Episodes
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Steve starts off with an entry of the Composer Challenge from Corbin Montenegro. In “Check in Out in the Choral Journal,” he highlights how to maintain our health through the “Sick Season.” He then interviews Dr. Jessica Nápoles, one of our two candidates for ACDA President-Elect. (Tune in to the December episode to hear an interview with the second candidate). We talk abouther leadership experience and what her future vision would be for ACDA. Our R&R Quick Pick comes from our World Music chairs and gives us a wonderful song from Namibia. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA – including registration for National Conference!!
Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/Website: https://acda.org
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal
Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at [email protected]
Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire
R&R Quick Pick: Ndji Raisa Ondundu,arr. by Elson V. Hindundu
National Conference Information: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conference
Robert Shaw Choral Award honoree: Dr.Charlene Archibeque
Moveable Do Podcast: MoveableDo.com
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This month, Steve gives a brief recap of the Idaho-ACDA Fall Conference. Then, he interviews Erin Plisco about the annual SA Composition Consortium. In “Check in Out in the Choral Journal,” Steve highlights the Advocacy and Collaborations articles and statement. He then interviews Dr. Edie Copley who is planning the National Conference in Dallas in March. We then turn to Children and Youth with our R&R Quick Pick and an interview with Joy Hirokawa, R&R Chair for Children and CommunityYouth. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA.
Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/
Website: https://acda.org
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalComposer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at [email protected]
Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire
R&R Quick Pick: AntiphonalHosanna by G. Alan Smith, arr. by Jack Schrader
National Conference Information: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conference
Robert Shaw Choral Award honoree: Dr.Charlene Archibeque
Advocacy and Collaboration: Website and Statement
Moveable Do Podcast: MoveableDo.com
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Episode #2 – September 2024
This month, Steve starts with “Check It Out in the Choral Journal” where he discusses the featured articles about composer William L Dawson. He visits with the foremost expert on Dawson, Mark Hugh Malone. Steve talks about the Composition/Conducting Challenge to improve upon the ACDA jingle. Next, we have an interview with composer Jake Runestad who talks about his Earth Symphony which will be performed at the National ACDA Conference in Dallas in 2025. We introduce a new segment, “R&R Quick Picks,” with a selection for a concert closer. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA.
Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/
Website: https://acda.org
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal
Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at [email protected]
Jake Runestad’s “Earth Symphony”: https://jakerunestad.com/earth-symphony
Interview with Jake Runestad on Moveable Do: https://tinyurl.com/3nu98x26
Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire
R&R Quick Pick: Revolting Children – from Matilda: The Musical
National Honor Choir Application Information: https://acda.org/conferences/honorchoirs
Student Master Class Application Information: Click here.
Evergreen Ensemble: https://evergreenensemble.com
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Episode #1 – August 2024
In this episode, Steve takes on a coast-to-coast review of summer institutes and symposiums: Washington, Iowa, and Pennsylvania. Then, he interviews Dr. Dustin Cates, the ACDA R&R Chair for Tenor/Bass Choirs about three music picks that he wants to recommend (see links below). Steve announces a new Composition/Conducting Challenge to improve upon the ACDA jingle. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA.Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/
Website: https://acda.org
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
R&R Picks for Tenor/Bass Choir: https://acda.org/r-r-quick-picks-tenor-bass-choirs-advancing-choirs
Ale, Alleluia – Bruce Tippette Old Fashioned Song (Don’t You Hate It?) – arr. Christopher Peterson These Things Shall Never Die – Brandon WilliamsComposer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at [email protected]
National Honor Choir Application Information: https://acda.org/conferences/honorchoirs
Robert Shaw Choral Award nominations: https://acda.org/about-us/awards-competitions/robert-shaw-award
Student Master Class Application Information: Clickhere.
Advocacy and Collaboration Blog Post and Statement: Click here.
Connecting Conductors, Composers, and Clinicians from Coast to Coast.
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Welcome to the ACDA Podcast - the home for all things ACDA! Join our new host, Dr. Steve Danielson, as we explore news from all regions of ACDA.
Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at [email protected] or [email protected].
Follow the podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:
Brock Prize for Professional Composers - https://acda.org/about-us/awards-competitions/brock-competition-for-professional-composers
Robert Shaw Award - https://acda.org/about-us/awards-competitions/robert-shaw-award
International Journal of Research in Choral Singing - https://choralnet.org/archives/acda-news/call-for-editorial-board-members-international-journal-of-research-in-choral-singing
