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)