Episode #2 – September 2024 

This month, Steve starts with “Check It Out in the Choral Journal” 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, “R&R Quick Picks,” with a selection for a concert closer. Lastly, in the “Did You Know?” section of the show, we get an update on the goings-on of ACDA. 

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LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: 

Choral Journal: https://acda.org/publications/choral-journal  

Composer/Conductor Challenge: email Steve at acdapodcast@acda.org 

Jake Runestad’s “Earth Symphony”: 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 – 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