Treble Honor Choir 2015 Results

The 2015 Treble Honor Choir audition results are now available online!

Thank you to all of those who submitted auditions, and congratulations to those who were selected.  Also a big thank you to Treble Honor Choir chairs Christine Freeman and Josh Wildin for their many hours of work on this event.

You may view the full roster by clicking here: Treble Honor Choir Results

Registration forms and performer information will be available on the KCDA website by Monday, November 10.

Enjoy your weekend!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KCWC Artistic Director Opening

KCDA,

Please see the following message from Shannon Hennessy concerning an opening for Artistic Director of the Kansas City Women's Chorus.  For more information, please contact Shannon at 816.531.4687.

Have a great day!

Tiffani Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

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Kansas City Women’s Chorus (KCWC) is seeking an Artistic Director, beginning July 1, 2015.  KCWC is an auditioned volunteer chorus of 80+voices.  We offer a 2 concert season; Holiday and Spring.  Please visit our website at http://www.kcwomenschorus.org/jobs.html for a detailed Job Posting.   Application Closing Date January 4, 2015.

Thanks for your help.  Please contact me with any questions.

Shannon Hennessy

816-531-4687

Treble Honor Choir Auditions due Tomorrow!

REMINDER

Audition submissions to the KCDA Treble Honor Choir are due TOMORROW!  Audition forms and tracks must be uploaded to www.kansaschoral.com no later than 11:59pm on Friday, October 3.  For more information, or to learn how to submit an audition track, click the icon below.

To submit an audition now, click here.

We hope this process is user friendly, but if you have any concerns, please feel free to email me at thompson.tiffani@ymail.com.

Have an enjoyable evening!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Treble Honor Choir Deadline

Happy Monday, KCDA!

Just a friendly reminder that THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2014 is the deadline for audition submissions for the KCDA Treble Honor Choir.  All tracks and student forms must be submitted at www.kansaschoral.com no later than 11:59pm.

Please carefully read the following, as the new online audition process includes some changes to past procedures.  Full details (with pictures!) on how to submit an audition can be found by clicking here: Audition Submission Instructions.  Please note that the tracks MUST BE NAMED in the following format for verification purposes: FirstNameLastNameSchool.

We hope you find this process user friendly, but if you should have any problems, feel free to email me at thompson.tiffani@ymail.com.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster
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General Audition Info:

• All auditions must be submitted ONLINE at www.kansaschoral.com before 11:59pm on Friday, October 3, 2014. Please DO NOT mail CDs, as they will not be accepted.
• Student information will be completed as a part of the online submission process.  Please DO NOT mail in the registration forms.
• Payment ($5 per student) should be postmarked to Treble Honor Choir Chair Christine Freeman by Friday, October 3, 2014.
• Auditions submitted to both the KCDA Statewide Treble Honor Choir and KMEA Middle Level Honor Choir will be disqualified.

Notes about the online submission process:

• Go to www.kansaschoral.com and click the Treble Honor Choir icon.  From the Treble Honor Choir page, click "Submit a Treble Honor Choir Audition" to submit a student's audition track.
• All submitted tracks should be one of the following file types: .aac, .aif, .mp3, .m4a, .wav
• Audition tracks MUST BE NAMED in the following format: StudentFirstNameStudentLastNameSchool (ex: AmeliaSmithCentralMS)
• The student's name on the uploaded track and the student's information on the same page MUST MATCH.  Auditions that do not match are subject to disqualification.
• After you submit the audition, a confirmation page will appear on your screen if the form and track have been accepted.  This is the only confirmation you will receive, so please wait for it.
• Please DO NOT submit duplicate tracks for each student.  Only the earliest submission will be accepted.

