KCDA member Ken Forsyth will be turning 75 on September 9th. In honor of this milestone, Ken's daughter Deana has invited all of Ken's colleagues to participate in a surprise card shower. Those interested should send a birthday card (with a fond memory, if possible) to the following address to add to the celebration:
Ken Forsyth
1407 Cherry
Winfield, KS 67156
If you have any questions, please contact Deana Mason at ddjra@att.net or 816.453.1550.
Hope you're all having a fantastic start to your year!
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Condolences
Please keep KCDA board member Amy Brown in your thoughts and prayers following the loss of her mother, Nancy Smith. Nancy passed away following a tragic car accident on August 13. The family requests that donations be made in her honor to Lutheran Church Charities - LCC K9 Comfort Dog Fund (www.LutheranChurchCharities.org).
We love you, Amy!
We love you, Amy!
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Sympathy
KCDA,
See the following message from Anne Meeker. Please keep the Ollenberger family in your thoughts and prayers following the loss of Texanna's granddaughter, Anna.
Tiffani
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There are no words that are adequate to comfort the broken hearted. However, we still try our best to "show up" and support those we love.
Texanna, Jamie and Jay could use your love and prayers. "Show up" for this precious family in the way that feels best and most appropriate for you. Texanna's email address is tollenb@pixius.net, if you would like to send a message to Texanna and her family.
Her mailing address is: 27430 Woodland Rd, Paola, KS 66071.
And when we know about services for Anna, we will let you know that information as well.
Let's not forget the weeks and months to come. You might want to go ahead and address cards or notes for October, December, March....and stick them in your calendar to send.
All best to you all,
Anne Meeker
Anne Meeker
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
ChorTeach Summer Issue
The summer issue of ChorTeach is now available online for ACDA members. To view, click here: ChorTeach
Included in this issue:
Creating an Inclusive and Safe Choir Room by Christopher Larson (South Dakota)
Sing Out Loud: Empowering Women's Choirs by Lindsay S. Pope (Massachusetts)
Recruiting Boys into Choirs - Techniques that Work by Jonathan Krinke (Missouri)
Battling the October Blues: Stimulus Variation in Rehearsals by Erin Colwitz (Alabama)
Stuck in the Middle - Finding Multicultural Repertoire for Middle School Choirs by Kurt McKee (Oregon)
Included in this issue:
Creating an Inclusive and Safe Choir Room by Christopher Larson (South Dakota)
Sing Out Loud: Empowering Women's Choirs by Lindsay S. Pope (Massachusetts)
Recruiting Boys into Choirs - Techniques that Work by Jonathan Krinke (Missouri)
Battling the October Blues: Stimulus Variation in Rehearsals by Erin Colwitz (Alabama)
Stuck in the Middle - Finding Multicultural Repertoire for Middle School Choirs by Kurt McKee (Oregon)
Special thanks to our own Dr. Terry Barham for his work as editor!
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
Accompanist Openings
F.L. Schlagle High School (Kansas City) is seeking an accompanist to begin in the 2014-2015 school year. Applicants should have excellent keyboard skills and experience working with children or in a school setting. To view a complete job description or to apply, click here.
Wichita Northwest High School is also seeking an accompanist. The position is approximately 15 hours per week, and they are looking for energetic, talented pianists who are comfortable with sectionals and will love high school singers. Apply online through USD 259 Human Resources or contact Amy Brown with questions.
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TIffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
Wichita Northwest High School is also seeking an accompanist. The position is approximately 15 hours per week, and they are looking for energetic, talented pianists who are comfortable with sectionals and will love high school singers. Apply online through USD 259 Human Resources or contact Amy Brown with questions.
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TIffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
Monday, July 7, 2014
Convention Schedule and Registration Deadline
The 2014 Summer Convention begins in THREE DAYS!
If you have not already registered, online registration will close TONIGHT at 11:59pm. On-site registration will open at 7:30 Thursday morning in the Grand Ballroom.
The Convention booklet and schedule At-A-Glance are available for viewing or printing on the Summer Convention page of the website. You may also download the schedule to your phone using the Guidebook app by following these instructions:
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
If you have not already registered, online registration will close TONIGHT at 11:59pm. On-site registration will open at 7:30 Thursday morning in the Grand Ballroom.
The Convention booklet and schedule At-A-Glance are available for viewing or printing on the Summer Convention page of the website. You may also download the schedule to your phone using the Guidebook app by following these instructions:
- Download 'Guidebook' from the Apple App Store or the Android Marketplace
- From the Guidebook application, tap "Download Guides" then "Redeem Code".
- Enter the code "kcda2014" and the guide will download to your device.
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
#TBT Photos
Happy July, KCDA!
As part of Thursday evening's KCDA Live! event, we'll be celebrating #throwbackthursday. If you have old photos of yourself or other KCDA educators and would like to submit them to be included in the presentation, please post them to the KCDA Facebook page or email them to thompson.tiffani@ymail.com.
Looking forward to seeing many of you in Topeka!
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
As part of Thursday evening's KCDA Live! event, we'll be celebrating #throwbackthursday. If you have old photos of yourself or other KCDA educators and would like to submit them to be included in the presentation, please post them to the KCDA Facebook page or email them to thompson.tiffani@ymail.com.
Looking forward to seeing many of you in Topeka!
Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
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