KMEA: Saturday's Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're in Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.

On Saturday's Schedule:

Atchison High School Show Choir - Adrenaline
Sam Dollins, Director
9:00am, MJT Little Theatre

Kansas City Kansas Community College Vocal Jazz Ensemble - The Standard
John Stafford II, Director
11:20am, Hyatt Ballrooms F-H

Wichita Chamber Chorale
Mark Bartel, Director
11:50, MJT Little Theatre


Enjoy your last day of KMEA!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

KMEA: Friday's Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're in Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.

On Friday's Schedule:

Blue Valley Northwest Chorale
Kevin Coker, Director
9:00am, MJT

Basehor-Linwood Mixed Chorus
Wendi Bogard, Director
10:05am, MJT

Lawrence Children's Choir
Carolyn Welch, Director
1:00pm, MJT

Blue Valley Northwest Chamber Singers
Kevin Coker, Director
2:45pm, MJT

Geary County Children's Choir
Greg Gooden, Director
2:50pm, Century II 210 Redbud

Kansas City Allegro con Spirito
Jacob Narverud, Director
4:00pm, MJT

KCDA Treble Honor Choir
Angie Johnson, Clinician
Christine Freeman, Coordinator
5:00pm, MJT

KMEA Reminders

Good afternoon, KCDA!  Here are a few reminders for those of you at KMEA this weekend:

1. Tomorrow is the KCDA Luncheon. It begins at 11:45 at the Drury Inn. If you have not yet purchased a ticket, it's not too late.  They will be on sale today and tomorrow for $13; you may purchase them online here: Luncheon Tickets

2. The KMEA Special Registration Rate for the 2014 KCDA Summer Convention begins today.  Save $15 by registering before March 7.  Forms are available at the KCDA booth.  Not at KMEA?  You can still register online by clicking HERE.

3. The KCDA Treble Honor Choir performs Friday evening, February 28, at 5:00pm.  Congratulations to all of those who had students selected to perform, and a big thanks to Christine Freeman for all of her work as coordinator.

Happy convention-ing!  Hope you're all staying warm and snow-free :)

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Thursday's KMEA Performances

Congratulations to all of the KCDA members who had ensembles selected to perform at this year's KMEA In-Service Workshop! If you're headed to Wichita, be sure to check our Facebook Page for reminders about when these groups perform.

On Thursday's schedule:

Fort Hays State University Concert Choir; 
Director - Dr. Terry Crull (KCDA NW District Representative)
Feb. 27 @ 3:55 PM, Century II MJT Little Theater

A Song for Fort Hays - Donald E. Stout

Ave Maris Stella - Mark Thomas

Ye Shall Have a Song - Randall Thompson

Tell My Father - text: Jack Murphy; music: Frank Wildhorn

As Dew In April / This Little Babe - Benjamin Britten

A Covenant Prayer - Dan Forrest

Soon-Ah Will Be Done - spiritual/William L. Dawson

Take Joy Home - Dale Grotenhuis

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

Last Chance!

Less than 12 hours remain to get your discounted lunch ticket for the KCDA luncheon at KMEA on Friday.  Don't miss out!  Order by 11:30PM TONIGHT to save a dollar.  

Get yours by clicking here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/kmea-luncheon-tickets-10592976879

To all of those headed to KMEA this weekend - here's wishing you a safe (and winter-weather-free) trip.  

Don't forget to stop by the KCDA booth!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Lunch Tickets!

Happy Tuesday, KCDA!

If you have not yet purchased your lunch ticket for the luncheon at KMEA, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to do so.  Friday's lunch is a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues, network, meet the clinicians, and get details about the 2014 KCDA Summer Convention.

SAVE A DOLLAR and buy yours TODAY  
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/kmea-luncheon-tickets-10592976879


Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Thoughts and Prayers

Please keep Jonathan Reed, DCA at Michigan State University, his wife, Sandra Snow, and their family in your thoughts and prayers.  Dr. Reed is in ICU as a result of a fireplace explosion at his home.  Thanks for sending positive thoughts to this member of our extended ACDA family.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

Job Opportunity

Eudora United Methodist Church is seeking a part-time music director. Please see the post below for position details and contact information.

Have a great Wednesday!