Helpful Links:

View information about the choir here: Treble Honor Choir

Audition specifics here: Audition Guidelines

Submit a track by clicking here: KCDA Treble Honor Choir Audition Submission

Help yourself - complete details on how to submit an audition track: HERE

Treble Honor Choir Auditions are Now ONLINE

We are pleased to announce that auditions for the KCDA Treble Honor Choir are now ONLINE.  Please read the following, as there are several changes to this year's submission process.  Full details (with pictures!) on how to submit an audition can be found by clicking here: Audition Submission Instructions

General Info:

• All auditions must be submitted ONLINE at www.kansaschoral.com before 11:59pm on Friday, October 3, 2014. Please DO NOT mail CDs, as they will not be accepted.
• Student information will be completed as a part of the online submission process.  Please DO NOT mail in the registration forms.
• Payment ($5 per student) should be postmarked to Treble Honor Choir Chair Christine Freeman by Friday, October 3, 2014.
• Auditions submitted to both the KCDA Statewide Treble Honor Choir and KMEA Middle Level Honor Choir will be disqualified.

Notes about the online submission process:

• Go to www.kansaschoral.com and click the Treble Honor Choir icon.  From the Treble Honor Choir page, click "Submit a Treble Honor Choir Audition" to submit a student's audition track.
• All submitted tracks should be one of the following file types: .aac, .aif, .mp3, .m4a, .wav
• Audition tracks MUST BE NAMED in the following format: StudentFirstNameStudentLastNameSchool (ex: AmeliaSmithCentralMS)
• The student's name on the uploaded track and the student's information on the same page MUST MATCH.  Auditions that do not match are subject to disqualification.
• After you submit the audition, a confirmation page will appear on your screen if the form and track have been accepted.  This is the only confirmation you will receive, so please wait for it.
• Please DO NOT submit duplicate tracks for each student.  Only the earliest submission will be accepted.

Helpful Links:

View information about the choir here: Treble Honor Choir

Audition specifics here: Audition Guidelines

Submit a track by clicking here: KCDA Treble Honor Choir Audition Submission

Help yourself - complete details on how to submit an audition track: HERE

We hope you find this process user friendly, but if you should have any problems, feel free to email me at thompson.tiffani@ymail.com.

Hope that your Monday is off to a fantastic start!

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

Kansas Choral Composition Prize

KCDA,

Please see the following news release from the Wichita Chamber Chorale announcing their Kansas Choral Composition Prize.  Deadline for submissions is January 15, 2015.  For full details, click here.

Hope you're enjoying this beautiful weekend!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

All-State Preparation Clinics

The following schools are hosting All-State Audition Preparation Clinics.  Please see below for information.

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Bethany College: September 25, 2014
Bethany College is once again hosting the Bethania Pre-Audition Choral Workshop, September 25th, 2014 . Registration is FREE and lunch is provided for directors and students. Rehearsals begin at 8am and finish up at 2:30. Register by clicking here.

Friends University: Saturday, September 27, 2014
All-State Choir Audition Prep Day, 9:45am-3pm.  Please register by clicking here.  Contact Director of Choral Music, Mark Bartel, for more information: bartel@friends.edu

Wichita State University:  Friday, October 3, 2014
The Annual WSU All-State workshop to learn the audition selections is Friday, October 3.  Registration in Wiedemann Hall begins at 8:30am and concludes at 3:00pm.  Throughout the day participants will sing in a variety of section rehearsals with the WSU voice and choral faculty.  The workshop is free, but students are responsible for their own lunch.  To participate, directors must email a list of their students and their assigned voice parts one week prior to the event to tom.wine@wichita.edu.  More detailed information can be found here.

Baker University: Friday, October 17, 2014
Join Interim Director Cathy Crispino and the Baker choral faculty and help your students learn the three state audition pieces. Register before October 10 by clicking here.

Kansas City Kansas Community College: October 25, 2014KCKCC will host their annual All-State Audition Rehearsal on Saturday, October 25 from 10am-12pm in the Choir Room.  This event is free of charge. Both students and instructors are welcome to join. Please contact Prof. Stafford at 913.288.7137 or jstafford@kckcc.edu to register for the event. 

