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WDACDA 2016 PASADENA February 24-27 How Can I Keep From Singing?
WDACDA
2016
PASADENA
AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS
February 24-27
ASSOCIATION
How Can I Keep
From Singing?
WESTERN DIVISION
CONFERENCE
How Can I Keep from Singing?
February 24-27
Pasadena, California
Pasadena Convention Center and
First United Methodist Church
Contents
6 Western Division President’s Message
6 Acknowledgments
8 ACDA in the Beginning
8 In Memoriam
9 National Executive Director’s Message
9 ACDA Advocacy Resolution
10 National & Division Conference Sites 1971-2017
10 Conference Honorees 1973-2016
Leadership
10 Western Division Past Presidents
11 Western Division Board & Conference Committee
12 National Board
12 Western Division State Boards
Schedules
17 Receptions & Parties
17 Reading Session Schedule
18 Interest Session & Roundtable Schedule
20 S.M.A.R.T. Talks: Seminars for Students
22 Registration Schedule
22 Exhibits Schedule
Conference Program
23 Conference Honoree
24 Featured Ensembles
33 Music in Worship
34 International Ensembles
37 Lifetime Achievement Recognition
41 Program: Wednesday, February 24
42 Program: Thursday, February 25
50 Program: Friday, February 26
56 Program: Saturday, February 27
63 Honor Choir Conductors
67 Interest Session Descriptions
73 International Choral Exchange Program
Advertisers, Exhibitors and Maps
74 Exhibitors
74 Program Advertisers
75 Convention Center map
77 Downtown Pasadena map
5
Message from Division President Anna Hamre
Do you remember the reason you got into this career? It probably
started with a favorite music teacher, or perhaps it was a special
concert, an honor choir, or a music camp. Someone or something
inspired you. In a sense, you didn’t choose music, it chose you.
Use this conference to rekindle those
magical fires of inspiration. Recall the
incredible experiences that brought you to
your career. Whether you work with an
award-winning choir, or teach in challenging
inner-city environs, or nurture a tiny ensemble
with the barest of resources, remember that
when we go to work, we get to sing! And
our singers turn over to us their most precious
possessions: their time, their voices, and their
passion. Is there anything greater?
Welcome to our 2016 Western Division
Conference. “How can I keep from singing?”
Anna Hamre, president
ACDA Western Division
Acknowledgments
Craig A. Gregory, ACDA
Leane L. DeFrancis, ACDA
Tony Mowrer, Editor
Joe Keith, Music Mart
David M. Scholz, Chico State
Dan Canalos, Soundwaves
Mark J. Morette, Mark Custom Recordings
Benjamin Salisbury, Steinway Pianos
Howie Rockwin, Photographer
Sindy Cruz-Schiller and Katherine Roemer,
Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tim Sun, Business Manager and Greg Norton, Music Minister,
First United Methodist Church Pasadena
Ed Svitak and Jeanette Casimiro, Hilton Hotel
Bobby Elsasser, Westin Hotel
Bernadette Galaviz, Sheraton Hotel
Emma and Victor Ocampo, HelmsBriscoe
Orange Community Master Chorale
Volunteers from First United Methodist Church Pasadena
ACDA Student Chapters from Fresno State, USC,
and CSU Fullerton
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7
ACDA in the Beginning
On February 4, 1959, thirty-five 1960 in Atlantic City, NJ. This
choral directors met in Kansas meeting was held in conjunction
City, MO, for the purpose of with the National Conference
establishing a national organi- of the Music Educators National
zation of choral music directors. Conference. Harry R. Wilson
The meeting, held in conjunc- and R. Wayne Hugoboom were
tion with the National Confer- responsible for the conference
ence of the Music Teachers program, which proved to be
National Association, produced very informative and success-
ACDA’s first constitution, bylaws ful. This early success and that
and the structural framework of subsequent conferences
that would allow the monumen- proved to be major factors in
tal growth of our organization. the early growth of ACDA.
While it was originally designat-
ed the American Choirmasters The initial activities of ACDA
Association, Elwood Keister included the structuring of
proposed that the organization geographic divisions paralleling
be named the American MENC’s regional designations.
Choral Directors Association. The first Western Division ACDA
meeting was a one-day confer-
The eighty-one officially ence at Rio Hondo College in
designated charter members Whittier, CA in October 1968.
launched what was to become Gene Simmonds was president
a significant and internationally- and Howard Swan, Jester
recognized choral organization. Hairston, Charles Hirt, and
Maurice Allard were guest
The following year, President speakers. Since that time, the
Archie Jones guided the activities Western Division has contributed
that focused on preparation for to the growth and influence of
the first national conference, ACDA in the choral art.
which was held on March 16-17,
In Memoriam
Germán Aguilár Joe McAlister
Randi Carp Wesley Reed
Sheldon Disrud Paul Salamunovich
Owen Goldsmith Rudolf Saltzer
Richard Hansen Dean Semple
Audrey Kamprath Larry Warden
Forrest Madewell
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Message from Executive Director Tim Sharp
Dear Choral Colleagues,
It is a pleasure to welcome you to the American Choral Directors
Association Western Division Conference, hosted by the city of
Pasadena. I am glad you are here as we consider our theme How
Can I Keep from Singing? and as we continue to live into our
mission of inspiring excellence in choral music education,
performance, composition, and advocacy.
This year we are excited about our entire schedule and program,
particularly as we honor John Alexander and his incredible legacy
of choral excellence. Our collective thank-you is extended to
Western Division President Anna Hamre, Program Chair Julie Dana,
and their program committee and volunteers, for their planning
and preparation leading to our 2016 Western Division Conference.
As we gather together in this Conference and hear beautiful
choral tone, experience wonderful blend and balance, observe
solid pedagogical skill and artistry, and learn
the very best of choral literature, it is my hope
you will be inspired to remember the very best
possibilities of our profession and once again
renew your commitment to the very best of
the choral art.
Thank you for joining us as we ask and
explore How Can We Keep from Singing?
Tim Sharp, executive director
American Choral Directors Association
ACDA Advocacy Resolution
Whereas the human spirit is elevated to a broader understanding
of itself through study and performance in the aesthetic arts; and
whereas serious cutbacks in funding and support have steadily
eroded state institutions and their programs throughout our country;
Be it resolved that all citizens of the United States actively voice
their affirmative and collective support for necessary funding at the
local, state and national levels of education and government to
ensure the survival of arts programs for this and future generations.
