2015 Middle School Honor Choir

psilvey1

Featuring Guest Conductor
Dr. Philip Silvey
Professor and Choral Director at Eastman School of Music

Who: Current 7th and 8th grade choir students.  Students must demonstrate fine musicianship and singing skills

Where: The Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge Street, Albany, NY

When: August 8 & 9, 2015

Tentative Schedule:
August 8, 2015:
12:00-1:00 PM Registration
1:00-5:00 PM Rehearsal
7:00-8:30 PM Rehearsal

August 9, 2015:
9:00-9:45 AM Rehearsal
10:00-10:45 AM Open Rehearsal
12:00 PM Middle School Honor Choir Concert

Students who are accepted into the Middle School Honor Choir are responsible for the participation fee ($125) and their lodging and meals for the weekend. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2015 EXTENDED
For questions or more information please contact Mary Clementi <nymiddleschoolhonorchoir@gmail.com>, NYACDA Middle School Honor Choir Chair

 

APPLICATION

PAYMENT

NY ACDA Honor Choir application fee

“New York Sings” Fall Conference 2014

Come, make music and get to know your NY colleagues!

2014 NY-ACDA FALL CONFERENCE

October 31, 2014 at 1:00 pm – November 1, 2014 at 4:30 pm
Skinner Hall at Vassar College
conference registration at Skinner Hall 

CLICK HERE FOR CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

– Restaurants in Poughkeepsie –       – Vassar Campus Map –
Parking available in south lot or on Raymond Ave.

Jeffrey Douma, Yale University
David Fryling, eVoco Voice Collective
Christine Howlett, Vassar College Choirs

College of St. Rose Madrigal Singers – Michael Lister, conductor
Highbridge Voices Chamber Choir – Mary Clementi, conductor
St. John the Baptist DHS Bel Canto Chorale – Jared Berry, conductor
Concordia College Choir – Jason Thoms, conductor

Information and Reading Sessions by Penelope Cruz, Craig Knapp, and Jason Thoms.

Conducting Master Classes for collegiate members/early-career colleagues and sessions on vocal and rehearsal techniques.

Conference Hotel rate of $89 at the Days Inn Poughkeepsie.
Reserve by phone by September 30 to receive the discounted rate.  
Call 845-454-1010 and mention NY-ACDA.  Book early!
http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/new-york/poughkeepsie/days-inn-poughkeepsie/hotel-overview

Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie, NY 12604

It’s Halloween Friday! You know you want to spend the day with choral people in professional development instead of hyped-up kids in costumes!

 

On-line registration is now closed, but is available on-site at Vassar College! 


Fall Conference Registration Payment



Spring 2014 Choral Cues

Choral Cues – Spring 2014 Released

The latest issue of the Choral Cues (Volume 42, Issue 2 – Spring 2014) has been released. View the full newsletter.

Inside Cues…

  • NY-ACDA in Conductor Exchange
  • The P.A.S.S.I.O.N.A.T.E. Choral Educator
  • Elementary and Middle School Honor Choirs information and application
  • NY-ACDA Conference Announcement
  • NY-ACDA Call for Proposals & Choirs
  • Past-President’s Reflection

spring14