State Audition Prep Clinics

State audition music preparation clinics:

Baker University: Friday, October 17, 2014
Join Interim Director Cathy Crispino and the Baker choral faculty and help your students learn the three state audition pieces. Register before October 10 by clicking here.

Bethany College: September 25, 2014
Bethany College is once again hosting the Bethania Pre-Audition Choral Workshop, September 25th, 2014 . Registration is FREE and lunch is provided for directors and students. Rehearsals begin at 8am and finish up at 2:30. Register by clicking here.

Wichita State University:  Friday, October 3, 2014
The Annual WSU All-State workshop to learn the audition selections is Friday, October 3.  Registration in Wiedemann Hall begins at 8:30am and concludes at 3:00pm.  Throughout the day participants will sing in a variety of section rehearsals with the WSU voice and choral faculty.  The workshop is free, but students are responsible for their own lunch.  To participate, directors must email a list of their students and their assigned voice parts one week prior to the event to tom.wine@wichita.edu.  More detailed information can be found here.


Have a wonderful Monday!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Treble Honor Choir Auditions

KCDA,

Please see the following message from Christine Freeman, co-chair for the Kansas Statewide Treble Honor Choir.  Please note that auditions for this ensemble have moved online this year.  Information about submitting auditions will be available to you in the next few days.

Have a great weekend!

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

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Greetings!

I am Christine Freeman, and will again be coordinating the Kansas Statewide Treble Honor Choir.  I would also like to introduce you to my co-chair, Josh Wildin.  Hopefully, you have already checked out all the information on the KCDA website, www.kansaschoral.com/treble-honor-choir.html.  If not, I would like to invite you to look into this fabulous opportunity for your unchanged voice singers!

All students participating in a choir of KCDA members in grades 5-9 with unchanged voices are eligible to audition.  Please note that students MAY NOT audition for both the KCDA Treble Honor Choir AND the KMEA Middle Level Honor Choir.  Please choose the choir that is most appropriate for your singer and submit an audition for only one honor group.  

Selected students will prepare five pieces to rehearse and perform with a recognized clinician at the KMEA In-Service in Wichita on February 27.  

This year, all auditions will be submitted electronically.  Electronic submission guidelines will be available in the next week. 

All electronic submissions of your students' auditions must be submitted before 11:59 pm on Friday, October 3, 2014.  The deadline is one month away!  All the information you need can be found on the KCDA website.  Details for recording the auditions can be found on the Audition Guidelines link on the webpage.  Please read them thoroughly to avoid disqualification of your students' auditions.

Our clinician is Meredith Bowen, DMA candidate at Michigan State.  She is an active clinician and has been the Artistic Director for both the Battle Creek Girls Chorus and Battle Creek Community Chorus. We are so fortunate to bring her to Kansas to work with our kids!

If you have any questions, please email me at freecee81@gmail.com. I look forward to receiving your auditions! 

Please forward this email to your colleagues who might be interested in submitting student auditions this year!

I hope that your school year is off to a great start!

Christine Freeman

Invitation

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

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!

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

ChorTeach Summer Issue

The summer issue of ChorTeach is now available online for ACDA members.  To view, click here: ChorTeach

Included in this issue:

Vol. 6, Issue 4 - Summer 2014

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

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:

• 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.                      

Wishing you safe travels and looking forward to seeing many of you in Topeka this week!


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster                                                     

#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

Convention Schedule

The 2014 Convention Schedule is now available online! View or print the schedule here: 2014 Convention Schedule. 

Only two weeks to Topeka!

Tiffani

Job Opportunity

KCDA - Please see the following message about a job opportunity for a part-time music director at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church.

Have a great day!