ACDA Members are encouraged to print the ACDA Advocacy
Resolution in all concert programs
9
ACDA National Conferences
1971 Kansas City, MO 1995 Washington, D.C.
1973 Kansas City, MO 1997 San Diego, CA
1975 St. Louis, MO 1999 Chicago, IL
1977 Dallas, TX 2001 San Antonio, TX
1979 Kansas City, MO 2003 New York, NY
1981 New Orleans, LA 2005 Los Angeles, CA
1983 Nashville, TN 2007 Miami, FL
1985 Salt Lake City, UT 2009 Oklahoma City, OK
1987 San Antonio, TX 2011 Chicago, IL
1989 Louisville, KY 2013 Dallas, TX
1991 Phoenix, AZ 2015 Salt Lake City, UT
1993 San Antonio, TX 2017 Minneapolis, MN
ACDA Western Conferences
1973 Coronado, CA 1996 Pasadena, CA
1976 Palo Alto, CA 1998 Reno, NV
1978 Tempe, AZ 2000 Los Angeles, CA
1980 San Diego, CA 2002 Honolulu, HI
1982 Pasadena, CA 2004 Las Vegas, NV
1984 Los Angeles, CA 2006 Salt Lake City, UT
1986 San José, CA 2008 Anaheim, CA
1988 Los Angeles, CA 2010 Tucson, AZ
1990 Fresno, CA 2012 Reno, NV
1992 Honolulu, HI 2014 Santa Barbara, CA
1994 Sacramento, CA 2016 Pasadena, CA
Western Division Conference Honorees
1992 Ralph Woodward, Sr. 2004 Albert McNeil
1994 David Thorsen 2006 Frank Pooler
1996 Charles Hirt 2008 Sr. Sharon Breden, CSJ
1998 Rodney Eichenberger 2010 William Hatcher
2000 Paul Salamunovich 2012 Dean Semple
2002 Jane Hardester 2014 Morten Lauridsen
Western Division Past Presidents
1971-73 Gene Simmonds 1993-95 Jo-Michael Scheibe
1973-75 Jane Hardester 1995-97 Mary Breden
1975-77 Ginger Covert Colla 1997-99 James O. Foxx
1977-79 David Thorsen 1999-2001 Thomas Davies
1979-81 Douglas McEwen 2001-03 Ron Kean
1981-83 Joseph Huszti 2003-05 Steve Hodson
1983-85 Linda Allen Anderson 2005-07 Elizabeth Kamerin
1985-87 Sr. Sharon Breden, CSJ 2007-09 Dean Semple
1987-89 William Hatcher 2009-11 Cheryl Anderson
1989-91 Sr. Sharon Breden, CSJ 2011-13 Kathryn Smith
1991-93 Gary Unruh 2013-15 Steve Hodson
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ACDA LEADERSHIP
Western Division
Conference Planning Committee and Board
President Anna Hamre
Past President/ Steve Hodson
Exhibits & Program Advertising/
International Conductors Exchange
Program Liaison
President-Elect Travis Rogers
Treasurer Barbara Hobbs
Repertoire & Standards Chairs
Boychoirs Jason Raetz
Children & Community Youth Choirs Herbert Washington
College & University Choirs Cory Evans
Community Choirs/Concert Chair Mike Short
Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives Cristian Grases
Jr. High/Middle School Choirs/ Laurel Farmer
Middle School Honor Choir Manager
Male Choirs Zach Halop
Music in Worship Nick Strimple
Senior High Choirs/ Ken Abrams
Interest Session Chair
Two-Year College Choirs/ Julie Dana
Program Chair
Vocal Jazz Greg Amerind
Women’s Choirs/ Jennifer Tibben
Reading Session Chair
Youth & Student Activities David Weiller
TACTUS Newsletter Editor Nina Gilbert
State Presidents
Arizona President/Roundtable Chair Elizabeth Schauer
California President/ Lou De la Rosa
Composer Chats Co-Chair
Hawai‘i President Miguel Felipe
Nevada President/Registration Kimberly Barclay Ritzer
Utah President Reed Criddle
Additional Conference Planning Committee
Webmaster, Communications Chair Bret Peppo
S.M.A.R.T. Talks Chair Cheryl Anderson
Hospitality Chair Lori Marie Rios
Honor Choir Chairs Polly and Burt Vasché
High School Honor Choir Manager Curtis Mannah
Treble Honor Choir Manager Peggy Spool
Composer Chats Co-Chair David V. Montoya
Liaison to Longgang Choir Karl Chang
Liaison to Jin Soo Kim Joungmin Sur
Liaison to Maranatha Christian Ron Kean
University Choir
11ACDA National Board
Executive Committee
President Mary Hopper
Vice President Karen Fulmer
Past President Jo-Michael Scheibe
President-Elect Tom Shelton
Chair, Past Presidents Council Hilary Apfelstadt
Treasurer Jo-Ann Miller
Executive Director Tim Sharp
Division Presidents
Central Division Gayle Walker
Eastern Division David Fryling
North Central Division Bob Demeree
Northwestern Division Patrick Ryan
Southern Division Alice Walker
Southwestern Division Mark Lawley
Western Division Anna Hamre
National Repertoire & Standards Chairs
National Chair Amy Blosser
Boychoirs Craig Denison
Children & Community Youth Choirs Cheryl Dupont
College & University Choirs Joey Martin
Community Choirs Kevin McBeth
Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives José Rivera
Junior High/Middle School Choirs Jennifer Alarcon
Male Choirs Christopher Kiver
Music in Worship Tom Vozzella
Senior High Choirs Daniel Bishop
Two-Year College Choirs Dianna Campbell
Vocal Jazz Greg Amerind
Women’s Choirs Iris Levine
Youth & Student Activities Amanda Quist
Industry Brad Matheson,
Harmony International
Hawai‘i State Board
Executive Board
President Miguel Felipe
President-Elect Alec Schumacker
Secretary John Alexander
Treasurer Wanda Gereben
Web Administration Michael Lippert
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Arizona State Board
Executive Board
President Elizabeth Schauer
Vice President/Past President Greg Hebert
President-Elect Ryan Holder
Secretary Sammy Brauer
Treasurer Joyce Bertilson
Antiphon Newsletter Editor Thomas Lerew
Antiphon Assistant Editor Erin Plisco
Hospitality Chair Sherie Kent
Membership Chair Sharon Hansen
Website Manager David Topping
Repertoire & Standards Chairs
Boychoirs Albert Lee
Children’s & Community Youth Choirs Aimee Stewart
College & University Choirs Ryan Holder
Community Choirs Luke Lusted
Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives Jason Thompson
Junior High/Middle School Choirs Melanie Openshaw
Male Choirs Michael Frongillo
Music in Worship Doug Benton
Senior High Choirs Joseph Johnston
Show Choirs Jordan Keith
Two-Year College Choirs Adam Stich
Women’s Choirs Marcela Molina
Youth & Student Activities Kenny Miller
Vocal Jazz Richard Hintze
13Nevada State Board
President Kimberly Barclay Ritzer
President-Elect Ryan Duff
Past President Barry Isbell
Treasurer David Sonnichsen
