ACDA at CCSU
The American Choral Directors Association at CCSU.
29/08/2020
29/08/2020
ChorAmor Welcome
20/03/2020
Free Online Videos for Distance Learning - Meet the Composer - Michael John Trotta For those looking for Free online materials to use with their choirs, I have compiled a list of videos that discuss my take on the process of creating choral music. 45 minutes in all, split between several videos, topics include: Becoming a Composer, Habits for the Composition Process, and Behind th...
04/03/2020
Joan Szymko ~ Composer is an American choral conductor, music educator, and composer.
22/02/2020
1 in 6 Americans sings in a choir — and they're healthier for it A recent study states that singing in groups has been linked to better mental health, a sense of community, healthy aging and more.
15/12/2019
08/12/2019
Watch the 2019 St. Olaf Christmas Festival live on Dec. 8 The St. Olaf Christmas Festival has become one of the nation's most cherished holiday celebrations. The concert performance includes hymns, carols, choral works and orchestral selections featuring more than 500 student musicians. Watch the live stream here, or listen on Classical MPR, at 3 p.m. Sund...
05/12/2019
On Wednesday, December 4th, the Carol A. Ammon College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences recognized the following faculty and staff with Dean's Awards. The Dean's awards highlights extraordinary achievements in support of the College and CCSU. Congratulations to the following employees:
Carrie Andreoletti (Psychological Science)
Sarah Atkinson (Theatre)
Diane Cannata (Geography)
Stephen Cohen (English)
Kate McGrath (History)
Laura Minor (Ammon College Advising Center)
Evelyn Phillips (Anthropology)
Aimee Pozorski (English)
Ivan Small (Anthropology)
Ngih Thai (Psychological Science)
05/12/2019
Start your weekend with some music. Our week of concerts at Central Connecticut State University ends with our Chorale and University Singers, directed by Gaylon Robinson, sing in Founders Hall (in Davidson) at 7:30 PM on Friday, December 6, 2019.
Free and open to the public. Welte Garage is open to all guests and is the closest location to the venue.
02/11/2019
Back as an undergrad, my school had a strong collegiate ACDA chapter in which I was very involved. I knew it was a great organization to be in as a college student but admittedly, lost touch with it when I first started teaching. What brought me back years later was seeing how many of my talented, smart, and passionate choral director friends were in CT-ACDA!
I remember thinking ‘I know how busy these people are, but they are making time for this organization. Maybe I should do the same.’ I’m SO GLAD I did. I hadn’t realized how helpful the National ACDA resources are until I rejoined! I didn’t know how inspiring and beneficial the CT-ACDA Conferences were until I started attending them. I didn’t understand how much my teaching would grow just by surrounding myself with this network of wonderful people….until I did and it did! Do yourself a favor: take the time to join. (Or, if you are like me, rejoin).
Your students will benefit, your teaching will benefit, and YOU will benefit.
Lauren Verney-Fink
High School Repertoire and Resources Co-Chair
Lauren VF
CT-ACDA Members Forum
ACDA East American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
02/11/2019
During my undergraduate, I was lucky enough to participate in a collegiate student chapter of A.C.D.A. We attended conferences, assisted with running festivals, and grew together as classmates through this shared experience. At the time, I would have never expected the immense impact A.C.D.A. has had on me as a conductor, educator, and scholar.
The many professional development experiences challenged me to be better at what I do on the podium and in the classroom. None of these experiences would have been
possible without the fantastic members of A.C.D.A.
I am proud to be associated with these people and an organization that collectively work for the betterment of our profession.
Jeremy Wiggins, Collegiate R&R Co-Chair
Jeremy Wiggins
CT-ACDA Members Forum ACDA East
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
04/10/2019
Thank you to everyone who came to Karaoke Night last night! 🤩 Here are a couple of highlights ICYMI.
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez (Selena) was a Mexican-American singer born on April 16th, 1971. She began performing as the lead singer in her family band (called "Selena y los Dinos") and launched a solo career in the 1980s. Her music incorporated a cross-cultural blend of Tejano and American elements that made her music unique and exciting. As audiences in Mexico and the US alike listened to songs like "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" and "No Me Queda Mas", citizens of both countries were able to embrace multiculturalism as themes of love, loss, and ambition brought them together amidst growing political tension in the early 1990s. In 1995, her life was taken by the leader of her own fan club. Throughout her life, she was known for her magnetic energy, kindness, and passion. She continues to serve as a role model to young Hispanic, Chicanx and Latinx women across the globe. As we watch her emotional performance of "No Me Queda Mas" at the 14th Annual Tejano Music Awards today, we celebrate the life and lasting legacy of the "Queen of Tejano": Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
27/09/2019
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, this week we will be highlighting the life and career of Javier Busto. Javier is a Spanish choral music composer and conductor. He founded the Kanta Cantemus Korua in 1995, an all women’s choir. He also created the Eskifaia Choir in Hondarribia, Spain. Javier’s compositions and choirs have participated in many competitions and has received worldwide recognition. If you have not listened to his music, I recommend his arrangement of O Magnum Mysterium.
26/09/2019
We've partnered with NBC's new comedy, , to spread the choir spirit! We're giving out party packs for you and your choir to watch the music-filled premiere together. To enter, just share this post with a funny choir memory of your own. Be sure to use and tag https://www.nbc.com/perfect-harmony/video/first-look-perfect-harmony/4016729
31/08/2019
02/08/2019
Tickets — Voce - New England's Chamber Choir “Symphony of Harmony” - Voce’s 2019-2020 season
18/06/2019
Congratulations to Savannah Moore, who was selected to represent CCSU's Department of Music at the 2019 NAfME Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC!
13/06/2019
Accepted Choirs – ACDAEast Accepted Choirs Congratulations to the listed choirs for being accepted to perform at the Eastern Region Conference in Rochester, NY, March 2020!! Accord Treble ChoirLiz Geisewite, directorNew York, NY Bridgewater-Raritan High School Symphonic ChoirBridgewater-Raritan High SchoolJohn Wilson, directo...
29/05/2019
More exciting news for this :
SUMMER CONFERENCE: 8/17 - location TBA
FALL CONFERENCE: 10/19 - Guilford High School
Save the dates, and spread the word - more to come!
(and look for today's choral bulletin in your email...)
Congratulations and best wishes to yesterday's Central Connecticut State University graduates, especially our friends in CCSU Music! 💙
05/05/2019
Today is the first day of Ramadan! Muslim students all around the world will be observing Ramadan during the academic year for the first time in a decade. If you are a non-Muslim musician and/or educator, you can support our Muslim friends by:
- Offering evening exams
- Rescheduling lessons as needed
- Traveling with them in the late evening
- Facilitating safe and comfortable worship environments
- Taking the time to become educated about the holiday and the faith, or
- Taking the time to educate others if you do celebrate this holiday!
- Etc.
Happy Ramadan!
Ramadan 2019 On Campus – What You Need to Know to Support Muslim Students Across the US this Ramadan.
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NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
16/04/2019
Happy World Voice Day, everyone! Today, we celebrate all of the wonderful things our voices are capable of. Take some time to get educated and share a little music with your community! 🎵
https://youtu.be/3eX4Lpd4k3s
The Barbershop Harmony Society celebrates World Voice Day 2018! Like what you see and want to get more Barbershop into your life? Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BarbershopHarmony38 Follow u...
12/04/2019
Today, members of CCSU ACDA had the opportunity to meet choral director and composer Jacob Naverud! His work “Lunar Lullaby” was highlighted at this year’s ACDA National Conference in Kansas City, and we can’t say we’re surprised to see it again at this afternoon’s reading session! Conference attendees performed many of his works under Naverud’s direction, including “In the Silence”, “Ad Astra”, and “The Song We Sing”. We’re so happy to have had this experience! A huge thank you to Rachel Allen for organizing this wonderful session!
04/04/2019
On April 3rd, 2019, CCSU ACDA members came together for a relaxing evening of painting to ring in April on a positive note. This annual event helped bring our community together and highlighted numerous methods of artistic instruction. Thanks again to CCSU Art Club Member, Emma Pons, for being our fantastic instructor!
Good morning, everyone!
First, we want to say thank you to everyone who came out and made Paint Night a success last night! Be on the lookout for photos of the event!
Secondly, we want to remind you about our meeting this afternoon at 3:05 PM in Welte 019! Our main presentation details how to create and maintain an inclusive environment for LGBT+ students in the music classroom -- a special guest speaker from CCSU Pride is coming in as our main presenter!
See you there!
Hello ACDA friends! This is a reminder that today is the last day to RSVP to Paint Night! If you do not RSVP, we cannot guarantee we will have materials for you!
Thank you! We hope to see you there!
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