Tiffani N. Thompson

KCDA Webmaster

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Looking to make a difference in the world and create positive change for others through music?  Growing Douglas County Church is seeking talented, creative music leadership for both praise and classic worship.  Persons with specific gifts as traditional worship accompanist, experience as praise team leader, with vocal and/or instrumental background, and traditional choral conducting may separately be hired or by one person serving multi-role service.  Position is salaried, part-time with mid-week rehearsals and worship on Sunday mornings.  Two-weeks of vacation are also offered.  Contact Pastor Seger, 913-369-5839 or email pastoreumc@gmail.com.

KCDA at KMEA!

Good afternoon, KCDA!  Please see the following message from KCDA President Laura VanLeeuwen concerning the KCDA Luncheon at KMEA next week.

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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Good morning!

It was decided this year to try an online format for our luncheon ticket.  The link is listed below.  No worries if you don't have a PayPal account, you can simply pay with a debit or credit card.  Please pass this link along to your colleagues now. THE CATCH - if you wait until KMEA, you will pay an extra dollar.

You can purchase your ticket now by clicking here:
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/kmea-luncheon-tickets-10592976879

Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Laura VanLeeuwen, President

KCDA Luncheon at KMEA

Happy Friday, KCDA!

Snow days certainly make time fly - it is hard to believe that we are only TWO WEEKS away from KMEA and our KCDA Luncheon!  If you are heading to Wichita, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to network, socialize, and get the scoop on our 2014 Summer Convention.

The Luncheon will be held at the Drury on Friday, February 28, at 11:45.  Tickets are $12 if purchased before February 26, and $13 if purchased on-site at KMEA.

You can check out all of the details and purchase your ticket by clicking here: KMEA Luncheon Tickets

Hope to see you there!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

ChorTeach Winter Issue

Please see the following message from Dr. Terry Barham concerning the most recent issue of ChorTeach, which is now available online.

Have a great Monday!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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Hello ACDA Colleagues,

The winter issue of ChorTeach, ACDA's online magazine, is now available for your perusal.

Go to www.acda.org/publications and scroll down to ChorTeach.        

Vol. 6, Issue 2 - Winter 2014

Practice What You Preach - Linking Kinesthetic and Affective Education to Conductors' Emotional Health in Beginning Chorus Rehearsals by Steven Dahlke

Getting Beyond Slick by Dennis Malfatti

Teaching Sight-Singing to Middle School Students - You Can Do It
by Dale Duncan

What Are Your Church Choir Members Thinking by Diane Hires

Let Music Hug Your Soul Today - A Message to Elementary Music Teachers
by Karen Bryan

Terry

Terry J. Barham, Ph.D.

Editor, ChorTeach 

Adjunct Professor of Music

University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance

barhamte@gmail.com

620-340-5448

Updated Link

Here is an updated (and functioning) link for information for the KCDA All-State Women's Choir.  Click Here, then scroll down.

Happy Saturday!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

All-State Women's Choir

Good afternoon!

I hope that all of you have enjoyed your snow days this week!  Just a reminder that we are, as of today, exactly one month away from the audition deadline for the KCDA All-State Women's Choir.

Full details about the choir, clinician, and audition process (including links and forms) can be found on the KCDA website here: KCDA All-State Women's Choir.  General information is included below for your convenience.

Stay warm!

Tiffani N. Thompson
KCDA Webmaster

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2014 KCDA All-State Women's Choir 

The All-State Women's Choir performs as a part of the KCDA Summer Convention.

Clinician
Elaine Quilichini
To read Quilichini's bio CLICK HERE.

AUDITION INFORMATION:

• To be eligible for the 2014 KCDA Women’s All State Choir, singers must currently be in grades 9, 10, 11 and be part of Jr. High, High School, or Community Choir music programs.
• Audition fees may be sent in one check; checks should be made payable to KCDA. 
• Audition recordings should be emailed in .mp3 format to Amy Brown at abrown2@usd259.net or mailed to 

Amy Brown Wichita Northwest High School 1220 N. Tyler Rd. Wichita, KS 67212
  

Applications, audition recordings, and a $10.00 non-refundable application fee for each student must be postmarked by Friday, March 7, 2014.