Secretary Marcia Gardner
Repertoire & Standards Chairs
Senior High Choirs Michael Polutnik
Junior High/Middle School Choirs Deborah Fleischer
Children & Community Youth Choirs Holly Steed
College & University Choirs Paul Torkelson
Community Choirs David Weiller
Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives Matt Ostlie
Male Choirs Jim Halvorson
Music in Worship Heather Scobie
Show Choirs Lesa Ramirez
Vocal Jazz Janet Tyler
Women’s Choirs Megan Franke
Youth & Student Activities Anne Stephen
Other Leaders
Membership Robert West
UNLV Student Chapter President Jordan Madagame
UNR Student Chapter President Megan Stackhouse
Website Manager Jason Reed
Utah State Board
Executive Board
President Reed Criddle
Past President Jean Applonie
President-Elect Camille Kingman
Treasurer Joan Steinmann
Repertoire & Standards Chairs
Children & Community Youth Choirs Leslie Walker
College & University Choirs Andrew Crane
Community Choirs Cory Mendenhall
Ethnic & Multicultural Perspectives Jessica Napoles
Junior High/Middle School Choirs Lori Hayward
Male Choirs Shea Bradshaw
Music in Worship Christopher Quinn
Senior High Choirs/UMEA Austin Thorpe
Show Choirs Rick Lunt
Vocal Jazz Emily Merrell
Women’s Choirs Cherilyn Worthen
Assistant State Conference Chair Tracy Warby
Social Media Justin Bills
14California State Board
Executive Board
President Lou De La Rosa
President-Elect Robert Istad
Vice President Lori Marie Rios
Executive Secretary Jan Lanterman
Bay Area Representative Jeffrey Benson
Central Representative Polly Vasché
Central Coast Representative Carolyn Teraoka-Brady
Far South Representative John Russell
Northern Representative Roger Emerson
Southern Representative Stacey Kikkawa
Repertoire & Standards Chairs
Children & Community Youth Choirs Peggy Spool
Choral Composition David Montoya
College & University Choirs Angel Vázquez-Ramos
Community Choirs Kristina Nakagawa
Ethnic &Multicultural Perspectives Daniel Afonso
Junior High/Middle School Choirs Molly Peters
Male Choirs Gavin Spencer
Music in Worship Christopher Gravis
Senior High Choirs Christopher Borges
Show Choirs William (Bill) Zinn
Two-Year College Choirs Arlie Langager
Vocal Jazz Ian Brekke
Women’s Choirs Jeffe Huls
Youth & Student Activities Christopher Peterson
Honor Choir Chair Tammi Alderman
Summer Conference Chair Genevieve Tep
Cantate Newsletter Editor Eliza Rubenstein
CMEA Liaison Willow Manspeaker
Webmaster Anthony Lien
PENINSULA WOMEN’S CHORUS
WINNERS OF THE AMERICAN PRIZE
IN CHORAL PERFORMANCE, 2015
COMMUNITY CHORUS DIVISION
PWC’s newest CD, Mostly Made in America, is an
homage to the musical heritage of America, giving voice
to celebration, uncertainty, the spirit of struggle, as well
as the tranquility and familiarity of the sounds of home.
Available at www.pwchorus.org
15SAN DIEGO
SUMMER
CHORAL
FESTIVAL
August 4–7, 2016
Dr. Patrick Walders, Artistic Director, with Distinguished Faculty Artists
Everything was great! Such a diversity of music and learning opportunities.
I grew as a musician. —Donna, SDSCF Participant
4–Day Choral Festival Tuition
Students: $175 Music Teachers $200 General $300
SDSCF.instantencore.com facebook.com/sdsummerchoralfestival
2nd annual
SDSCF CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
July 30–August 3, 2016
Three days of of intensive choral conducting study, focusing on gesture, re-
hearsal techniques, warmups, vocal pedagogy, programming, and choral liter-
ature for K-12, church, and community choirs. Conduct a daytime labchoir and
evening rehearsal choir made up of members of the San Diego Master Chorale.
REGISTRATION FEES
Conducting Fellows*: $300
*by audition only
Conductors: $200
Auditors: $100
Join the SDSCF & Conducting Workshop and
SPEND A WEEK IN SAN DIEGO.
16CONFERENCE SCHEDULES
Receptions & Parties
Thursday, February 25
5P Fresno State Reception
6P Westin Presidential Suite
10P University of Southern California Reception
12A Yard House, 300 E. Colorado Blvd.
Friday, February 26
4.30P San José State University Reception
6.30 El Cholo Cafe, 300 E. Colorado Blvd.
10P CSU-Long Beach Reception
Check Facebook page for details
Saturday, February 27
10P- California State University, Fullerton Alumni
12 Reception in honor of John Alexander,
Hilton Pasadena Room
10P- Biola University Conservatory of Music Reception
12A See “Biola University Chorale 1997-Present”
Facebook for details
Reading Session Schedule
Thursday, February 25
2.15 Simultaneous Reading Sessions 1
101 3.30P Music in Worship
106 Women’s Choirs
107 Ethnic/Multicultural Choirs
Friday, February 26
4 Simultaneous Reading Sessions 2
101 5.15P Vocal Jazz/Contemporary
106 Accessible SATB
107 Children/Boychoirs
Saturday, February 27
7.45 Simultaneous Reading Sessions 3
101 Male Choirs
106 9A Advanced SATB
107 Junior High/Middle School Choirs
17Interest Sessions and Roundtables
Wednesday, February 24
8-10P Special Interest Session 1
HBR A Cappella Night with m-pact
Thursday, February 25 P.67 < When
8.15 Simultaneous Interest Sessions 1 you see
this circle,
101- 9.30A • Interfaith/Intercultural programming: check this
102 Jewish Choral Music from the Sephardic page for
and Ashkenazi traditions, Noreen Green more info.
106 • Working with developmental choirs,
Angel M. Vázquez-Ramos
107 • Space and Spirit: A journey through polychoral
music, Johannes Geyer
204 • Choral arranging workshop: Crafting authentic,
accessible music for your choir, Nina Gilbert
211 • Music in the California Missions,
Harmony Murphy
Lunch Roundtables
Lunch carts available to purchase food on 1st floor
204 11a • Vocal Jazz, Greg Amerind
12.15 The American Choral Form
Using repertoire, resources, and outreach to place vocal jazz at
the American choral center stage
207 • Jr. High/Middle School, Molly Peters
La Ti Do Re-sing the Bar for Sight-Reading
Bring your questions and share your successes with sight-reading
techniques in the junior high/middle school classroom.
