Monday, June 3, 2013

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Dear KCDA Friends,

I promise not to inundate your inbox with constant emails after this week, but I want to make sure no one misses the opportunity to make this year’s summer convention, happening July 11-13 at the Ramada Convention Center in Topeka.

Today I want to briefly talk about the performing groups that will inspire us during the convention.  One of the convention highlights will be the Friday evening concert in Grace Episcopal Cathedral.  Pearl Shangkuan is the conductor for the Kansas All-State Women’s Choir, and they are sure to provide a wonderful performance.  In addition to that, one of our own Kansas legends, Cecil Riney, will be conducting the Singing Quaker Alumni Choir, and they will be joined by the Dove Award winning composer and pianist, Mark Hayes.

Another special treat will be our Thursday evening performance by Smorgaschorus, conducted by Matt Webber.  This newly formed barbershop chorus went to their first ever competition last year and won it, becoming the Central States Champions!

Finally, I’m very pleased that “This Generation” from Washburn Rural High School, conducted by Adam White, will be our demonstration choir for Tom Carter’s session on Choral Charisma on Friday morning.

It's going to be great!

REGISTER NOW, and I’ll see you in Topeka!


Dave Gardner, KCDA President

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