đď¸ November 2025 â Uplifting Voices and Honoring LegaciesThis month on the ACDA Podcast, Steve begins with a heartfelt reminder about the power of encouragementâhow a few kind words can make all the difference in a colleagueâs day. From there, we travel across the country and through choral history in another inspiring episode celebrating connection, creativity, and community.đ˝ Summer Institutes in Review: We hear from Joslyn Thomas, President of New York ACDA, who shares highlights from the stateâs Fall Collegiate Conference at Nazareth University.đľ Check It Out in the Choral Journal: Steve welcomes Micah Bland, author of The Life and Choral Works of Jester Hairston, to discuss the remarkable life and enduring music of one of Americaâs great choral composers and arrangers.đś R&R Quick Pick: From the National R&R Virtual Reading Sessions, Joy Hirokawa introduces Three Quotes by Mark Twain by Andrea Ramsey, performed by the Birmingham Boys Choir.đ˛ Guest Interview: Bill Campbell, President of Northwestern ACDA, joins Steve to preview the upcoming Northwest Regional Conference in Tacoma, Washington. With the theme Sing for a Change, the conference promises to inspire renewal and connection across the region.đ˘ Did You Know?: Steve celebrates ACDA members named 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award Semifinalists, shares conference travel discounts, and highlights new research exploring conductor health.â¤ď¸ Influence Story: Evan Lane of Tidwell Choir in Mississippi pays tribute to his mentor Brad White, whose guidance and passion helped shape his journey as an educator and conductor.đ§ Tune in on your favorite podcast platform, and join the conversation in the ACDA Podcast Listeners group on Facebook!đŹ Have a story or event to share? Email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org.ACDA website: https://acda.orgRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire/Virtual Reading Sessions: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-rr-virtual-reading-sessionsR&R Quick Pick: Three Quotes by Mark Twainby Andrea Ramsey;  https://sbmp.com/SR2.php?CatalogNumber=892YouTube video of Three Quotes by Mark Twain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEWJTPsd-_kChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalRegional Conference REGISTRATION: https://acda.org/region-conferencesChildren and Community Youth Retreat: https://acda.org/conferences/childrens-community-youth-choir-conductors-retreatRegional Conference Airline Discounts: https://acda.org/2026-acda-conference-travel-discountsMusculoskeletal Interference and Injury in ProfessionalConductors Research Request:https://choralnet.org/archives/acda-news/research-requests-call-for-participants
October 2025 â Play, Purpose, and Powerful LegaciesWeâre in the thick of the choral season, and Steve is right there with you! This month on the ACDA Podcast, we celebrate connection, creativity, and inspiration fromevery corner of the choral world.Steve starts with one last Summer Institute recap from right in his home state of Idaho and an open invitation to host your stateâs event next year.đś R&R Quick Pick: Ripple Effect by Sarah Quartel, a luminous piece featured in the National R&R Virtual Reading Sessions and introduced by Caron Daley.đŁ Guest Interview: Amanda Hanzlik, President of Eastern ACDA, previews the 2026 Eastern Regional Conference in Providence, RI. She shares the meaning behind this yearâstheme, Envision, and what attendees can expect from this inspiring gathering.đ Check It Out in the Choral Journal: Steve spotlights Saleel Adarkar Menonâs article âFrom Groans toGrins: A Play-Based Approach to Teaching Music Literacy.â Discover how gamification and play-based strategies can bring joy and engagement back into your music literacy instruction.đ˘ Did You Know? Find out how to join the Tenor-Bass Commission Consortium, renew your ACDA membership, and register for upcoming regional conferences and the Children & Community Youth Choir Retreat.â¤ď¸ Influence Story: Andrew Last of Luther College honors his mentor, the legendary Weston Noble, whose servant-leadership and inclusive vision continue to inspire generations of choral musicians.đ§ Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, and donât forget to join the ACDA Podcast Listeners group on Facebook to connect, share ideas, and celebrate our choral community.đŹ Got a story, event, or influence toshare? Email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.orgFollow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org Join or log in to your ACDA profile: https://acda.org/login  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire/Virtual Reading Sessions: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-rr-virtual-reading-sessionsR&R Quick Pick: Ripple Effect by Sarah Quartel;  https://www.jwpepper.com/ripple-effect-11407909/p?srsltid=AfmBOookCHEDACpNf-e4Fb3fhGuWCv9w45Fp7gHCLniFGhzowFHumczi YouTube video of Ripple Effect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cEM-S0XKmMChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalRegional Conference REGISTRATION: https://acda.org/region-conferencesChildren and Community Youth Retreat: https://acda.org/conferences/childrens-community-youth-choir-conductors-retreatTenor-Bass Commission Consortium: https://acda.org/repertoire/mens-ttbb-choirsÂ