208 • High School, Ken Abrams
The Difference Between RUNNING and RUINING
Your Choral Program is Only One Letter
Come and find out what that ONE letter is. Bring your questions
and ideas about recruiting, parent organizations, fund-raising,
grading, planning tours,and dealing with administrators.
209 • Community Choirs, Richard Hintze
Sharing to Solve
Discussion, question & answer session of relevant topics related
to leading and directing the Community Choir. Possible topics
include recruiting tenors; the aging voice; development, promo-
tion and advertising; unusual programming, and collaborations.
18210 • Two-Year Colleges, John Tebay, Arlie Langager
Come learn about and share successful approaches
and ideas for two-year college choral programs.
211 • Youth/Student, David Weiller
Surviving and Thriving as a Music Educator
This session offers all university music students and ACDA student
leaders an opportunity to share their experiences and thoughts
as they prepare for a career in teaching.
215 • Women, Jennifer Tibben, Eliza Rubenstein, Leah Tarrant
What have you faced? How have you approached
it? Let’s share our collective wisdom.
Simultaneous Interest Sessions 2
101- 3.45 • Aesthetic Choices in Historical Tunings,
102 5P Donald Brinegar
106 • C-H-O-I-R: Circulate to Hear Others in Rotation,
Mark Henderson
107 • Takadimi Rhythm Syllables: Rhythmic literacy
in the choral rehearsal, Jeffe Huls
204 • CPU Bach: How conductors can effectively use
technology to have better rehearsals and performances,
Tobin Sparfeld
211 • Principles of Choral Leadership:
Knowing ourselves, impacting others,
Frank Eychaner
HBR • New Trend in China: Teachers choir promotes
music education, Chen Guanghui (Vice president,
Chinese Chorus Association) and Shenzhen
Longgang “Pure Voice” Female Teachers Choir
Friday, February 26
7.30 Breakfast Roundtable
106 8.45A Children & Youth Choirs, Herbert Washington
Children’s Choir Recipe: Create It and They Will Sing
Want more or better opportunities for your students to sing? Too
many obstacles to get an ensemble started or keep it going?
Bring your coffee and let’s discuss the ingredients need to make,
maintain and sustain a children’s choir.
199A Simultaneous Interest Sessions 3
101- 10.15 • From the Judge’s Chair: 10 quick fixes
102 for any choir, Elizabeth Schauer
106 • Here’s to Song: Artistry & Excellence from the
Beginning, Anne Tomlinson, Mandy Brigham,
Diana Landis
107 • Singing Therapy and Dalcroze in Russian
orphanages, Erica Glenn and Christa Saeger
204 • Korean Composers, Concepts and
Choral Methods, Jin Soo Kim
211 • Striking the Balance: Creating and Nurturing Positive
Relationships between Voice Teacher & Choral
Conductor, Miguel Ángel Felipe & Maya Hoover
HBR • Roomful of Teeth
HBR 1-2P Special Interest Session 2
Let the Music Speak: getting out of the way and
being a conduit for the music to speak of its own
essential nature, Conspirare and Craig Hella Johnson
Saturday, February 27
12.15 Simultaneous Interest Sessions 4
101- 1.30P • Latin Styles in Vocal Jazz, Christine Helferich Guter
102
106 • Thoughtful Repetition: Mathematics and Minimalism
in the Choral Music of David Lang, Caleb Nihira
107 • Maranatha Christian University Choir (Indonesia)
Agustinus Bambang Jusana
211 • Choosing your path wisely: Timely tips for new
music educators, Richard Hintze
FMC • VOCES8
S.M.A.R.T. Talks: Seminars in
Music, the Arts & Related Topics
For our student membership. General membership will
be seated after students have been admitted.
211
2.15
3.30P
Thursday, February 25
S.M.A.R.T. Talk 1 John Alexander
S.M.A.R.T.
20S.M.A.R.T. TALKS
SEMINARS ON MUSIC, THE ARTS AND RELATED TOPICS
Five eminent musicians, scholars and innovators explore impor-
tant issues, invest in the leaders of the future, and honor the es-
sential nature of our art. it will be informational and inspirational.
Channeling our passion: the WHO MAY SIGN UP?
Choral Conductor as Entrepreneur Students may sign up first and
John Alexander will be given priority
A Workshop w/Conspirare & HOW TO SIGN UP?
At the Registration Desk. There will
Discussion w/Conductor be a booth to sign up. First come/
Craig Hella Johnson First served. Students will receive a
S.M.A.R.T. wristband.
The Music, Word, Process,
Inspiration and Composition MAY OTHERS ATTEND?
Morten Lauridsen Subject to available seating, yes.
Students with wristbands will be given
priority.
The Dynamic Choral Rehearsal
Charlene Archibeque
RECEIVE CREDIT!
Receive Graduate credit through
A Global Perspective on CSU Fresno. Register online at the
Music, Change building Registration Booth. $75 for 1 credit.
Bridges, and Building Lives
André de Quadros MORE INFO
Cheryl Anderson
For more info on sessions and times, cranders@cabrillo.edu
see p.20 & 22 in the program book.
Look for this icon in the schedule > S.M.A.R.T.
ASE All Saints Episcopal Church
GR Civic Center Gold Room
HBR Hilton Ballroom
CIV Pasadena Civic Auditorium
EX Exhibit Area
FMC First United Methodist Church Pasadena
All Room numbers are located in the Pasadena Convention Center.