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

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Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church, located southeast of Topeka in Tecumseh, Kansas, is seeking a part-time MUSIC DIRECTOR, to begin August 1, 2014. To apply for this position, please send resume to:

Shawnee Heights UMC

c/o Rev. Judy Long O’Neal

6020 SE 44^th St.

Tecumseh, KS 66542

Or e-mail to:   judyshumc@cox.net

Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled. Questions? Please call me at 785-379-5492 or e-mail judyshumc@cox.net

Rev. Judy Long O’Neal

Pastor, Shawnee Heights UMC

Convention Countdown: 3 Weeks!

It's hard to believe that the Summer Convention is only three weeks away.  If you haven't already registered, it's not too late. Follow these links to register or read about this year's convention.

If you have not yet booked your hotel, the Ramada is full.  Overflow guest rooms are available at the Senate Luxury Suites (901 SW Tyler, Topeka, KS).  The room rate is $83 per night plus tax and includes full hot breakfast buffet.  Reservations will be accepted at the group rate until June 30.  To make reservations, please contact Senate Suites at 785.233.5050 and mention KCDA.

Hope that you're all enjoying your summer.  See you in a few weeks!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

WSU: Summer Choral Clinic

Please see the following announcement from Dr. Michael Hanawalt about Wichita State's Summer Choral Clinic.

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Join the WSU Choral Faculty for our Summer Choral Clinic

Join the WSU choral faculty for an exciting workshop that includes fifteen one-hour presentations on a wide variety of topics that impact the choral classroom.  Topics include: Teaching Cycles, Score Study, Warm-ups, Sight-reading, Spiritual Performance Practice, Voice Development, History/Stylistic Awareness, IPA and Choral Diction, Recruiting, Administration/Faculty relations, and MORE!

Participants will engage in informative and entertaining sessions designed to help with real-world teaching.  They have the opportunity to read through historically representative repertoire.  They can “pick the brains” of multiple presenters with a wide array of choral conducting experience. 

The workshop takes place June 25-27, 2014.  Graduate credit is available!

Complete information can be found here: Comprehensive Choral Conductor

Michael J. Hanawalt, Ph.D.

Director of Choral Activities

Wichita State University

1845 Fairmount St, Box 53

Wichita, KS 67260

(316) 978-6429

Kauffman Center Future Stages Festival

On Sunday, June 22, the Kauffman Center will present the Future Stages Festival, an extension of the Kauffman Center’s Open Doors Spotlight on Youth program.  The festival features twenty four groups from the Kansas City area, including ensembles directed by three KCDA members: The Lawrence Children's Choir (Carolyn Welch, Artistic Director), and Voices of Change Young Men's Choir (Eli Jones and Leayn Losh, Directors).

The event is free and open to the public, but you must RSVP to attend.  For a full list of performances, event details, or to reserve your ticket, click here.

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

Last Chance! Early Registration Ends Tonight!

Pre-Registration ENDS TONIGHT for the 2014 Summer Convention: inCHOIRing Minds. Don't miss out on the discounted rate; register now by clicking here.

Already registered or need more information?  Visit the KCDA Website to read convention highlights, book your hotel, or renew your ACDA membership.

See you in Topeka!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Registration Countdown - 1 day!

Good afternoon, KCDA!

Just a quick reminder that pre-registration for our 2014 Summer Convention closes TOMORROW!  Don't miss out on this discounted rate. Click here to register today!

Still on the fence about attending?  This year's summer convention features headliners Laura Farnell and Dr. Tim Seelig, interest sessions on conducting, rehearsal techniques, and vocal health, and reading sessions for all choral levels.  Read convention details, register, or book your hotel by visiting the KCDA website.


Hope you're all enjoying summer!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Convention Registration Countdown - 3 days!

Congratulations, you've made it to Summer Break! (Or almost... If you're still teaching, hang in there - only a few more days!)

Before your head off to beaches and on luxurious vacations, please don't forget to register for the 2014 Summer Convention!  Only 3 days remain to receive the Pre-Registration Rate.  If you have not already done so, we highly encourage you to take advantage of this discounted rate and register before June 1: Register Online

Read convention details, book your hotel, register, or renew your ACDA membership by clicking HERE.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Summer Convention and All-State Tracks

Good afternoon, KCDA!

