New York- ACDA Call for Proposals

Interest Session Google Form

The New York chapter of the American Choral Directors’ Association (ACDA) is pleased to announce a Call for Session Proposals for the upcoming Summer Conference, “Moving Forward, Singing Together,” held at Siena College from August 10-11.
 
ACDA members are invited to submit a proposal for a 50-minute workshop or demonstration highlighting specific methods, tools, resources, or projects designed to teach something or develop a set of skills.
 
The Program Committee chooses presentations based primarily on the abstract as submitted, so it is important to write an abstract that the Committee will understand and can evaluate fairly. We recognize that some topics will fall directly within the parameters of the conference theme, while in other cases, a creative connection will make a proposal powerful. While all topics are welcomed, submissions that intersect with the conference theme are preferred. The Rubric for Interest Session Acceptance can be found HERE.
 
It is understood that ACDA will not assume financial responsibility for registration, travel, food, or lodging for presenters or interest session/panel participants. Completing the online application implies that the clinician will obtain the necessary funds to travel and present at the conference if accepted.
 
Proposals are open to all ACDA members, with priority given to those from New York State.
 
Review of proposals will begin April 15.

Join Us for the 2023 Collegiate Conference!

October 27-28, Ithaca College
Conference Registration form: https://forms.gle/TziuC2ZWuZgxwx7x6
Paypal Link: paypal.me/ACDANewYork

Begins 6pm Friday, ends 5:30pm Saturday
Masterclass Materials Due October 1st, Application and Reference letter required

Masterclasses:

  • Conducting Gesture Masterclass: Dr. Eric Rubinstein, Nazareth University
  • Rehearsal Masterclass: Dr. Khyle Wooten, Ithaca College
  • Teaching Masterclass: Session on how to introduce a piece led by practicing K-12 and Community choral conductors and educators:
    • Liz Geisewite (Children’s Chorus)
    • Megan Field (Elementary Chorus)
    • Ernest Backus (Middle School Chorus)
    • Evan Powers (Middle School Chorus)
    • Kristin Zaryski (High School Chorus)
    • Dr. Baruch Whitehead (Community Chorus)

Professional Development Sessions:

  • Get off the Score with Choral Music (Dr. Jason Thompson)
  • Working with Community Choirs (Dr. Baruch Whitehead)
  • Teaching with Engagement (Jameelah Taylor)
  • Working with A Cappella Choirs (Evan Powers)
  • Advice from First Year Teachers (Jenna Stufkosky & T.J. Barnes)
  • Applying for the Job (Gina Costanza, Adam Shatraw, and Deepak Marwah)