214 Friday, February 26
FMC 5.15P S.M.A.R.T. Talk 2 Morten Lauridsen
12.15 Saturday, February 27
HBR 1:30P S.M.A.R.T. Talk 3 Charlene Archibeque
HBR 3 S.M.A.R.T. Talk 4 André de Quadros
4.15P
Registration Schedule
212- Kimberly Barclay Ritzer, Registration Chair
214
Wednesday, February 24 2.00-9:30p
Thursday, February 25 7.45a-5:45p
Friday, February 26 7.15a-5.00p
Saturday, February 27 7.30a-12.00p
Exhibits Schedule
EX Steve Hodson, Exhibits Coordinator
Thursday, February 25 11a-6.15p
9.30-11.30p
Midnight Madness
Friday, February 26 8a-7p
Saturday, February 27 8a-1p (optional)
The Board and Staff
of Pacific Chorale
congratulate
Artistic Director
JOHN ALEXANDER,
2016 Conference Honoree
22CONFERENCE HONOREE
John Alexander
Artistic Director, Pacific Chorale
Artistic Director since 1972, John can music, noted for the strong
Alexander is one of America’s representation of American
most respected choral conduc- composers in his programming.
tors. His inspired leadership both He has conducted many pre-
on the podium and as an ad- mieres of works by composers
vocate for the advancement of such as Jake Heggie, Morten
the choral art has garnered na- Lauridsen, Eric Whitacre, Frank
tional and international admira- Ticheli, and James Hopkins.
tion and acclaim. Alexander’s Choruses prepared by John Al-
long and distinguished career exander have performed under
has encompassed conducting the world’s leading conductors,
hundreds of choral and orches- including Zubin Mehta, Pierre
tral performances nationally and Boulez, Seiji Ozawa, Michael
in 27 countries around the globe. Tilson Thomas, Leonard Slatkin,
Esa-Pekka Salonen, Gustavo
Recognized for his exceptional Dudamel, Lukas Foss, Max
talent in bringing the master- Rudolf, Carl St.Clair, Gerard
works to life, Alexander is also Schwarz, Marin Alsop, John
acclaimed as a strong propo- Mauceri, John Williams, and
nent of contemporary Ameri- Keith Lockhart.
23FEATURED ENSEMBLES
Pacific Chorale
Founded in 1968, Pacific Cho- and San Diego symphonies.
rale is internationally recognized John Alexander and the Cho-
for exceptional artistic expres- rale have toured extensively
sion. In addition to its commit- in Europe, South America and
ment to celebrating classical Asia.
choral music, works by modern-
day American composers are Conspirare
also presented. Additionally, Conspirare is a professional cho-
Pacific Chorale is known as ral organization under the lead-
being innovative in commission- ership of Craig Hella Johnson.
ing new works for chorus and Inspired by the power of music
symphony. to change lives, this ensemble
engages singers from around
Comprised of 140 professional the world who join voices to de-
and volunteer singers, Pacific liver world-class, extraordinary,
Chorale is the resident choir of live musical experiences and
the Segerstrom Center for the recordings. Their discography
Arts and boasts a long-standing includes twelve commercial al-
partnership with Pacific Sym- bums and twelve self-produced
phony. The Chorale has per- live albums. In 2015, Johnson
formed with the Los Angeles and Conspirare were awarded
Philharmonic in Disney Hall on a Grammy for Best Choral Per-
numerous occasions. Other formance for The Sacred Spirit
noted collaborations include of Russia. Based in Austin, Texas,
the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, they perform an annual con-
the Boston Symphony, the Na- cert series and tour in the United
tional Symphony, and the Long States and abroad. Conspirare
Beach, Pasadena, Riverside, also consists of Conspirare Sym-
24phonic Choir, boasting more who work together to inter-
than 100 volunteer voices, and pret the score … goes beyond
Conspirare Youth Choirs, an technical mastery into that
educational program for singers emotional depth and spiritual
ages 9-18. life of the music.” Of Johnson’s
performance of Beethoven’s
Craig Hella Johnson, Missa Solemnis, the San Antonio
Artistic Director, Express-News wrote: “Through
all the amazing ebbs and flows
Keynote Speaker of dynamics, the radiant bal-
Renowned as one of today’s ances, the seamless connection
most influential voices in choral of episodes, the theatrically as-
conducting, Craig Hella John- tute tempo relations, the unified
son brings unparalleled depth structural arc, the music shone
of knowledge, artistic sensitiv- forth with organic naturalness.
ity, and rich imagination to his Nothing sounded fussed over.
programs. As Grammy-winning Everything just sounded right.”
founder and Artistic Director of
Conspirare, Johnson assembles Johnson is also Music Director of
some of the finest singers in the the Cincinnati Vocal Arts En-
country to form a world-class, semble and conductor emeritus
award-winning ensemble com- of the Victoria Bach Festival.
mitted to creating dynamic He was Artistic Director of San
choral art. Beloved by audi- Francisco-based Chanticleer
ences, lauded by critics and (1998-1999) and has served
composers, and revered by as guest conductor with the
singers, Johnson is known for Austin Symphony, San Antonio
crafting musical journeys that Symphony, and many others in
create deep connections be- Texas, the U.S., and abroad. As
tween performers and listeners. the Director of Choral Activi-
The Wall Street Journal praised ties at the University of Texas at
his ability to “find the emotional Austin from 1990-2001, Johnson
essence other performers often led the graduate program in
miss,” and Fanfare wrote that choral conducting. He remains
“Craig Hella Johnson has as- an active educator, teaching
sembled and molded a first-rate nationally and internationally
choir to be respected as highly with professionals and students
as the best we have had.” at conferences and universities.
Distinguished composer John He is also a frequent speaker at
Corigliano wrote, “I believe regional and national confer-
that [Johnson] has understood ences of the American Choral
my music in a way that I have Directors Association. In Fall
never experienced before. He 2012, he became the first Artist
is a great musician who under- in Residence at the Texas State
stands everything about the University School of Music.
music he conducts.” Composer
and collaborator Robert Kyr ob-
served, “Craig’s attitude toward
creating a community of artists
25A composer and arranger,
Johnson works with G. Schirmer
Publishing on the Craig Hella
Johnson Choral Series, featuring
specially selected composers as
well as some of his original com-
positions and arrangements.
His works are also published by
Alliance Music Publications. A
unique aspect of Johnson’s pro-
gramming is his signature “col-
lage” style: through-composed
programs that marry music and
poetry to blend sacred and
secular, classical and contem-
porary, classical and popular
styles. In 2006 he was engaged
to create a special peace-
themed collage program for
the North Central ACDA con-
vention, and in 2007 by the St.
Olaf Choir to create and con-
duct a collage program during
a 5-week residency. cess, and he is only the second
classical musician to receive
Johnson has been honored with the honor in its eleven-year his-
numerous awards, including tory. Johnson was awarded the
2008 induction into the Austin 2015 Best Choral Performance
Arts Hall of Fame, Chorus Amer- Grammy for conducting Con-
ica’s 2009 Louis Botto Award for spirare on the CD The Sacred
Innovative Action and Entrepre- Spirit of Russia (Harmonia Mundi
neurial Zeal, and the 2011 Cita- label). In June 2015 Johnson
tion of Merit from professional received The Michael Korn
music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon, Founders Award for Develop-
the organization’s highest honor ment of the Professional Choral
for a non-member. In 2012 he Art, Chorus America’s lifetime
was an invited speaker for TEDx- achievement award.
