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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