I hope that each of you has had successful year-end performances and are enjoying your last few days of school (if you aren't already on vacation!).  

Just a reminder that Pre-Registration for our 2014 Summer Convention closes at 11:59pm on June 1st.  To register, click here: Summer Convention Registration.  To learn more about Convention offerings, visit our website at www.kansaschoral.com.

For those who have students participating in the All-State Women's Choir, the rehearsal tracks are now available online.  They can be accessed by clicking here: All-State Women's Choir, then scrolling to the bottom of the page. From this page, you and your students have the capability of downloading the tracks or listening online.  To listen, simply click the link and allow time for the track to load.  To download, right-click the link.  If you have any questions or issues, please let me know.

The end is in sight! Enjoy the rest of your week.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Job Opportunity: Lawrence High School Associate Director

Please see the following message from Dr. Dwayne Dunn, Director of Choral Activities at Lawrence High School, concerning their new opening for a full-time associate director beginning in the 2014-2015 school year.

Have a great day!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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Hello everyone –

Unfortunately, I will be losing my accompanist after this spring, but have been authorized to hire a new full-time, certified associate conductor who will share accompanying, conducting, teaching and administrative duties for the Lawrence High School choral program.  This person will need to have excellent piano skills in addition to being a great choral teacher.  I know it is late in the hiring game, but the position should be posted in the next week or so.  If you know of anyone who fits the bill who might be a good match, please have them apply.  The website is:

https://apply.usd497.org/BP/AM/External/WebPostingsWelcomeWithMaster.aspx

 

Dwayne Dunn, Ph.D.

Director of Choral Activities

Lawrence High School

Accompanist Opportunity

Mill Valley High School (Shawnee, KS) is seeking an accompanist for the 2014-2015 school year.  The position requires 12 hours per week (11:30-1:50 daily) as well as concerts and contest activities throughout the year.  Compensation is $16.50 per hour.

For more information, please contact Choir Director Sheree' Stoppel at sstoppel@usd232.org.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Summer Singers of Lee's Summit

KCDA,

Please see the following message from KCDA member Christine Freeman concerning a performance opportunity with the Summer Singers of Lee's Summit.


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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The Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit is the newest ensemble of the William Baker Choral Foundation, Inc., which was created in Atlanta in 1990, and now sponsors ten musical ensembles based in three states.  Each year these ensembles involve over 500 men, women, and youth in the celebration of great music.

The Summer Singers of Kansas City was formed in 1999. The summer-only chorus of 150 voices begins rehearsals in early June of each year and holds 8-10 rehearsals in a fun workshop setting with an emphasis on experiential learning. The 2014 Summer Singers of Kansas City will join with distinguished solosits and members of the Kansas City Symphony in an all-Handel program featuring the DETTINGEN TE DEUM, and two CORONATION ANTHEMS: “Let They Hand Be Strengthened” and Zadok the Priest”. Performances will be Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon, August 16 and 17.  Rehearsals begin Tuesday, June 3rd. 

The 2014 Summer Singers of Lee’s Summit will join with distinguished soloists and a chamber orchestra of players from the Kansas City Symphony to perform Mozart’s MISSA BREVIS IN D, K194.  There will be one performance on Sunday, July 27th.  Rehearsals begin Thursday, June 5th.

NO AUDITION is required for membership in the Summer Singers of Kansas City or Lee's Summit, but music reading ability is a must.  Choral experience is highly recommended.  All adults and mature youth are invited to participate.  (Youth under 16 may participate only if a parent or guardian is also a registered member of the Summer Singers.) 

Questions?  Call 913-403-9223 or email Mail@FestivalSingers.org

Tabor College Concert

This Sunday, May 11, Tabor College will present John Rutter's Requiem and Five Orchestral Meditation.  This concert takes place at 7pm at Hillsboro Mennonite Brethern Church in Hillsboro and features KCDA members Dr. Brad Vogel, director, and Janie Brokenicky, soprano.