Austin. He was one of seven
panelists for the Fetzer Institute A Minnesota native, Johnson
and Eranos Foundation’s “Love studied at St. Olaf College, The
and the Musical Arts” gather- Juilliard School, and the Uni-
ing in Switzerland in 2011. In versity of Illinois and earned his
April 2013 Johnson was desig- doctorate at Yale University. As
nated the official Texas State the recipient of a National Arts
Musician for 2013 by the Texas Fellowship, Johnson studied with
Legislature. The designation was Helmuth Rilling at the Interna-
recommended by the Texas tional Bach Academy in Stutt-
Commission on the Arts after a gart, Germany. He has been a
competitive nomination pro- Texas resident since 1990.
26FEATURED ENSEMBLES
Roomful of Teeth
Roomful of Teeth is a Grammy- documentary film that explores
winning vocal project dedi- water, land and survival in the
cated to mining the expressive Colorado River Basin (featuring
potential of the human voice. former Kronos Quartet cel-
Through study with masters list Jeffrey Zeigler and Wilco’s
from singing traditions the world Glenn Kotche); collaborations
over, the eight-voice ensemble with NOW Ensemble, Kanye
continually expands its vocabu- West and the American Con-
lary of singing techniques and, temporary Music Ensemble
through an ongoing commis- (ACME); performances with the
sioning process, forges a new Seattle Symphony featuring Lu-
repertoire without borders. ciano Berio’s Sinfonia, appear-
ances at new music festivals
Founded in 2009 by Brad Wells, in the U.S., Mexico and Van-
the group gathers annually at couver; and partnerships with
the Massachusetts Museum over a dozen higher education
of Contemporary Art (MASS institutions across the country.
MoCA) in North Adams, Massa-
chusetts, where they’ve studied Lead sponsorship for Roomful
Tuvan throat singing, yodeling, of Teeth’s 2015-2016 season is
belting, Inuit throat singing, generously provided by Sharon
Korean P’ansori, Georgian sing- Banker, the Lenore S. & Bernard
ing, Sardinian cantu a tenore, A. Greenberg Fund, The Aaron
Hindustani music and Persian Copland Fund for Music and
classical singing with some of New Music USA. Additional sup-
the world’s top performers and port provided by Herb Allen,
teachers. Commissioned com- Katie Schmidt, Virginia Philhow-
posers include Rinde Eckert, er, Pacific Harmony Foundation,
Caleb Burhans, Merrill Garbus the Amphion Foundation and
(of tUnE-yArDs), William Brittelle, the Cheswatyr Foundation.
Anna Clyne, Fred Hersch, Sarah
Kirkland Snider, Michael Harri- “It all feels so easy, looks
son, and Ted Hearne. so casual. But it sounds
Projects in 2015-2016 include unlike anything.”
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27FEATURED ENSEMBLES
VOCES8
The British vocal ensemble Centre, and Utrecht’s Early
VOCES8 is now established as Music Festival. They will under-
one of the most versatile and take a major USA tour includ-
best-loved singing groups. ing performances at 6 of the 7
Touring extensively throughout ACDA Regional Conventions,
Europe, North America and and tour Korea including giving
Asia, the ensemble performs a the opening concert at the
repertory from Renaissance po- Busan Choral Festival and Com-
lyphony to contemporary com- petition. Performing Residencies
missions and arrangements. in the season include Houston,
the St. Andrew’s Voices Festival,
In recent seasons VOCES8 has Cambridge Early Music Festival,
performed at venues such as St Magnus International Festi-
the Wigmore Hall, Royal Festival val, and chor.com in Germany.
Hall, Cité de la Musique Paris, VOCES8 make return visits this
Tokyo Opera City, National season to Bozar Brussels, La Folle
Concert Hall Taipei, National Journée Nantes and Festival O/
Centre for the Performing Arts Modernt Stockholm.
Beijing, Shanghai Concert Artistic collaborations have
Hall, Tel Aviv Opera House and included the Philharmonia
Mariinsky Theatre Concert Hall. Orchestra, London Philharmonic
Highlights of the 2015-16 season Orchestra, period ensemble
include performances at the Les Inventions, violinist Hugo
Vienna Konzerthaus, Bridgewa- Ticciati and cellist Matthew
ter Hall Manchester, London’s Sharp. In this season the en-
Royal Albert Hall and Barbican semble will work with the Royal
28Philharmonic Orchestra and lease of the music of Ola Gjeilo
John Rutter, Christina Pluhar will include performances from
and L’Arpeggiata, and pianists the group. At the start of this
Jonathan Dove and Ola Gjeilo. season Signum Classics will re-
The group enjoys working with lease a recording of Benedetto
composers and is delighted to Marcello’s Psalm settings sung
welcome Ola Gjeilo as Com- by the group accompanied
poser in Residence this season, by Les Inventions. In 2013, the
alongside Jim Clements as prin- ensemble was nominated for
cipal music arranger. seven CARA Awards, winning
VOCES8 has previously pre- in the categories for Best Clas-
miered commissions from Ola sical Album and Best Classical
Gjeilo, Roxanna Panufnik, Alex- Song. VOCES8 is an Ambassa-
ander Levine, Alec Roth, Ben dor for Edition Peters with whom
Parry, and Thomas Hewitt Jones. it publishes arrangements and
This season Philip Stopford will educational material, including
join that list. the VOCES8 Songbook and the
VOCES8 Method.
“The singing of As the flagship ensemble of the
VOCES8 is charitable music foundation
Voces Cantabiles Music (VCM),
impeccable in its VOCES8 has an enviable repu-
quality of tone tation for its education work.
and balance. The ensemble leads an innova-
They bring a new tive series of music education
workshops reaching 20K people
dimension to the annually around the world with
word ‘ensemble’ the aim of inspiring creativity
with meticulous and excellence through music.
timing and tuning.” The innovative education work
of VCM has received praise
from UNESCO and since 2005
Gramophone has raised £1 million towards
Magazine music education in the UK.
In 2013 VCM established the
Gresham Centre, a vocal Cen-
tre for Excellence at Sir Christo-
With an ongoing programme pher Wren’s beautiful St. Anne &
of recordings and live broad- St. Agnes Church in the City of
casts, VOCES8 is heard regularly London, in partnership with the
on international television and Diocese of London. This season
radio, including MPR, the BBC VOCES8 continues as resident
and ClassicFM. VOCES8 is a ensemble at Bedford School,
Decca Classics Artist with whom Ardingly College, Bradfield
two albums, Eventide and Lux, College and The Grey Coat
have been at the top of the Hospital. It also leads the Milton
Classical charts on their release. Abbey Summer School.
In 2016 a Decca Classics re-
29FEATURED ENSEMBLES
m-pact
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hattan Transfer, the
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regardless of style or genre. soul of Motown, and
Their sophisticated sound and the brass bite of the
accessible appeal have gar- Harry Connick Jr. Big
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LA Music Awards), an Indie
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has performed with pop super- are also frequently selected for
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Natasha Bedingfield, and Ray “best-of” collections.
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well as with jazz legends Nata- As m-pact approaches their
lie Cole, Bobby McFerrin, the 20th year, they continue to
Woody Herman Orchestra, the break new ground with excit-
Maynard Ferguson Big Band, ing recording projects, new
and many others. Over the music videos, and inspiring live
last 2 decades, their signature performances. In 2014, m-
sound has been used in TV pact joined forces with New
themes and animated Disney York a cappella powerhouse
feature films, and is enjoyed on Duwende to produce “I Wish
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Around the globe, audiences Wonder and Michael Jackson,
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ears of all ages come expect- acts of the year, and the buzz
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produced by this “Cirque du a cappella luminaries) left no
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MUSIC IN WORSHIP
Canterbury Choir & Coventry Choir, All Saints Church
Canterbury Choir and Coventry Thousand.” The All Saints choirs
Choir are the two adult choirs, were the only church-based
totaling more than 100 audi- ensembles joining community
tioned volunteers at All Saints and professional choruses for
Church, Pasadena. The choirs this once-in-a-lifetime event.
have been under the direction The choirs’ CD Transformation,
of James Walker since 1991. music of All Saints composer-
The choirs’ repertoires span the in-residence Bill Cunliffe, was
spectrum of choral music, from released nationally in 2008.
gospel, jazz and world music to
traditional full-scale orchestral/ A nationally-recognized con-
choral works. ductor and concert organist,
James Walker entertains and
In addition to tours on both enlightens audiences through-
coasts, the choirs perform for out the United States, and his
local and national meetings of solo recitals are broadcast on
the American Choral Directors National Public Radio. Winner of
Association, the Association the prestigious Mader National
of Anglican Musicians and the Organ-Playing Competition in
American Guild of Organists. 1986, he is a featured soloist at
Performances with the Los Bach festivals and regional and
Angeles Philharmonic include national music conventions.
2005 and 2006 holiday concerts
at Walt Disney Concert Hall. In addition to solo and chamber
In 2012, LA Phil Music Direc- music recitals, James maintains
tor Gustavo Dudamel invited an active teaching schedule as
the combined choirs to per- well as guest accompanist and
form Mahler’s “Symphony of a guest conductor appearances
33for special events and consulting Organ at Occidental College in
in church music. Los Angeles from 1981 to 2004.
He was Artistic Director of the
Walker continues as Director of Los Angeles Bach Festival 2014.
Music and Organist-Choirmaster Walker holds both undergradu-
at All Saints Episcopal Church, ate and Master of Music de-
Pasadena since 1991. He con- grees from the University of
ducts two 55-voice adult choirs Southern California School of
and administers and produces Music. He studied organ with
an ambitious, varied program of Marcia Hannah Farmer, Ladd
church literature, ranging from Thomas and Cherry Rhodes.
gospel, jazz and world music to His conducting coaches have
traditional full-scale orchestral/ been Thomas Somerville, Leo
choral works. The choirs also Nestor, James Vail, William
premiere works by outstanding Schaefer, and with Helmuth Rill-
Los Angeles-based composers. ing as a masterclass conductor
Previously, James was Col- at the Oregon Bach Festival.
lege Organist and Instructor of
INTERNATIONAL ENSEMBLES
Longgang “Pure Voice” Female Teachers Choir was founded
in May of 2004, bringing together the talent of choral music teach-
ers from the Longgang district of Shenzhen. The Teachers Choir
was praised as the national excellent choir by the Chinese Chorus
Association and as the advanced group by the
Shenzhen Municipal Government. Repertoire of the
choir includes all genres from Western and Eastern
styles. They specialize in their own arrangements of
traditional Chinese music.
Zhou Yali founded the Shenzhen Longgang Fe-
male Teachers “Pure Voice” Choir in 2004 and
has been their conductor since its founding. She
is a member of Chinese Musician Association, the
34Chinese Chorus Association, a champions of Kopertis Jawa
member of the executive coun- Barat Choir Competition in 2012
cil of the Guangdong Chorus and 2013. In 2010, they were the
Association, and vice Presi- Grand Champion of the 47th In-
dent of the Shenzhen Chorus ternationaler Chorwettbewerb,
Society. She recently won the Spittal an der Drau, Austria.
title of National Senior second-
ary school music teacher. She Agustinus Bambang Jusana
was honored as the “Excellent Conductor of the Maranatha
Conductor” at the 12th China Christian University Choir since
Choral Festival. 2001, Agustinus Bambang Ju-
sana is also a guest conductor
Maranatha Christian and coach for several choirs
University Choir (MCUC) was in Indonesia. He is a popular
established on October 30th arranger of traditional Indone-
1983 and consists of Maranatha sian songs for choir competi-
Christian University’s students tions. He has sung, and studied
and alumni who share the hob- with, Ir. Avip Priatna as well as
by of singing. The choir is con- Rob Vermeulen. Mr. Jusana has
ducted by Agustinus Bambang been active as a conductor for
Jusana. In order to strengthen nearly two decades and has
its quality, MCUC performs in conducted several choirs, in-
many concerts and partici- cluding Perbanas Institute Choir
pates in regional, national, and in Jakarta, the Lampung Univer-
international choir competi- sity Choir, the Allegra Children
tions. They are known as one and Youth Choir, and the Hati
of the best choirs in Indonesia. Suci Children and Youth Choir.
The choir took first place at the Under his direction, his choirs
10th Miltenberg Internationaler have won prestigious prizes in
Chorwettbewerb, Miltenberg, national and international choir
Germany in 2014 and were competitions.