September 2025 â New Beginnings, Global Connections, and Future VisionsSeptember means fresh starts, full choirs, and a new season of possibilities! This month, Steve brings us highlights from summer conferences around the country, including reports from UMKCâs Choral Conducting Symposium, the New Jersey ACDA Summer Conference, and the 27th Annual Voices United Conference in Virginia.We then look beyond our borders with Josh Habermann, ACDAâs Chair for International Activities, who shares insights into the International Conductors Exchange Program (ICEP) and its upcoming partnership with Portugal.đś Our R&R Quick Pick is Until Love is Spoken by Karen Marolli, recommended by Jennaya Robinsonâa powerful piece with a timely message.đŁ Steve also speaks with Derrick Fox, president of Midwest ACDA, about the upcoming Midwestern Regional Conference in Milwaukee and its theme, Reflections of Us.đ In Check It Out in the Choral Journal, Steve highlights Eric Rubinsteinâs article Rising Voices: Perspectives from Early-Career Choral Directors in Higher Education, featuring four inspiring young conductors.In Did You Know?, we cover reminders about membership renewal, details on regional conferences, virtual reading sessions, and a call for research proposals for the 2026 Symposium for Research in Choral Singing.We close with a heartfelt âInfluenceâ story from Athena Mertes, honoring the mentors who shaped her journey as a choral director.đ§ Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform, and donât forget to join the conversation in the ACDA Podcast Listeners group on Facebook.đŹ Got a story, event, or influence to share? Email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org.Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org Join or log in to your ACDA profile: https://acda.org/login  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgICEP Participants: https://choralnet.org/archives/acda-news/2026-international-conductors-exchange-program-participants-selected-partnership-with-portugalICEP Info: https://acda.org/resources/icepRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire/Virtual Reading Sessions: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-rr-virtual-reading-sessionsChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalR&R Quick Pick: Until Love is Spoken, byKaren Marolli;  https://www.ecspublishing.com/until-love-is-spoken.htmlList of State Events: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SALL8kh_EkKydSdxjJEl0f0kFchLTtJrpMAxaqCsij4/edit?gid=893148961#gid=893148961Regional Conference Info: https://acda.org/region-conferencesChildren and Community Youth Retreat: https://acda.org/conferences/childrens-community-youth-choir-conductors-retreatSymposium for Research in Choral Singing: https://acda.org/conferences/symposium-for-research-in-choral-singing
As summer winds down, the ACDA Podcast dives into new beginnings and lasting legacies. This month, Steve introduces a new member of the ACDA Podcast team and welcomes Dean Luethi, National R&R Chair for 4-Year College and University Choirs. Dean shares his vision, background, and what he's learned through his own podcasting work with ChoirFam.We also hear from Ethan Soledad, winner of the Raymond W. Brock Prize for Student Composition, and Alex Canovas, co-chair of the competition, who shares how young composers can submit their work. Ethan talks about his winning piece, his passion for choral writing, and the power of mentorship.Our R&R Quick Pick spotlights Oseh Shalom by Sarah Riskind, a tango-flavored setting for SATB, piano, and violin. In the Choral Journal, Steve highlights Project: Encore, a searchable catalog of post-premiere choral works. We also review recent summer events, from Schmidt Vocal Institute and Zephyr Point to MCDA Missouri and the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, and many more.In âDid You Know?â, Steve shares important reminders about membership renewal, regional conferences, virtual reading sessions, and a call for research proposals for the 2026 Symposium on Choral Research.The episode closes with a moving âInfluenceâ story from John Byun, honoring the late Joe Huszti, a legendary conductor who taught generations to bring music off the page and into the soul.Do you have astory, event, or musical influence youâd like to share? Email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org.Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org Join or log in to your ACDA profile: https://acda.org/login  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire/college-and-university-choirs-repertoireVirtual Reading Sessions: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-rr-virtual-reading-sessionsChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalR&R Quick Pick: Oseh Shalom, by SarahRiskind https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNyliu94K90List of State Events: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SALL8kh_EkKydSdxjJEl0f0kFchLTtJrpMAxaqCsij4/edit?gid=893148961#gid=893148961Regional Conference Info: https://acda.org/region-conferencesChildren and Community Youth Retreat: https://acda.org/conferences/childrens-community-youth-choir-conductors-retreatSymposium for Research in Choral Singing: https://acda.org/conferences/symposium-for-research-in-choral-singing
