us, you'll regret passing this amazing opportunity up! Learn more here: https://buff.ly/3GubuW1
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‼️AUDITIONS OPEN NOW‼️ we’re looking for the top ten high school a ca****la groups and the top ten college a ca****la groups in the nation to put on the performance of a lifetime at NACC 2022. For more info and to apply now: https://buff.ly/3GubuW1

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Some news from BroadwayWorld about (AEA Rep) Lisa Hawkins and Pipeline Vocal Project - https://www.broadwayworld.com/san-francisco/article/Cinnabar-Theaters-Concert-Series-To-Present-Pipeline-Vocal-Project-in-November-20211004

Cinnabar Theater's Concert Series To Present Pipeline Vocal Project in November Sonoma County's popular Cinnabar Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Nathan Cummings and Executive Director Diane Dragone, will presen its concert series 'Sundays at 7' with 'Pipeline Vocal Project', performing 'The Retro Pop Show' live on November 7th.

🌟NACC 2022 EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT🌟
5 facts about Erin Hackel ()
✨ Associate Professor of Voice at
✨ Has earned three classical vocal degrees, including a doctorate at
✨ Creator of BOSS and SoJAM champions &
✨ Created the Spectrum Singing Method
✨ Teaches singers how to belt in a sustainable and healthy way.

🌟NACC 2022 EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT🌟
5 facts about Rob Dietz
✨ Has been featured on FOX's Glee and The Late Late Show with James Corden
✨ Creator & director of , winners of LAAF 2017 and 2018
✨ Served as an arranger & group coach for seasons 3, 4, and 5 of NBC’s The Sing Off
✨ Co-founder of A Ca****la Academy
✨ Studied at Australian Institute of Music in Sydney & Ithaca College

🌟NACC 2022 EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT🌟
5 facts about Kari Francis:
✨ Competed on Season 3 of NBC’s The Sing-Off with Kinfolk 9
✨ Music Director & Instructor at Hunter College & Midori & Friends
✨ Graduate of Columbia University in the City of New York University of California & Eastman School of Music
✨ Currently pursuing a doctorate in choral conducting at University of Notre Dame
✨ Dubbed “the next generation of a ca****la specialist” by Pitch Perfect vocal producer Deke Sharon

🌟NACC 2022 EDUCATOR SPOTLIGHT🌟
5 facts about Christopher Diaz:
✨ Graduated from Florida State University School of Music
✨ Led All-Night Yahtzee to 3 consecutive ICCA Finals appearances from 2006-2008
✨ Co-founded international touring group
✨ Opened for BackstreetBoys during their 2013 “In A World Like This” Tour
✨ Regularly teaches and directs A Ca****la Academy

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Join us tomorrow for our first IG LIVE 🔴 Q&A session with !
We'll be going live at 12:15PM Central / 1:15PM Eastern Time. Get your questions ready 📝 we've got the answers!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and we sure do, especially our music teachers! We ♥️ you!

Our April newsletter is out! Get your fill of AEA aca-news! https://mailchi.mp/aca****laeducators/april2021

AEA Newsletter, April 2021 Join Us For NACC 2022, March 24-26, 2022 in Orlando, FL National A Ca****la Convention planning continues and registration is now open.  Our new location at The Wyndham Orlando Resort On International Drive is beautiful, walkable, central to all the attractions you'll want to hit, and offers free...

Picture yourself here, for The National A Ca****la Convention 2022! Our new Orlando location means swimming and Disney and leisure-time fun along with dozens of classes taught by industry pros, 5 headlining groups, endless opportunities to perform and learn. Register now! https://aca****laconvention.com/

One BIG change for The National A Ca****la Convention 2022 is our breakout into 3 main tracks - the choral festival, the honor choir, and a ca****la. You sing in a group? We got you covered! Plus classes for teachers AND students (and so much more), all in beautiful Orlando, you can't miss this! Register now! https://aca****laconvention.com/