3536
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT RECOGNITION
Emma Lou Diemer
Emma Lou Diemer was born in taught composition and theory
Kansas City, Missouri, on No- from 1965 to 1970. In 1971 she
vember 24, 1927. Emma Lou moved from the East Coast to
played the piano and com- teach composition and theory
posed at a very early age and at the University of California,
became organist in her church Santa Barbara. At UCSB she
at age 13. Her great interest in was instrumental in founding
composing music continued the electronic/computer music
through College High School program. In 1991 she became
in Warrensburg, MO, and she Professor Emerita at UCSB.
majored in composition at the
Yale Music School (BM, 1949; Through the years she has fulfilled
MM, 1950) and at the Eastman many commissions (orchestral,
School of Music (Ph.D, 1960). chamber ensemble, keyboard,
She studied in Brussels on a Ful- choral, vocal) from schools,
bright Scholarship and spent two churches, and professional
summers of composition study at organizations. Most of her works
the Berkshire Music Center. are published. She has received
awards from Yale University, The
She taught in several colleges Eastman School of Music, the
and was organist at several National Endowment for the
churches in the Kansas City Arts, Mu Phi Epsilon, the Kennedy
area during the 1950s. From Center Friedheim Awards, the
1959-61 she was composer-in- American Guild of Organists, the
residence in the Arlington, VA American Society of Composers,
schools under the Ford Founda- Authors, and Publishers/ASCAP,
tion Young Composers Project, the Santa Barbara Symphony,
and composed many choral the University of Central Missouri,
and instrumental works for the and many others.
schools, a number of which
are still in publication. She was She is an active keyboard
consultant for the MENC Con- performer (piano, organ, harp-
temporary Music Project before sichord, synthesizer), and in the
joining the faculty of the Uni- last few years has given concerts
versity of Maryland where she of her own music at Washington
37National Cathedral, St. Mary’s Krips, who later championed
Cathedral and Grace Cathe- the composer’s symphonies as
dral in San Francisco, Cathedral conductor of the San Francisco
of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Symphony. He was guest of
Angeles, and elsewhere. honor at the 1990 Tchaikovsky
Kirke Mechem
Kirke Mechem is a prolific com-
poser with a catalogue of over
250 works. He enjoys an inter-
national presence, as ASCAP
recently registered concert
performances of his music in
42 countries. Born and raised
in Kansas and educated at
Stanford and Harvard Universi-
ties, Mechem conducted and
taught at Stanford, and served
as composer-in-residence for
several years at the University
of San Francisco. Mechem
also lived in Europe, spending
three years in Vienna where he
came to the attention of Josef
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38Competition in Moscow and
DIABLO VALLEY COLLEGE
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was invited back for an all-
Mechem symphonic concert
by the USSR Radio-Television DiViCi
Orchestra in 1991. 2015
He has been honored and rec-
ognized for his contributions by
the United Nations; the National
Endowment for the Arts; the
National Gallery; the American
Choral Directors Association;
and Music Educators National
Conference; and was present-
ed with a lifetime achievement
The Music Department is dedicated
award by the National Opera to providing quality music instruction
Association. for students preparing to transfer as
music majors to four-year institutions,
Mechem’s compositions cover students interested in pursuing a
career in commercial music and the
almost every genre, but vocal recording arts, and students from the
music is the core of his work. community interested in lifelong
His three-act opera, Tartuffe, learning opportunities.
has been performed nearly
400 times in six countries. His Our curriculum is designed to provide
a balanced education in the many
extensive choral works have facets of the musical experience,
garnered him the title of “dean and to develop each student’s musi-
of American choral compos- cal and intellectual potential to the
ers.” The premiere of Mechem’s highest level of his or her capability.
large-scale dramatic opera
based on American abolitionist ENSEMBLES INCLUDE
John Brown was commissioned Concert Chorale - Chamber Singers
Vocal Jazz Ensemble 1 & 2
to celebrate Lyric Opera Kansas DiViCi (a capella pop ensmble)
City’s 50th anniversary. Songs Musical Theater/Opera Workshop
of the Slave—a suite for bass- Choral scholarships available
baritone, soprano, chorus and Many solo opportunities
orchestra from the opera John Annual choir tours
Brown—has been performed DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
over 80 times. His comic opera, Associates in Music - Associates in
The Rivals (an American update Music Transfer - Music Industry Studies
of Sheridan’s classic play, The CHORAL/VOICE FACULTY
Rivals), was premiered in 2011 Elizabeth Emigh, soprano
Ben Flint, vocal jazz
by Skylight Opera in Milwaukee. Joyce Pricco, mezzo, popular voice
Mechem is currently complet- Victoria Rapanan, mezzo
ing an opera based on Jane Mark Roberts, concert chorale
Chris Vettel, tenor, musical theater
Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
FOR MORE INFO
For all division info: Bret Peppo, director of choral activities
bpeppo@dvc.edu, (925) 969-2699
acdawestern.org dvcmusic.net/choirs
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40WEDNESDAY
ACDA Western Division
How Can I Keep from Singing?
Wednesday, February 24
212- 2 Registration Open
214* 9.30P
GR* 3-5P Honor Choir Registration
HL* 7P Honor Choir Rehearsals Begin
9.30
Concert Session 1
ASE* 7.30 Evensong
8.30P Weicheng Zhao, organist
Nick Strimple, presiding
Canterbury Choir & Coventry Choir P.33 < When
you see
All Saints Church, Pasadena this circle,
James Walker, organist/choirmaster check this
page for
more info.
HBR* 8-10P Special Interest Session
A Cappella Night with m-pact
Greg Amerind, presiding
*ASE All Saints Episcopal Church
GR Civic Center Gold Room
HBR Hilton Ballroom
CIV Pasadena Civic Auditorium
EX Exhibit Area
FMC First United Methodist Church Pasadena
All Room numbers are located in the Pasadena Convention Center.
41Thursday, February 25
212- 7.45A Registration Open
214 5.45P
GR 9A Honor Choir Rehearsals < When
HL 12P you see
P.67 this circle,
check this
8.15 Simultaneous Interest Session 1 page for
more info.
101 9.30A Interfaith/Intercultural programming:
Jewish Choral Music from the Sephardic and
Ashkenazi traditions. Noreen Green
Nick Strimple, presiding
106 Working with Developmental Choirs
Angel Vázquez-Ramos, CSU Bakersfield
Travis Rogers, presiding
107 Space and Spirit: A Journey through
Polychoral Music, Johannes Geyer, Munich, Germany
Christa Dean, presiding
204 Arranging Workshop: Crafting authentic,
accessible music for your choir
Nina Gilbert, The Webb Schools
Cristian Grases, presiding
211 Music in the California Missions
Harmony Murphy, Darton State College,
Erica Glenn, presiding
107 9.45 Showcase Performances 1
10.15A Ron Kean, Karl Chang, presiding
Redwood High School Chamber Singers
Melchor P. Carrillo, director
Laudate Dominum Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Deux Choeurs, Op. 68 Camille Saint-Saëns
1. Calme des nuits
2. Les fleurs et les arbres
Ave Maria Igor Stravinsky
Indodana arr. Raif Schmitt & Michael Barrett
Santa Barbara Music Publishing SBMP 1177
Kaisa-isa Niyan Nilo Alcalá
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