Itâs July, which means big transitions across ACDA! This month, Steve welcomes two new national leaders: Garrett Breeze, newly appointed National R&R Chair for Show Choirs, and Robert Natter, ACDAâs new National Treasurer. We get to know their backgrounds, their visions for their roles, and how they hope to serve our choral community.We highlight an insightful Choral Journal article from Gretchen Harrison that dives into the purpose and power of ACDAâs Repertoire & Resources networkâalong with fantastic rep discovery tools like the African Diaspora Music Project and the Institute for Composer Diversity. This monthâs R&R Quick Pick features Roger Emersonâs arrangement of Waving Through a Window from Dear Evan Hansen, recommended by Clinton Hardy and spotlighted with a clip from Steveâs 2022 interview with Roger.Plus, Steve previews over two dozen summer conferences and workshops happening across the countryâand even abroad. He also shares a touching âinfluenceâ story fromDeanna Joseph of Georgia State University. And, we officially mark one year of the ACDA Podcastâthank you for listening!Do you have a story, event, or musical influence youâd like to share? Email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org.Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org Join or log in to your ACDA profile: https://acda.org/login  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalR&R Quick Pick: Waving Through the Window, arr.Roger Emerson; https://www.jwpepper.com/Waving-Through-a-Window/10983947.itemList of State Events: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SALL8kh_EkKydSdxjJEl0f0kFchLTtJrpMAxaqCsij4/edit?gid=893148961#gid=893148961Moveable Do Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fC2wcrEu8Ybp3AKRoA0zpR&R Resources:¡   African Diaspora Music Project: https://www.africandiasporamusicproject.org¡   Song Helix: https://songhelix.com¡   MUZIKSEA: https://muziksea.com¡   Dozan World: https://dozanworld.com¡   African Composers Edition: https://african-composers-edition.co.za¡  Institute for Composer Diversity: https://www.composerdiversity.com¡  Rowan University DEI Music Sources: https://libguides.rowan.edu/DEIMusic
Episode #11 - June 2025This month, Steve explores the vital role of composers in the choral world. He highlights the growing support for composers within ACDA and shares valuable resources available on the ACDA website, including composition contests and online communities. The R&R Quick Pick features Jennifer Lucy Cookâs piece Time. Steve also takes us behind the mic of his sister podcast, Moveable Do, with special clips from past interviews with Saunder Choi, Jocelyn Hagen & Tim Takach, and Rosephanye Powell.We also hear from Sammy Strent, founder of the Collegiate Choral Composition Community, and get a special treatâtwo student compositions from Steveâs own choirs, including a surprisingly heartfelt piece inspired by Dad Jokes. In âDid You Know?â, Steve updates us on upcoming regional conferences, the Julius Herford Prize, and the Between the Staves initiative. The episode closes with an influence story from Kent Jue, conductor of the Ragazzi Boys Choir.Have a summer symposium or event to share? Let Steve know at acdapodcast@acda.org. And if you'd like to thank someone who influenced your musical journey, send in your story!Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ .Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgComposers Resource page: https://acda.org/composers Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: Time by Jennifer Lucy Cookhttps://www.jwpepper.com/time-11513832-8826/pMoveable Do Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fC2wcrEu8Ybp3AKRoA0zpJulius Herford Dissertation Prize: https://acda.org/about-us/awards-competitions/julius-herford-dissertation-prizeBetween the Staves: Choral Questions, Candid Answers -https://choralnet.org/archives/798712Collegiate Choral Composition Community (CCCC): https://www.choralcomposition.com/
Episode #10 â May 2025This month, Steve steps us through the May edition of the Choral Journal. He explains whatâs there and has in-depth interviews with several of the article authors. KarenGraffius talks about working with tone with middle school voices and then Kyra Stahr and McKenna Stenson call us all to action to promote women in the field of conducting. This monthâs R&R Quick pick comes from Moira Smiley, âHow Can I Cry?â And in âDo You Know?â Steve announces a couple of upcoming applications plus information about next yearâs regional conferences. He wraps up with a story of mentorship and influence from one of the conductors we saw perform in Dallas. Would you like a chance to tell the story of one of yourmusical influences and thank them? Write or record your story and submit it to acdapodcast@acda.org. Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ .Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: How Can I Cry? By MoiraSmiley https://moirasmiley.com/downloads/how-can-i-cry-wcello/Project: Encore - http://projectencore.org/public/home.phpInternational Conductors Exchange Program: https://acda.org/resources/icep Julius Herford Dissertation Prize: https://acda.org/about-us/awards-competitions/julius-herford-dissertation-prize
Episode #8 â March 2025To start out this month, Steve talks about an article that caught his attention in the Choral Journal. Then, he interviews Arreon Harley-Emerson, our ACDA Chair for National Diversity Initiatives about what we need to know about DEI policies. A special R&R Quick Pick includes one of Steveâs compositions. We get an interview with the ACDA Executive Director Robyn Hilger to get us excited about theNational Conference. Steve gives us a review of the conference app in preparation for next weekâs conference. We wrap up with some listener-submitted influence stories. Would you like a chance to tell the story of one of your musical influences and thank them? Write or record your story and submit it to acdapodcast@acda.org. Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ .Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:National Conference Information: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conferenceChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: I carried your oxygen, by SteveDanielson. https://youtu.be/azAezsSIyi8The Research & Publication National StandingCommittee: https://acda.org/resources/research-and-publications-committee Â
In âIt All Happens in Dallas,â Steve previews some of the exciting interest sessions that we can look forward to in March. Steve sits down with Director of Development Karen Klegelman and two of our conference sponsors,Stephen Carroll and Vincenzo DâAmore, host of the Daily Choirs Instagram page. The R&R Quick Pick highlightsThe Lantern in You byJocelyn Hagen. We get to listen in to an interview with conductorJoAnn Falletta who will be conducting VerdiâsRequiemin Dallas. After filling you in during the âDid You Know?â segment, Steve wraps up by telling us about one of his greatest musical influences. Would you like a chance to tell the story of one of your influences and thank them? Submit your story toacdapodcast@acda.org. And donât forget to register for Conference!!Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve atâ acdapodcast@acda.orgâ .Follow the podcast on Facebook:â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram:â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website:https://acda.org LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:National Conference Information:https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conferenceChoral Journal:https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalRepertoire and Resources page:https://acda.org/repertoireDaily Choirs:https://www.instagram.com/dailychoirs/Firebird Fine Arts Tours:https://firebird-tours.com/Claddagh Chamber Choir:https://claddaghchamberchoir.com/R&R Quick Pick:The Lantern in Your Heart,by Jocelyn Hagen.https://www.jwpepper.com/The+Lantern+of+Your+Heart/11514229.itemACDA Podcast interview with Jessica NĂĄpoles:https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/acda-podcast/episodes/Ep--4---November-2024-ft--Jessica-Npoles-e2qs2gu/a-abkhpnrNationalACDA interview with JoAnn Falletta:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0GTV3_GdJsACDA Career Website:https://acda.careerwebsite.com/The Research & Publication National StandingCommittee:https://acda.org/resources/research-and-publications-committee
Welcome to ACDA 2025! In âIt All Happens in Dallas,â Steve previews the two insight choir sessions that will be happening at the National Conference. The R&R Quick Pick highlights the New Canon Project, a commission through Rising Tide Music & Arts. After a reminder about our upcoming President-Elect elections, Steve takes a journey of influences. Who has been your greatest musical influence? What made them special? Would you like a chance to tell their story and thank them? Submit your story to acdapodcast@acda.org. And donât forget to register for Conference!! Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ . Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: National Conference Information: https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conference Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: New Canon Project: https://www.risingtidearts.org/ncp-collection 2024 National Call for Committee Members for the Education and Communication National Standing Committee: https://acda.org/resources/education
Episode #9 â April 2025For April, Steve starts out with a recap of his experience attending the National Conference in Dallas. Then, he sits down with Dr. Marshell Lombard to discuss the influence ofthe Drakensberg Boyâs Choir on diversity in South Africa. The R&R Quick pick this month is a stirring arrangement by Zanaida Robles of Lift EvâryVoice and Sing that you wonât want to miss. And in âDo You Know?â Steve announces a couple of upcoming applications for both conductors and composers. Interspersed through the episode, youâll hear stories of mentorship and influence presented by some of the conductors we saw perform in Dallas. Would you like a chance to tell the story of one of your musical influences and thank them? Write or record your story and submit it to acdapodcast@acda.org. Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ .Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:ACDA website: https://acda.orgChoral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journalRepertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: Lift Evâry Voice and Sing, arr.by Zanaida Robles. https://www.halleonard.com/product/139863/lift-evry-voice-and-singRaymond W. Brock Memorial Student Composition Competition:https://acda.org/about-us/awards-competitions/raymond-w-brock-competition-for-student-composersInternational Conductors Exchange Program: https://acda.org/resources/icep
Steve wraps up the year with a festive sendoff in the December ACDA Podcast! This month, he introduces a new segment, âIt All Happens in Dallas,â previewing the exciting events at the upcoming National Conference. In âCheck it Out in the Choral Journal,â he highlights the January issue, a must-read for conference details. The episode features an engaging interview with Vincent (Vic) Oakes, candidate for ACDA President-Elect (go back to the November episode to hear the interview with the other candidate). They discuss his career, leadership experience, and vision for ACDAâs future. The R&R Quick Pick shines a light on Music of Life by B.E. Boykin, a stunning piece for treble voices. Steve closes with essential updates in the âDid You Know?â segment, including registration deadlines for the National Conference. Donât miss this episode filled with inspiration and celebration to close out 2024! Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ . Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: National Conference Information (including Book Fair and Composer Fair): https://acda.org/archives/events/2025-national-conference Welcome to Dallas Performers:               Greater Dallas Choral Society for Children and Youth: https://www.dallaschoralsociety.org/               St. Johnâs Music Ministry: https://sjbcfamily.org/ministries/worship-and-arts/               Vocal Majority: https://www.vocalmajority.com/               Turtle Creek Chorale: https://www.turtlecreekchorale.com/  Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: Music is Life, by B.E. Boykin - https://www.jwpepper.com/Music-of-Life/11384778.item 2024 National Call for Committee Members for the Education and Communication National Standing Committee: https://acda.org/resources/education
Steve starts off with an entry of the Composer Challenge from Corbin Montenegro. In âCheck in Out in the Choral Journal,â he highlights how to maintain our health through the âSick Season.â He then interviews Dr. Jessica NĂĄpoles, 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 about her 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 âDid You Know?â section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA â including registration for National Conference!! Do you have news to share from your region? Email Steve at â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ . Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 â Follow us on Instagram: â 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 acdapodcast@acda.org 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
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 âCheck in Out in the Choral Journal,â 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 Community Youth. Lastly, in the âDid You Know?â 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 â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ . Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ â Website: https://acda.org  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org Repertoire and Resources page: https://acda.org/repertoire R&R Quick Pick: Antiphonal Hosanna 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
Episode #2 â September 2024 This month, Steve starts with âCheck It Out in the Choral Journalâ 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, âR&R Quick Picks,â with a selection for a concert closer. Lastly, in the âDid You Know?â 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 â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ . Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 â  Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ â  Website: https://acda.org   LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal  Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org Jake Runestadâs âEarth Symphonyâ: 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 â 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 Â
Episode #1 â 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 âDid You Know?â 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 â acdapodcast@acda.orgâ . Follow the podcast on Facebook: â https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562971310243 â Follow us on Instagram: â https://www.instagram.com/acdapodcast/ â 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 â Bruce Tippette Old Fashioned Song (Donât You Hate It?) â arr. Christopher Peterson These Things Shall Never Die â Brandon Williams Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org 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: Click here. Advocacy and Collaboration Blog Post and Statement: Click here. Connecting Conductors, Composers, and Clinicians from Coast to Coast.
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 sdanielson@acda.org or acdapodcast@acda.org. 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