Please click here for more information.

Have a great week!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

William Baker Festival Singers

The William Baker Festival Singers will present a concert tour this weekend to benefit Kansas Public Radio. The tour includes performances in Topeka, Manhattan, and Emporia, and admission is free of charge.  For more information, call 913.403.9223 or email mail@festivalsingers.org.

Have a great day!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Ollenberger Family

Please see the following message from Secretary Elise Peterson concerning KCDA member Texanna Ollenberger and her family.

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Dear Colleagues:

Our dear friend and colleague, Texanna Ollenberger and her family need our help!  Texanna’s 10-year old granddaughter, Anna has brain cancer. Anna is the daughter of Rolland & Jamie Powers.  Things were going well for Anna; the doctors thought that the course of treatment was working; however, recent testing has determined this not the case and Anna is no longer eligible for the clinical trial. Unfortunately, the cancer is now rampant in her body and new tumors are being found.  In addition, medical bills are mounting - the community of Paola is rallying and putting together fundraisers to help, but the family can use our help!!!  Feel free to join Anna’s Facebook page “Angels for Anna” which talks about all the community fundraisers that are being done for Anna and ways you can help with these fundraisers.

Texanna has blessed so many people through her incredible teaching, faith and loving personality.  Her profound effect on choral music has certainly made a difference in our lives!  If you would like to help, please pray and send words of encouragement to her and her family - her address is 27430 Woodland Rd, Paola, Ks 66071.  If you are interested in making a financial donation to help with cancer treatment and mounting medical bills, we know the family would be grateful.

​Elise Peterson

Director of Choirs, Shawnee Mission South High School​

Secretary, Kansas Choral Directors Association

Brahms Requiem Performance

Please see the following announcement from Dr. Julie Yu concerning the Kansas State University performance of the Brahms' Requiem at the Kauffman Center on May 3.

Have a great day!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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The Kansas State University Grand Chorus will present Johnannes Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at 8pm.  In addition, KSU alumna Jan Kraybill, Conservator of the Julia Irene Kauffman Casavant organ at the Kauffman Center, will be featured in a solo performance.  

Tickets for the event can be purchased at https://tickets.kauffmancenter.org/single/SYOS.aspx?p=7360.  Proceeds provide scholarships and performance opportunities for Kansas State University students. 

Dr. Julie Yu
Associate Professor of Music
Co-Director of Choral Studies
School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Kansas State University
228 McCain Auditorium
Manhattan, KS 66506
Office: (785) 532-3815
Fax: (785) 532-6899
julieyu@ksu.edu
www.kstatechoirs.com

PML and Awards

Just a reminder that the State Large Group Required Music List is being updated this summer.  Any pieces you wish to submit for consideration are due this Thursday, May 1.  Titles and a copy of the score should be sent to Scott Hay (Haven HS).  

More info here: http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/Music/FestivalManager.cfm

Also due on Thursday are nominations for both KCDA Awards.  Find out more about each of these and access the nomination form by clicking the links below:

Harry Robert Wilson Award

Prelude Award

Finally, congrats to everyone who performed at State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival on Saturday!

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

Job Opportunity

Please see the following announcement concerning a job opportunity in Wichita.  All inquiries should be directed to Cindy Thompson, at a440cct@fastmail.fm

Have a great day!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church in Wichita is seeking a part-time choir director.  The primary responsibility will be directing the Chancel Choir during the choir season which runs from September through May.  
Please contact Cindy Thompson for more information:  a440cct@fastmail.fm

Congrats!

Congratulations to Dustin Cates, KCDA President-Elect, who has been chosen as the new Artistic Director of the Heartland Men's Chorus!  Dustin guest-conducted the ensemble this past spring for their performance I Am Harvey Milk, and currently serves as Director of Choral Activities at Olathe East High School.

Read the full announcement here: http://hmckc.org/announcement/


Congrats, Dustin!


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster