Month: September 2014

ACDA Leadership, Advocacy, College/University, Community Choirs, Elementary, High School, Jr. High/Middle School, Music in Worship, What they don't teach you in school

Why Music? The Importance of Music in America

by Brian Mitchell, President-Elect, WA-ACDA When I try to explain the importance of a choral experience, I find my mind fires off like a lightning storm, shooting around from thought to thought. It bounces from all of the amazing new brain research to the encouraging information coming from the National Endowment of the Arts on … Continue reading Why Music? The Importance of Music in America

Aging Voice, Music in Worship, Vocal Health, Warm Ups, What they don't teach you in school

Training for a Lifetime of singing!

Or, no one can avoid getting older, but everyone can prevent premature vocal aging by maintaining vocal and physical conditioning. April Brookins Duvic, Presenter - Vocal Music Program Director - Clark College Music Department Four years ago I presented a session entitled, "The Aging Voice – We've All Got One! (Or will someday, if we … Continue reading Training for a Lifetime of singing!

Children and Community Youth, College/University, Community Choirs, Elementary, High School, Jr. High/Middle School

#Anthem200

by Julie Parsons, WA-ACDA Youth & Student Activities Chair​This year marks the 200th anniversary of Francis Scott Key's penning of "The Star-Spangled Banner." On Friday, September 12, 2014, schools across the nation are asked to hold their own events to honor "The Star-Spangled Banner" and to share these efforts online. The Star-Spangled Music Foundation, American … Continue reading #Anthem200